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    New GoPro "package" checklist?

    There really is no reason to go with the black unless you plan on doing a bunch of 4k slow motion videos. Keeping in mind that attempting to edit 4k video of any frame rate will be painstaking unless you have VERY nice computer. I get such good video from 1080 @ 30 fps, I don't bother with...
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    Novice boat dive questions

    Another hint, is make sure you have completed any last minute adjustments to your gear at last two days before you board the boat. Preferably, borrow or rent a tank, hook everything up, and make sure it breathes, bladders inflate, etc. If you have any blown O-rings, bad fittings, leaking...
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    Using a bp/w for dive master training

    Our shop is an active shop in regard to both new open water certifications and advanced technical training. Most of our OWS instructors also have some form of tech certification and/or are tech instructors. We rent and sell both jacket style BCDs, SM systems, and BP/W systems, so we really...
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    Tricks for getting 7MM OFF???!!!

    Bovine Anal Lube. You can get it at most farm stores (or ask your local large animal veterinarian). Plastic bags work great as well, but telling people you use bovine anal lube makes for a better surface interval.
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    Dutch Springs Southeast Cove Map

    My buddy Frank Archibald and I prepared this map as part of our Divemaster requirements. We did the dives and submitted a hand drawn sketch quite some time ago, but I took the time to input our data into CAD and then overlay the whole mess onto a satellite photo using Photoshop. Though some of...
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    What Are The Bare Essential Dive Accessories???

    If you haven't already, put together a Save-A-Dive kit that includes a small set of tools, at a minimum a set of allen wrenches, and two small adjustable wrenches. Having an extra hose low pressure inflator hose, and an extra regulator hose as well as the normal suggestion of mask strap, fin...
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    IAHD-Americas Dive In Festival happens this weekend June 7th!

    I'm looking forward to it! Sounds like a good time and it supports a great cause!
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    Big island ...suggestion needed for scuba and snorkeling.

    Kris, Please tell us (me) how your trip goes! My daughters and I are also traveling from SE PA to Hawaii but not until late May. I would love to hear any recommendations you could make for the Big Island. We have already booked a helicopter ride, the Jack's Manta dive, and a long zip line...
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    DC1400 V2014 Firmware update

    I'm interested in purchasing an underwater camera for my daughter, and the DC1400 is intriguing, however the biggest "con" I've read about this camera is a slow shutter response. However, there is a new V1400 firmware upgrade that purports to improve shutter speed when set to infinity focus...
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