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My thoughts on the response questions.....in no way to be argumentative or any of that nonsense. Tow long hoses increasing snag hazard....definitely possible but easier to address if both hoses are routed in front and not behind your head. Snag hazard always exists to some degree, having...

Newb question on hose lengths.....just started sm course. I have, at this point, elected to go with both hoses long, tucked into tank bands, routed direct (rt reg clipped to left d ring when not in use, left to rt other side, break away bolt snaps) nothing wrapped behind my head, excess is in...

As a new guy to this type of diving and learning something new, I have so far come to find that a lot of people seem to get hung up on one way of doing something and vehemently despising another way. Kind of like saying that if you drink coke you can never, ever drink pepsi. I choose to look at...

Theoretically, where would you guys mount weight if you had the ability to put it anywhere on your rig. What works for you?

I will, thanks Ron.

Thank you everybody for the replies and information. I am definitely going to use and train/practice with my drysuit. As of now I am going to start with a Nomad LT X/dry/AL80x2 rig and branch out from there as experience and preference permit. I think I have found a group of instructors with...

"Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever did" - Somebody smart

Colliam - If you have any local instructors you would hold in high regard would you mind letting me know, pm is ok if you don't want to give names publicly. I called up to a shop in Raleigh today and found they have a PADI course in June. Guy at the shop was very cool and emailed my the course...

Thanks Rob and Mikko and everybody. I snorkeled the Antilla in Aruba, gf at the time wasn't certified to dive. Dove a bit in Roatan too but other than that I've only had crap visibility. I've been looking more at all of the major players and reading what you guys have said. I'm kind of leaning...

Thank you guys for the great info. I've looked at both Devon and MSargeant's sites and am bummed that I can't get to the Phillipines, Mexico or UK for some training....single parent, kids would call CPS on me for not taking them :) I appreciate you taking the time to help out. I've read a lot...

I am newly discovering side mount and didn't want to ask intro, dumb or repetitive questions on existing threads (i.e. trying not to p!ss anyone off). I figured anyone interested or kind enough to look at this thread might be willing to offer up some tips. I'll be bold enough to kick it off...

Thank you for taking the time for such a detailed answer. I was planning to start the divemaster course soon to start trying to get more in-depth experience. It seems that side mount and tech 40 might be a better way to go for solid skill building once I get past the refresher/ re-entry into...

Meant to respond quicker, my post didn't upload for some reason. Thank you for your input, I appreciate it. I went and read Shadow Divers and loved it. Along with some of the Andrea Doria books I have read recently Shadow Divers was a great and constant reminder of the safety issues and hazards...

If it is ok, a few more questions along the lines you have been discussing.....My background is PADI Rescue on the rec side and several years public safety diving (many years in the past since I was active), to include BASIC drysuit, low/zero visibility and body recovery experience. I recently...

Thank you, I am excited about it. I'm not sure of what I have seen more of around here...vehicles with dive flag stickers or vehicles with board racks and paddle boards. Not a bad dilemma to have I'm thinking! The people here are nice, too. I think we picked a good spot to land.

I'm Jake, recently retired police officer from outside of Houston, TX. My kids (14,13 and 11) and I just moved to Carolina Beach, NC about a month ago. I'm finally getting around to getting back into diving after about 20 years out of the water. Back in the day I was up as far as PADI Rescue...