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Hey SB, What are some of your opinions of spring fin straps? I've been thinking of getting some and I was wondering if there were any drawbacks that I should consider. As it stands I have some Aqualung Blades with the doffing clips, which are real nice to get the fins off but when they break...

If you could be anything in the ocean what would you be? Don't worry, this isn't some psychological test or anything. ;) . I think I would want to be a blue whale, nothing would screw with me except humans.

Hey SB, Check out these videos of the 727 wreck off of Chemanius, BC. Such a cool wreck. Nose http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=-8750177335763242244 Tail http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=-1001782826482513873

Been a while SB, Unfortunetly I have not got wet enough this summer, but that will change very soon. I will be headed for the west coast tomorrow to beautiful British Columbia (specifically Vancouver Island). Oh how I can not wait. I love it out there, the ocean sure beats the lakes around here...

Hey all, So I had my first dive of the year last night at the local easy dive site (~27 ffw). I encountered quite a few problems and I've had time to analyse them. Firstly, I had significant trouble descending (see last post). It took me a good couple minutes and a few hundred psi as I was...

Hey Canadian SB users, I'll be diving for about 2 weeks out on Vancouver Island in July with my perma-dive buddy... my brother. We will then be driving back home to Ontario. Can anyone suggest some dive sites that are along the way, not too far off the trans-canada?

I don't know why but I find this picture kind of funny. Any idea what is being eaten??

Wow, I was looking to get my brother a birthday present. He has an Olympus C7000 with a housing (i think it's an Ikelite) and from what I've found strobe's cost ~$600! Is there a cheaper way to get more flash?

my face is still frozen from the dentist... it's taking forever to wear off. I hate this feeling.

Hey SB, As this post involves more than one topic I couldn't decide where to put it. Anyhow... I frequently have problems descending the intial 10'. I suspect it has something to do with my BC being a backinflate (Genesis Tropic, Weight Integrated). I'm weighted fairly well and after that first...

Hello again everyone, What is your procedure for cleaning off your gear post-dive? I usually just lay it all out on a tarp and spray everything down with a hose, however I'd like to hear some suggestions that don't waste so much water. I've read some older posts about this very topic and some...

Hey SB users, I was talking to my brother today and he asked me if there would be any problems diving in a big thunderstorm. More specifically, if lightning happened to hit the water near us would we get shocked. I'm sure this question has been posed somewhere on here before, but I'm too lazy...

Hey SB members, It's been a while. Back home wednesday from a week of fantastic diving on the west coast. Visited my brother in a town about 45 minutes north of Vicoria, BC. Logged 10 dives, of varying types. First time in the ocean. Did three shores dives at Mill Bay - Tanner's rock twice...

Third check dive went quite well. Check-dives done. We got 50 minutes BT in. 2 hours 5 minutes accumulated BT. I saw all the great sites the J.C. Morrison (local wreck ~27 FFW) has to offer. That's not sarcastic at all... ;) Although I did stir up the bottom a few times, closer to the shore...

Good-day, I'm a total newb, today is my second check-dive. I think I'm competent with regards to clearing my mask, but when I take my mask completely off I have some difficulty keeping my breathing in check. When the bubbles go over my nose and eyes it feels really strange, mainly because those...

Hey there Western Canada, As you can see by my count-down I'll be visiting my brother on the west coast. Cobble Hill to be exact. We have discussed going up to Hornby Island. What can we expect regarding the conditions this time of year? I know it's a rare sighting to see a six gill, and since...

Hey All, I'm new to diving and I'm wondering what sorts of dive clubs are around Ontario. I don't have any dive buddies yet, so I'd like to get out to some organized dives to meet some people. Also, considering the summer we've had, how much time do we have left up here before things start to...

Hey everyone, yet another ear problem post. I had my first check dive yesterday at Cedar Point in Georgian Bay. Great day for diving. Sunny. Water was very warm, I wore a wet suit jacket, but I probably didn't need it. Vis was pretty decent. Although if anyone has been to the site, there's not...

Hey everyone, I'm very new to diving, in fact my first OW check dive is on Thursday. I recently bought a BC and reg kit and was practicing in my pool today. I geared up and jumped in, but I failed to put enough air in my BC and sank down a few feet. At this point my reg started releasing air...

Anyone certified by ACUC?