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    Question about re-entry when diving from an inflatable

    I am curious what type of live-aboard would have an inflatable boat (other than their own tender) available for its passengers to use?
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    Newbie in N. California

    Howdy there dive buddy. Welcome to the Board... now get back to work! ;)
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    Logging Solo dives

    I, too, log all my dives including the solo dives. I've never been questioned as to the specifics of any one particular dive. (To be honest, I am guessing is all they did was to look through the log book to see that I bothered to consistently log my dives and note the final number.) When I...
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    Seeking the elusive SDI Solo Diver course...

    For what (little) it's worth, much like you I was currently diving solo at times and did my best to ensure I was doing it to the best of my abilities. I searched the net and read what I could on the subject - even bought a book. Some of my dive buddies had strong opinions on the matter, no...
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    Bare XCD2 Tech Drysuit?

    To augment my prior comment (on the releaf zipper), with any drysuit most of the cost of that suit is likely with the zipper. In fact, the zipper is pretty much the key component to all drysuits - when they fail, the suit doesn't do you much good. Proper care and feeding (waxing) of your...
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    Bare XCD2 Tech Drysuit?

    I have the XCD2 Pro version and I'd say that crlavoie hit the nail right on the head with that opinion. I was talked out of a front zipper from my LDS when they claimed they tend to not last as long as the back zippers do (mostly because of the bending forward). Whether or not this is really...
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    Considering a personal compressor for SCUBA

    Pete, Thanks for the link. After doing a search for other threads on this similar topic, I only then discovered there was an entire section where this thread would have been better posted. D'oh! (However, I now see that many others, including yourself, have already asked my questions.)...
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    Considering a personal compressor for SCUBA

    I've been pondering getting a small (slow) portable compressor for filling my own tanks, something like the SCUBA MAX 35. I know they're expensive, but where I live it's a 45 minute drive (one way) to the closest place to refill my tanks. I was thinking about a gas-powered compressor for its...
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    summer drysuit diving

    When I bought my drysuit through Divetank.com, it came with two separate undergarments. One of them was a two piece set (tops and bottoms) of relatively light weight polar fleece from a company called Pioneer. I have no idea what the weight of the fabric is, but it actually works pretty good...
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    dryglove?

    Interesting topic. My new dry gloves just arrived in yesterday's mail. Thus far, I've been doing just fine with wetsuit gloves with my drysuit (northern California waters - low to mid 50s). When I ordered my drysuit, I got it with the cuff rings installed. (I did that for the ability to have...
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    OMG - The Sea Lions, the Sea Lions....

    Nice pictures. We rarely get those views up here in the north.
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    How many dives did you have?

    I had around 20 dives or so. The first solo dive or two was just with my normal gear I collected soon after my OW certification. I decided I really wanted to get into solo diving as it really appealed to me in a number of ways. So I did a bunch of research, worked on my redundancy, acquired...
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    Chicken of the Sea - A True Story

    If I happen to see any mermaids, I'll try to remember to ask them.
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    Dive Pros: Do you "hide" that you solo dive?

    As it works out, I solo dive more times than I don't. It seems the only time it ever comes up in a conversation is when I am coming out of the water by myself and other people (usually divers) ask me in the parking lot where my buddy is. I either tell them I didn't have one, or that he's right...
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    How old were you?

    Like most, I was given a mask and fin set when I was a small kid (6 years old) and basically learned to swim with them. (Unfortunately, I got too dependent upon the fins.) Shortly thereafter, I learned why it's NOT a good idea to dive into the swimming pool while wearing the mask! :D...
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    SDI/TDI Solo Diving Certification

    That's the first time I've ever heard of this and I'm not so sure I'd take it on its face value. For one, there is no law that requires you to hold such a card before you go it alone. Having taken the class I can say that the class will focus on preparing you to be a better (read: more...
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    Apparently the #1 rule of diving ....

    Out of magic, too funny! :D
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    Solo dive boats?

    The Monterey Express also allows solo diving, if you're up in that area. http://www.montereyexpress.com
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    Apparently the #1 rule of diving ....

    But if he wears a black wizzard robe, does that make him DIR?
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    Why Diving & Not Tennis?

    Then try riding them off the pavement with about 19 others... it's far more exciting than playing chess and you will break a sweat.
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