Search results

Keep practicing the basics even as you progress in experience and training. I do a pool dive any time I change something with my gear from BCD's, wetsuits, etc YOU CAN CALL A DIVE AT ANYTIME!! (I was uncomfortable with my instructor for my Deep diving certification. He wanted to descend...

AS runs in my family, I had the genetic marker done and thankfully I don't have it. I am very aware of the condition and my only thought is to make sure you stay warm and don't over do it to reduce the risk of flare ups. Most medications that I know AS sufferers are given make you drowsy. They...

I'm not an amputee but I am a disabled diver also working on becoming an instructor. I just wanted to post and wish you the best.

I agree with all the replies that talk about remembering to practice your basic skills no matter how far advanced you become. Also practice and often especially in between times you're not able to dive. My OW course I struggled with breathing underwater without a mask. The feeling of panic...

Just me doing different things

My biggest issue is sizing. I'm barely 5'4 but stocky with man calves. I bought a Hollis Neotek 8/7/6 mm for issues being in cold water and not enough money to get a drysuit. XXL fit except it was long on the legs and big on the arms. The internal dams that help prevent waterflow didn't work on...

I have two Atomic B2's bought in '09 and one Atomic B2 bought in '14. I use two B2's for side mount and the 3rd for my pony bottle. Someone asked why use an expensive reg for a pony and my answer is because if I have to use it in an emergency I want to know I have a dependable reg that will...

Slung and on Always. Predive check for bubbles, slug allows you to see bubbles, my gauge started leaking and I could feel the bubbles roll up my chest, knowing that it's ready and on. -I've had to deploy it once for a diver friend who just came up from the bottom of Blue Grotto with 200psi. I...

Haha NO naked diving for this girl! Haha thanks I look forward to my next 100!

lol yes a very long long road maybe I'll just aim for 250 for right now.

I know this isn't really a discussion but I wanted to thank SB for being a great source of info. I finally hit my 100th dive today at Blue Grotto Florida. It's been a long time coming and great to finish out Divemaster safely and with my goal # for dives. I really want to thank Doppler for his...

These look great but my LDS doesn't carry them so there's no way to tell if they work for me. Is there a list of shops that might have them in stock?

I would first like to suggest that you do get checked it via a doctor. There are several conditions such as low thyroid, mitral valve prolapse, etc. Refrain from smoking, drinking caffeinated beverages etc the day before you dive. If you consume a extreme amount if caffeine reduce your intake...

Thanks so I added 10lbs to the belt on my plate 5 on each hip the rest of the weight will be in pockets. I'll have a 30cf pony bottle slung on me as well. I haven't used steel primarily because I'm 5'5 and I had a spinal fusion. I can't afford fins right now but I'm looking. In my Neotek I'm fin...

Well in a pool at 10 feet it took me 21lbs weight and 5.5 lbs on my DR BC plate to be slightly negative. I will have to jump in the pool with a nearly empty and figure in how much more I will need. This is an insane amount if weight for me when with my 3mm farmer john and 5/3mm hood all I...

Thanks I'm size Small or Medium :(

Everyone I've talked too said the Neotek semi-dry is really good at keeping the core part of the body dry. I was also told divers needed a lot more weight that it was really buoyant, I'll try the weighting it down thing. I was looking at the pee valve for females but also read that the...

Yea I see a pair right now the bid is $25 but they are XL :(

Used in good condition is fine, please not new I can't afford $120+ My boot is a Men's 8 Waterproof 6mm so I'm thinking S or M not really sure if anyone has a good idea? thanks