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Howdy all! I'm driving down from Daytona next month for a late evening BHB dive. Where should I go for late lunch (early dinner) nearby? I don't want fancy, but I do want good. I'm flexible on the type of food. I don't get much good Cuban food where I live, so that would be of interest...

Hi all, At resorts outside the USA, kids bubblemakers sometimes happens in protected shallow waters instead of a pool. It seems that BHB might be a good location for such. Does anyone know of a shop/instructor that will do bubblemakers at BHB? Thanks, Jeff

I'm not sure if I put this in the BCD or Regulator classified section. I need a hose adapter for the Atomic SS1. The kit comes with three sizes for $27 to $35. I'm hoping somebody has an unused extra. I'll measure it later tonight when I get home.

When slinging a pony or stage bottle, or during side mount diving, does anyone add a pocket to the tank? I could imagine it a convenient location to store some gear, but also a possible hazard, depending on one's perspective.

I bought this: DGX All-Mesh Lift Bag Sleeve | Dive Gear Express® I planned to hang it at the bottom of my backplate. But, the velcro mouth is very secure, and I worry I can't open it one handed. It feels like it would take two hands to open, like a zip-lock baggie. What if I pull on one...

I have a gift card for Amazon, so I'm going to buy a pony bottle. I have a choice of brushed or black. Any reason not to get the brushed? I think it might heat up slower than black when sitting in the sun. Anything else I should consider?

Well, not quite yet... but just booked a trip for November. I couldn't pass up round trip tickets from Oregon to Daytona for <$300. I will be visiting my mom for a week, and then 5 days of diving down south. I'm going to stop and dive BHB with @Scuba_Jenny on my way to Key Largo. I just...

I've got 4-5 nights to spend in South Florida in November (not Thanksgiving). I will be alone, and want to do a bunch of diving. I can go anywhere from Riveria Beach to Islamorada. I need to get a good value, but I'm not without means either. Airbnb or Hampton Inn is my speed, so I can find...

Hi all! Please share your numbers, even if you've never had an incident. How many air-supply related life endangering equipment failures have you had? How many total dives have you made? How many hours (if you know) diving? Thanks

Hi all, Everyone here has opinions on pony bottles and spare-air and doubles and sidemount. I'm not asking to rehash any of that stuff. I've read them all and am trying to form my own opinions. As an engineer, I try to stay away from 'feelings' or 'assumptions' or 'guesses' and go with facts...

Hi all, I'm using the words carefully, not saying 'log' or 'record' because they could have multiple meanings. I'm curious how many people capture and save data from their dive computer.

Hi All, I'm moving from a SeaQuest Malibu to a travel BP/W. I plan on getting the basic AL H-backplate, single piece harness (no pads or extra insulation), but keeping my normal kit (light/reg/camera/knife stuff). I've been using the Ulitmate Lift Calculator to optimize the wing size. One...

Hi all, Considering a family trip to Turquoise Bay. Is there any shore diving or good snorkeling from the resort? Edit: same question about Mayan Princess, if you know... Thanks!

Hi all, I'm not very happy with the elastic loops and tire inner tubes I've been using to keep my dangling things from dangling (like flashlights and such). They are never at the right spot or the right size to easily get things in/out. I think a web dominator might be an excellent choice...

Hi all, One of the areas where I feel the most anxiety is navigation. I do OK once I get familiar with a site, but other than CocoView, I don't dive the same locations frequently enough to learn them all. I can't wait for personal INS! After a guided dive, I've often thought "I would never...

Hi all, I'm going to BP/W! No hurry. I'm taking my time to get things organized. But, here's my plan so far. Critique please, but be nice. Objectives Warm water only travel only (minimum weight) clutter free and neat right-size the wing (no bigger than necessary) single AL80 only, never...

Hi all, I'm diving a Seaquest Malibu (back inflate BC). I'm a vacation diver with a couple of week long trips each year. I do a weight check, but spend the first few days shedding lead and getting adjusted. By the 3rd day, I'm using minimal air to remain neutral at depth and can maintain my...

Hi all, I'm quite frustrated. As an engineer, I've tried to analyze all possible explanations before I call BS. Maybe others here can help. Situation Local DM and shop owner claims that his iX3m GPS works underwater. He claims it has pointed him back to the boat (which he previously marked...

Hi all, I'm a warm water travel only diver. My old boots were giving me blisters at the seam, so I bought some new Tilos Trufit Beach Boots. I'm using large Deep6 Eddy fins. The Tilos boots are MUCH BETTER than my old boots, with no seams to blister my feet. But after a great week at...

Hi all, Let's please avoid a deep dive on the pros or cons (love or hate) retractors. I used to have one on my gauge console, and stopped using it, since it didn't work well for me. But I'm thinking of experimenting with a retractor on my spare/daytime flashlight and my small magnifying...