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It's a possibility because they're out there. If one happens to be reeling in and catches you then it could be an issue. Carry a line cutter. I've never had a problem but that's not to say it won't happen. I haven't been there since Hurricane Michael. I think it looks a little different out...

DAN doesn't offer travel insurance? Or just not for liveaboards?

I have over 100 dives at that site. Depth is roughly 10-12' max before crossing the rocks. I've never had issues with the fisherman but it is a possibility they hook and try to reel you in :). I always go about an hour before high tide. Consult the tide charts. There are a few spots that...

The 1 with 117 dives sold. The other is still available.

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$550 each. I will sell individually. Original straps included if you want them. I cannot remember exactly when I bought these. One was bought with a few dives on it and the other was bought new. 149 dives on 1 and 117 on the other. Never been flooded, scratches in the screen protectors...

I believe PADI had a full cave course at 1 time. I think there are some PADI cave instructors on this forum and CDF. Jim Wyatt is the only one that comes to mind off hand (sorry if I’m mistaken Jim). In order to be a PADI cave instructor someone would have to already be an instructor with...

I sold a 16 about 3 years ago. I think I ended up selling it for $4600. I do not recall the hours on it.

I’m glad you’re feeling better. BTW the DAN emergency line is never closed! 919-684-9111

My wife took a semester SSI ow class in college. We went to Nassau for our honeymoon. 8/20/10 she said “let’s go try this diving thing”. Those 6 words have cost us $100k+ :). We went down to the dive shop at the resort for a DSD. It lasted all of 20 mins. An hour later I was in 40’ of...

If you had a phone or tablet with a note pen would it be possible to have the PADI release downloaded on your phone and have them sign that? If you’re able to do that contact PADI and check your state regs.

2 words for your fingertips. Electrical tape! Good luck with your course!

I wasn’t in a helmet but I’ve experienced the joys of “working” underwater. I worked on a 2 year river project where we pulled @50k of steel off the bottom from bridge forms that were just cut lose and allowed to fall. Vis was always about 5’ on a good day. We had no access to a crane so...

SM from a boat can be a hassle however I bought LP50's & a used SMS50 a few years ago for boat diving. I've since sold the SMS and use an Armadillo for everything. The 50's are a lot easier to deal with on the boat and you can exit the water up the ladder with them attached. YMMV but it works...

As long as they fit through the cut outs I don’t see why not. Cam straps can be had much cheaper however if you’re wanting SP go with it.

I agree with those stating to make it a long term plan unless you have disposable income. If you believe you would like to one day become an instructor, that’s great however it is VERY hard to make good money at instructing alone and even harder to support yourself comfortably. That being...

2 non ai computers for all technical dives. I cut tables for all deep diving and use the tables as primary while monitoring my computers for comparison, I don’t want to piss them off but I haven’t.

IMO the only option for me in PC would be Panama City Divers. I have always used them for charters and checkout dives. I've seen some of their instructors in action and was very impressed. You can't go wrong with them but once again thats my opinion. I do know of one other private instructor...

The thing I do not understand with PADI is they want you to purchase a book for future reference however if you use e-learning then it expires in 1 year and you can't use it for reference. I can't remember what we paid for e-learning but I am fairly certain it was somewhere near $129 or maybe...