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I've identified some pinhole leaks in my trilam drysuit, I saw in some other threads a reference to using AquaSeal, and I wanted to know if it's just a matter of dabbing a bit over the hole or are there some other tricks to it (ie. patching)? Thanks!!

Here's a couple of videos I shot last Saturday off Italian Gardens. YouTube - Giant Black Sea Bass at Italian Gardens 1 YouTube - Giant Black Sea Bass at Italian Gardens 2 Mark

Hey everyone, I'm scheduled on a Mexico cruise - LA- Mazatlan-Puerta Vallarta-Cabo at the beginning of March. I'm hooked up already to dive in PV so I'll have my gear. Is there any diving in Mazatlan or Cabo- any recommendations? Thanks, Mark

I shot this video with my canon powershot camera in video mode last weekend at Catalina off Goat Harbor. This is the first time I've seen a Mola diving at the island. YouTube - Mola Mola at Catalina Island Mark

How do I get from 3442 psi to 232 bar in my HP tank? Using the conversion factor of 1 bar = 14.504 psi, it doesn't work out. If there's a temperature factor in there, can you help me with it? Thanks, Mark

I got a new canister light, and was reading how the degradation of the batteries was greatly slowed by storing them in the refrigerator. So the question is, will the charge be the same if I plug them into the charger directly out of the fridge, or should I let them warm up to room temp prior to...

Hey, if I am changing from a 7 mm wetsuit to a 3 mm wetsuit, does anybody have an estimate of how much weight I'd drop- all other things being equal. Say in a regular BC with AL80 tank I'd use 22 #. How much in a 3 mm. Thanks. ALso, any idea of what the conversion between fresh and salt...

On my way to Coz in a couple weeks, wanted to know what was the custom for rental tanks in this area (and also the Carribean- it's a cruise). Are they yoke or DIN valves? Also, what's the expected water temp early September? Thanks!! Mark

I am in the process of changing my second stage hose and noticed some of the 3rd party companies supply hoses in 3/8" and 1/2" diameters. I'm not even sure what I have now, it isn't marked on the hose. What would be the "standard" size, and would there be any advantage of the "other" size...

Ever since I read this thread in the "Accidents and Incidents" forum - http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=145976 I've been thinking how much this sounds like a simple vasovagal reaction, and I thought I'd post here for comment. Several factors seem to be at play here- dieting and out...

Anybody interested in diving this Sat- boat diving preferred- PM me. Mark

I was getting fills for my PST E7-120 and new Worthington X7-120, and noticed, standing side by side, that the PST looks to be at least one inch taller than the Worthington. Same boot on each. Are the walls thinner in the Worthington?

Just got my new 120 cf tanks and noticed the DIN-Yoke converter insert has a funny looking "ding" in the inner rim just toward the center from the O-ring. I thought this was damage to the insert, but it is the same for both tanks. If these are the same Thermo valves with the inserts that were...

I'm looking for a buddy for a lobster night dive Friday night on the Sundiver. It will be the usual "local" dive off Palos Verdes, 2 tank dive. I talked to Ray on Friday and I know that he has more than a couple spots left. This is one of the rare lobster boat dives this time of year.

Just purchased a used Halcyon Pioneer, and was trying it out in the pool yesterday. So where does the weight belt go, in relation to the BC belt and crotch strap. I assume over the top, but in the back it seemed like the weight belt was too low, could not slide up the back because of the...

I was thinking about boat diving this weekend, maybe Island Time, Sundiver etc. - wondering if anyone else wants to buddy-up. Reply here or PM me. Mark

I just purchased a new safe second regulator, attached it to the first stage low pressure port, turned on the tank, and heard a little air leak from the mouthpiece. It would breathe OK. I turned off the tank, purged, and when I turned the tank on again, complete free flow. The question: Is there...

Can a Scuba diver use a hoop net to catch lobster in So. Cal?

I just purchased a PST E7-120 and have noticed something unusual compared to my experience with the Al-80 tanks. Many times when I attach my reg first stage, and turn on the tank, I notice a leaking around the valve-regulator interface. Sometimes it makes a loud hiss and then kind of a pop and...