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I'm afraid you may be screwed mate. The owner is desperately trying to sell his business. And my one and last (only) dealing w him was not good. You may have to file a complaint w the Federal trade org here as a precaution. Esp since he's a foreigner. That my impede any thoughts of a...

Thank you for the replies. We'll skip diving this trip entirely. /thread

thanks for the reply...but for a number of logistical reasons, Koh Chang won't work out for us this trip. hoping to hear from others with some recent Koh Samet info. tia

hello - since info on Koh Samet here is quite aged now, I'm hoping there are some people out there with recent experience to share. me and the gf will be in BKK mid-August. seems the east coast is best for diving that time of year. i'm a very experienced DM (based in Manila) and gf a skilled...

Infiniti Liveaboard (very responsive on Messenger) https://www.infinitiliveaboard.com/ as has already been stated numerous times itt...Infiniti & Discovery are the top boats here. Avoid the cheap boats (Narayana, Azalea[!], Zamerdius[!])! (I'm a PH resident with 7 Tubb trips logged the past...

June is usually the best time to dive Tubbataha (weather and critters). But, the past few seasons have been...odd. Weather was totally shyte in 2022 and this past year was on/off. And, the frequency of big critters has been much more inconsistent than pre-pandemic. We are all scratching our...

Hello - have a balance due for an upcoming trip with them. Have tried reaching them the past couple days via email, but no reply (disconcerting). I haven't tried calling yet, but will if I can't find info here. QUESTION: For anyone who has paid them via a US bank wire, did you happen to keep...

private transport is always a waste of money imo. anywhere. there's a new P2P from Alabang to Batangas Pier, which will be easy, cheap and comfy. i'd take that as it pretty much is the same travel time the hotel will arrange (both require you to take the public ferry). if you're staying in...

oh hey....see you on the boat! looks like the weather will improve for our trip. fingers crossed! my immediate reaction as well. that, and how low it sits on the waterline. i hope we find out more details soon, but any big broadside blow hitting something that tall (and narrow? i can't...

oh cr*p. i'm headed there next week. i'm hoping the weather improves by then! (and ofc that they find the missing people!)

i don't mean to start any sh*t...but, yeah, either a PADI/NAUI/SDI shop recc would be much preferred. these people will 100% never ever get into anything tech. they will likely be the classic 1-2x/year divers.

Hello- a good friend of mine is looking to finally get certified. He lives in SG and will maybe have his 13yo daughter take the course as well (if she's old enough). I'd appreciate a recc of a good shop there for training, please. TIA!

Hello - I'm a recent 'convert' to the Seaquest Balance BCD...after being a very long-time jacket BCD diver (30 years & > 5000 dives with the Seaquest QD+ Pro). I'm having some issues with the Balance and would appreciate feedback/advice from others who still actively dive this BC. My main...

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Anilao is known for macro outside of the Phils, but locals (like me) know some spots that can be 'black diamond' dives with big current and clouds of fish (not any pelagics however). and i know some gorgeous coral gardens down there as well. PM me if you want any info on Anilao and/or places...

I'm a Manila-based DM and have been guiding divers down in Anilao since 2016. If you end up wanting to go there, feel free to look me up and I can help you out. I know PG pretty well too. I can also give you some guidance on where to stay and eat in Manila, should you be spending any amount...

If you have any lying around, please get in touch. I have a (new/old-stock) Balance and just want an extra pocket or two jic. thanks and merry xmas all.

sorry to revive an old thread...but what did you end up doing? any photos to share?

Hi Ken (my very old dear friend). Long time no talk. I'd love to take part in the Conception zoom...all the way from here in the Philippines. How do I register, please? Hope you are very well...Drew

god, some people ITT really need to take a chill pill. a) I mentioned in the OP that i have experience overhauling regs. And, since overhauling my MK11s several times now, I've had ZERO incidences in over 300 dives with those. Not a one! b) I was being honest with my lack of experience with...