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    Riptides

    here is a question from a non ocean dweller .i know riptides can be very dangerous for swimmers and surfers but how about for scuba divers .can a riptide be used as an easy way to get out to a near by reef or to dangerous even for that ?
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    100 likes

    ok i hit 100 likes on this site.do i have to take a pic of myself running around naked in my scuba gear and post it.if you say yes you have been warned lol
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    console versus wrist computer

    i seen this has been asked in the past but not since a whole new crop of ia computers have popped .so wrist versus console who likes what
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    For Sale aqualung i300 dive computer

    gently used only 24 dives on this computer ,no box but comes with the battery replacement tool(new battery in January) and the data cable as well .i will post pictures later this evening .the lens has a scuff on it but doesn't impede it.if you followed my shearwater post the only reason for...
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    not a shearwater fan ?

    is there anyone not a shearwater fan and if the case what do they like instead
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    cruise ship diving and medical issues

    just wanted to prepare people who are going on a princess cruise ship and maybe any other ships.but make sure if you have any medical conditions that require an ok not from your doctor is to make sure you bring a copy with you.they do not warn you when you book the excursions online and when you...
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    proper amount for tipping on a dive boat

    what does anybody think is a good tip on a dive boat.i have done 6 different island dives(cruise ship)and the one DM says 25 dollar tip is the right ammount seen people give that much and i sen people give 10 dollar tips .i have been on a few boats where they set all my gear up for me and i...
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    new thought from a jacket to wing

    someone in one of my post suggested going to a rear inflated jacket like maybe the zeagle ripcord for example from my aqualung pro hd .instead of a wing .they are cheaper .any thoughts on this
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    lumix dc ts7

    bought this camera on sale for 300 canadian boxing day and took it on some southern caribbean dives .this past february.camera is good to 105 ft ,i took it down to 75 ft and must say this camera performed well .very pleased with the video and it took some really nice pics .for the price it was a...
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    upgrade decisions

    right now i dive with AT20 regs from apex,aqua lung pro hd bcd and a aqualung i300 computer all fairly expensive to upgrade.if you had to choose 1 per year to upgrade what would be your first choice and what do you recommend.
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    apeks regs

    right now i dive with the apex at 20s and have dove in waters around 45 degrees fahrenheit i am looking to upgrade and i noticed the apex xl4 are a decent price and fairly new.according to their website they are supposed to be a good coldwater reg and decent for travel for their light weight...
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    upgrade from jacket to wing

    looking to upgrade to a wing.LDS only sells halcon wings but looking online and i see i can purchase other brands for about 3-400 dollars less .is there a huge difference or are you just paying for the name ?thanks
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    dive computers advice

    right now i dive with a i 300 aqualung and it seems to be pretty accurate and i like it for the most part but hard to read in dark waters so looking at led computers .the shear waters are very nice but costly but i noticed liquivisions are quite reasonable in price now .a guy who i dive with...
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    For Sale aqualung pro hd bcd sold

    medium sized jacket bcd (fits a 190 lb person .me)used for 25 dives 12 salt 13 fresh .really nice shape .selling to switch over to a wing .this is located in saskatchewan canada .350 obo plus shipping
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    al 80 and dry suits

    i been doing a lot of reading and most people are using steel tanks with dry suits for the reason of carrying less weight ,my question ?is there a lot of people that dive aluminium with drysuits .cant seem to find any good used steel tanks here and they are almost double in price of aluminum ones
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    aow lights

    going to do my aow this spring and of course you need a primary and secondary lights.other than the course i really dont know how much use i will get and i dont want to brake the bank,my local dive shop has secondaries for about 150 avg and primary's starting at 250 .i looked online and for the...
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    diving the western Caribbean via regal princess cruise line

    i just came back from another wonderful cruise aboard princess and did a total of six dives in three destination and would like to share my experience with you. the first two dives were along a 7000 ft wall off of Turks and Caicos and the waters were crystal clear and over 100 ft visibility...
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    Nikon aw 1

    so bought a Nikon aw1 earlier this year and it takes wonderful pics on land ,nice to see a waterproof camera with changeable lenses that doesnt break the bank..i took it to the pool for the first time last weekend at 15ft and must say it preformed well ,nice pics and very easy to use .om the box...
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    weighting between fresh and salt water

    i did my open water back in Sept up here in Saskatchewan and was wearing a 7mm john and 7mm jacket with 28lbs of weight fresh water .i was heavy but i think they do this to help you stay grounded for the skills but was having a hard time controlling buoyancy..by the way im 5.6 and 190 lbs not...
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    Whites fusion one

    well long story sdhort ,sold of rc boats cause im more into diving now anyway with money i bought this drysuit from lds ,he gave me a great deal compared to what i have been searching on the web .couple questions first i bought the matching boots that velcro to the cuffs,would you leave them...
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