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My PADI material shows depth restrictions for 10-11 year olds at 40’. At 12 it goes to 60’. Are these restrictions based upon physiological concerns, or simply additional arbitrary restrictions because of age and mental capacity?

currently looking at the dive rite lx 20 and the big blue tl 4800. Leaning towards dr. Thoughts? Experience?

I just acquired a tank that I need help identifying. I got the tank and dropped it off for hydro on the way home. Stupid me didn’t take pictures in between. But what I recall is Stamped Diving Corp of America Instead of dot it was ICC. rated pressure was 21-something. Original date was 55+...

I am a newish diver (diving about a year). Anyway when I first wanted to dive I wanted my own gear. I thought that I should be trained in what I am going to use. As a new diver you want your own stuff. You want to be comfortable with "your" gear. So you go out and buy a "package" from some shop...

Just curious as to how y'all use the past tense of dive. I'm in 'Merica so I dove.

I use subsurface to download my dives. My computer is AI, so after selecting the tank it will give a "sac" rate. For example on a recent dive using an al80 it shows for a 63 minute dive i used 51.23cuft of air and had a sac of 0.39 cuftmin. Max depth 96 ft. Is there way to get psi per minute...

I have this compelling urge to go get a drysuit as fall/winter is nearing. I have never dove a drysuit and my knowledge is fairly limited to online research at this point. Sure I can go to the store and talk to the peeps. But I don't want to find myself talking to a used car salesman if that...

so I am what I consider a hybrid-ish diver. I like the dir principles but am not a full convert. I dive doubles with a bpw. Keep things mostly dir. But I currently wear drumroll....,atomic split fins. Blasphemy to you tech divers I know. I recently did my rescue and wore some f1's my instructor...

I have a go pro mounted on a tray with a big blue 1200xwp. First time using my camera I had very green video. It was suggested that I use a red filter. So I got a filter and on my last dive the bottom of my videos tended to red out, if that makes sense. Can you guys please give me some tips...

Currently my setup is an aqualung pro hd. I tend to dive with a 3mil suit, steel 117's, and 10lbs of lead in saltwater. I decided I wanted to switch over to the BPW setup. So far what I have coming to me is a halcyon SS plate and harness and a dive rite rec wing. Im looking for advice on how to...

I just purchased an atomic m1 din for $300. It was originally purchased in October 2015 and dove with 3 times from what I am told. I am wondering about the "need" to service this reg. Firstly I am assuming the history is accurate. So it hasn't quite been two years for the manufacturers suggested...

So I have an analox nitrox analyzer. I have noticed that it is dead on when calibrated with an air cylinder. However, if I am toting around nitrox I really won't have an air cylinder. This created the necessity to adjust for humidity. I have a humidity gauge at home and I can use it at home for...

I live in the Atlanta area and am looking for some dive buddies/trips. Maybe meet up have a glass of scotch or four, and maybe plan some dives.

I recently had an issue while diving with my console i300. On my third dive of the day, the computer gave me a DTR of 22 minutes for a depth of 95 ft in the plan mode. After reaching 94 ft my computer went into deco mode and stated my max depth was 88 ft and gave me a 10ft deco stop for 93...

I recently had an issue while diving with my console i300. On my third dive of the day, the computer gave me a DTR of 22 minutes for a depth of 95 ft in the plan mode. After reaching 94 ft my computer went into deco mode and stated my max depth was 88 ft and gave me a 10ft deco stop for 93...

Hi all, In the famous words of Joe Dirt..... "I'm new! I don't know what to do!" I have always wanted to scuba and I think I am finally going to stop making excuses and do it. I live in the Atlanta area and I am currently looking to go to the Blue Grotto down in FL and get certified. Hopefully...