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Thanks for the feedback, everyone. We did go ahead and bring it in for an overhaul. Even if we end up not loving the gear, we could probably sell it and put the funds toward gear anyway, maybe a computer. Our LDS told us that there are upgrade kits for both pieces, which they'll install. I'm...

Recently got a hold of some hand-me-down gear for free. The reg set is a balanced diaphragm Mares MR16 first stage with an Akros octopus (early 90's?) and an old (1970's??) ScubaPro primary (R109 maybe?). Pics attached. Cost quoted for an overhaul/servicing to get the set in working order was...

Wow, thanks so much to everyone for the great responses! Lots of information - I had been looking at the usual suspects for popular dive sites (Roatan, Cozumel etc) so it's really great to see some places recommended that hadn't even occurred to me. North Carolina seems like a great option for a...

Thanks for the link! I will check it out. Hoping to chip away at the AOW / adventure dives over the next year or so here in Canada. Re: baiting on a liveaboard - I would prefer to simply not give my money to an operation that engages in the activity. My view, if you're looking for it: the...

Hey! Newly certified OW diver here - it's my first post so please forgive me if I've found my way to the wrong forum! My first few logged dives have me hooked. Sharks have been my favorite critters since before I ever considered scuba. I'd love to be able to dive with them in a way that is...