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    Wanted Ikelite Strobes DS160/DS161/DS160II/DS51/DS51II

    looking to purchase either DS 160 or DS161, or DS 160 II, or DS51 or DS51 II. I won't be interested in DS 125, or DS200 as Ikelite has stopped any support/service on these models. Drop me a PM and let me know what you have and we can go from there. Thanks Bernie
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    Comments on DS-51 II strobe

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    Mindoro Sprinter direct service to Sabang

    This information was posted in another thread so I decided to make a new one so it would be prominent to the readers. The El Galeon resort in Sabang has started fast boat service to Sabang from Batangas and vice versa. This service is available to anyone whether your staying at El Galeon or...
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    Private RT cost to PG from Manila

    I am heading to PG in mid October and wondering what is the going rate for a private van/car and private boat from Batangas? In 2018 it cost $75/car and $75 for the boat (each wayt) so has it gone up from this in 2019? $300 is alot of money for going to PG and going back to Manila but I know it...
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    wetsuit thickness?

    I am diving for the first time in Thailand from March 10 - 16 day trips out of Phuket. What mil wetsuit is recommended? I have dived in the phillipines around this time last year (water temp about 78F) and was comfortable in a 3MM full but I am thinking that might be too much for Thailand...
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    update on ferry boats from Batangas to Puerto Galera

    It was back in July when I made my trip and to Sabang/Puerto Galera and about this time was the transition to the new ferry boats (no more wooden bancas). for any one who has a more recent update can you answer my questions.? 1. Is there now two boats with regular schedules to Puerto from...
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    Batangas to Sabang ferry discontinued July 1?

    I heard that effective July 1 ferry traffic will stop going to Sabang pier from Batangas due to the wooden bancas no longer in service being replaced with larger fiberglass "fast boats"? I understand the pier is not suitable for these new boats docking in Sabang. That said can anyone tell me the...
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    GoPro 6 FOV adjustment

    Can someone confirm if Go Pro has done a firmware update to adjust the FOV when in a wetsuit housing? This was changed from the Hero 5 where you could select the specific FOV during a dive but in the Hero 6 they used a touch slide on the LCD screen so it was not possible in the first releases...
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    Discounts in Sabang July - September

    I inquired to a well known high end diving resort operation in Sabang for travel there July 6 -13 (8 nights). The initial inquiry came back a few days ago single occupancy room, all meals B,L,D, 5 dives per day @ 2245 USD, private transportation 400 USD round trip to Manila. The resort followed...
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    Sabang lodging alternatives

    Recently, I traveled to Sabang for 10 days in late February 2018 and instead of staying at a local resort I decided to check out options with AirBnb. Since most of the dive shops are independent of the resorts, except for Atlantis, I didn't see the absolute need to stay in a resort like setting...
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    transportation from Manila to Batangas Port

    Anyone have a contact for car service from Manila to Batangas port? I have checked the Is Si-Kat bus/ferry option but traveling alone I am a bit unsure of going this route. Sorry I have this fear of my bags not being on the bus when I get to Batangas...I wanted to explore an option to hire a...
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