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    Diving in Veneto, Italy

    Any experience and information in diving in the Veneto region of Italy would be greatly appreciated, I’ll be moving there from the states in a few months and would like to know where to start. About me, I am a technical diver that has spent most of my time on the East Coast of the US diving...
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    Wing Issues

    Currently Ive been having issues with buoyancy. How much lift do most of y’all require when you are diving doublke HP133s? I’m curious as to whether my wing does not have enough lift or, its bad fit for my tanks, with my aluminum back plate and no weight belt. I have a dive rite horseshoe...
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    Trouble breaking down my doubles

    I’m wondering if anyone else has faced this issue, and what there solution was. Using my angle grinder in a tight space on my bands hardware was less than desirable. In my yearly tank maintenance I ran into a slight issue. Having removed all the valves from singles and stage bottles, it was...
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    Is a dry suit worth it?

    So here’s the deal, I dive predominately in NC, and SC. Where a wetsuit is generally adequate. However, I’m looking at getting a dry suit. To deal with the colder water as opposed to my 2 piece 7mm for the 8-10 dives I do in the winter here, and for my annual trip to the Florida Springs...
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    Choosing equipment, and maintenance

    As divers that pursue more challenging dives, we are required to acquire new skill, through training as well as equipment, and maintain proficiency with both. Is the ability to conduct all the maintance and service on your gear a determining factor in making a purchase? Who do you trust more...
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    NC Charter

    So this is just a rumor, but based on who I heard it from it carries some weight. Apparently a local charter left someone at a dive site. I’m not going to be specific as to what outfit in case it’s not substantiated it. Just looking for information on the topic. Apparently it happened within...
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    Domino Effect

    Up until about a week ago, in my diving, I have yet to witness the domino effect of thing going wrong. Unfortunately That streak has ended, however it was mitigated, and handled. Diving at 120' on a wreck, due to low visibility, I became separated from my partner. I check my gas, 1700 PSI...
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