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    New Apple Watch is a dive computer

    36 hour battery life in normal mode means how many hours in dive mode I wonder?
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    "Long range" and "advanced" dives in Kona - worth it?

    Gotcha, definitely doing the pelagic magic and manta dive. A bit apprehensive about the pelagic magic but looking forward to it.
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    "Long range" and "advanced" dives in Kona - worth it?

    Makes sense, thanks.
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    "Long range" and "advanced" dives in Kona - worth it?

    Thanks...I'm not totally opposed to shore diving in general, we shore dive off Laguna and other spots here in SoCal. But for Hawaii, I think my girlfriend prefers the ease of boat diving given that we're going to be on vacation, even if the boat isn't "necessary"...maybe I can convince her...
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    "Long range" and "advanced" dives in Kona - worth it?

    My girlfriend and I are headed to Kona in a couple of months, probably diving with Jack's Diving Locker. I noticed that pretty much all of the dive operators in Kona advertise "long range" trips, and to further complicate things, Jack's advertises "advanced long range" and "advanced local range"...
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    Bag Drag Update

    Now I'm just picturing the guy from Old Boy walking through the Cancun Airport. Lol!
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    Quick update - Casa Mexicana

    We stayed at Casa Mexicana last month. The 7-11 was fully lit, fully stocked, and usually there would be an employee or two inside, but the doors were locked. Very odd.
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    Recommendations for Tulum Mexico

    In Tulum proper is Underworld. Just did the cenotes with them last week and they were great. Very professional and safety oriented. I didn't do any ocean diving with them though.
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    Taxi Rate Question

    Where is this “latest rate card” that you speak of? Heading to Coz for the first time tomorrow and also don’t want to get ripped off on taxi fares around the island
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    Catalina - Kelp/Viz in Early November?

    Echoing what others have said about the conditions at the Dive Park this past weekend. Was there on Sunday and you couldn't really ask for better conditions. Got lucky and saw a harbor seal swim by (albeit quickly, like he/she was on a mission). Didn't come across any GSB though.
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    For Sale Zeagle Stiletto Shoulder Section Large

    This item has been given away.
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    For Sale Zeagle Stiletto Shoulder Section Large

    I bought a large Zeagle Stiletto but the shoulder section was too long, so I swapped it out for a medium. So, I have a large Zeagle Stiletto shoulder section that I’m not using, and I won’t need because I’m pretty sure that my torso isn’t going to get any longer. I’m going to give away the...
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    Hooded Vest - How much more weight?

    Thanks all. I think I'll start with +2 lbs and see from there. And will look into getting a drysuit and learning how to use it for next season.
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    Hooded Vest - How much more weight?

    After some trial and error, I've dialed in the weight I need with a 7mm + hood & gloves - 26 lbs. Warmth-wise, this generally works okay in the summer/fall but I'm going to be trying some deeper dives coming up (e.g., wreck alley in San Diego down to 90-100 ft). Also, I do get chilly in the...
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    SoCal Dive Reports - Let us know about your dive!

    Casino Point Dive Report from September 8 (2 dives). First dive: surface swam out to rightmost buoy. Descended at the buoy at max depth of 98 ft. Quickly made our way to shallower water and located the Sue Jac wreck and checked it out for a while before making our way back toward the stairs...
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    scuba.com went above and beyond (wetsuit issues)

    Scuba.com seems to get a bad rap here sometimes, but I've had good experiences with them. It also helps that I live 5 minutes away from their shop in Irvine (they're closer to me than any other traditional LDS), so I've gone in for something or other several times now. Nice guys there...
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    Any Recent Anacapa Reports?

    What was your max depth at these sites? Bottom temp of 70 sounds nice and warm. Probably not so great for the kelp though. Great pics too by the way.
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    For Trade Zeagle Stiletto Shoulder Section: My Large for Your Medium

    Or, if anyone wants to purchase my very lightly used Large shoulder section, I’ll sell it for $50 including shipping. It goes for $76 new.
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    For Trade Zeagle Stiletto Shoulder Section: My Large for Your Medium

    Just got a Zeagle Stiletto - really like the BC, but the shoulder section is a bit too long. Probably a long shot, but wondering if anyone has a Medium shoulder section for the Stiletto that they'd like to trade for a Large. I've only used mine for 4 dives so far.
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    Accidentally detached first stage from tank with air still on

    Thanks. Apeks XTX50. Looks like their website says that it should be 130-145 PSI.
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