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it depends on the intended usage - some batteries are rated to 2A-4A continuous discharge (usual torches, "focus lights"), some rated to 10+A continuous discharge (high power torches, video lights), etc. if you plan to use them in the usual torch then you can safely interchange them. but you...

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****, PADI added a CAPTCHA there too :( this is the reason why I don't want to use "certificate recovery" page - I'm trying to automate certificate lookup in different diving agencies. yes, this one belongs to a dive shop, but Google is not an average Joe ;)

a few years ago there was a secret "Student Lookup" page: -Student Lookup but since 2019 it is broken, I think intentionally (because it's PADI :) ) : Error -Student Lookup does anyone know how to look up a certificate without logging into a Pro zone or using a "lost a certification card"...

There are reports that SDI Solo and PADI Self-Reliant are somewhat recognized certifications and sometimes their holders are even allowed to dive alone. What about SSI Independent Diving certification? Does anyone have it? Have you ever been allowed to dive alone in dive center that does not...

both incorrect: there are some dive centers with teaching standards more strict than your average european "PADI diamond 5 star golden VIP platinum IDC", I know at least two of them. And it is very easy to get a job in Thailand. But you will earn nothing (Koh Tao) to close to nothing (other...

maybe this will help: VID_20190207_170524 - Streamable the list of the fins in this video: Deep6 Eddy (size L), OMS Slipstream, Hollis F1, Scubapro Jet Fins, Saekodive Jet Fins. you can actually see that Eddys are extremely stiff compared to the other fins, and look quite plastic...

why you want to mount a computer on the strobe arm instead of your other wrist?

How does Tripadvisor operate in Thailand then? maybe those fined people were posting fake reviews?

still old mechanical buttons :( I wonder why they don't want to use magnetic buttons.

If he is afraid to post online wouldn't he be afraid to tell that in person? The stranger asking for advice could be carrying a hidden dictophone.

Strange to see so many positive reports as when I tried these fins I did not like them. The flutter kick is indeed ultra fast (faster than Mares Avantiquattro I think) but the frog is miserable compared to Jet-style fins, especially swimming backwards (using Deep6 Eddy I back-frog with almost...

*for novice recreational diver flutter kick is rocket fast in these fins, but frog sucks hard.

what are your favourites and un-favourites and why?

Patong is a "nightlife" area, a Phuket's little Patthaya IYKWIM. My personal favourite is Kata beach. Yes, dive shops have free transfer from most south beaches, but will charge you for transfer from Bang Tao or Mai Khao beaches.

Best boats: Sirolo Dive, I Love Diving, Mandarin Queen — very large, spacious, delicious food. Good boats: Local Dive Thailand, Similan Queen, Dive Asia*, Latitude — smaller, less delicious food. Normal boats: Happy Star, South Siam Diving**, Freedom Dolphin***. * - one of my favourites because...

Phi Phi diving is way better than Rachas - much more fish including sharks (reef, zebra, and possibly whale), while Rachas have only rays and negligible chance of zebra shark. Also Phi Phi tends to have warmer average water temperature than Rachas (I've encountered only 25°C thermocline on Phi...

my personal experience: Shearwater: after ~20 dives Teric's screen went black. I've sent the computer to New Zealand (the nearest service center) for ~$60 and after two weeks got a new computer. About 200 dives since then - no problem. Huish: after ~50 dives Hollis TX1 started to show random...