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Otherwise, I could technically teach this class if I sent a form and a bit of cash to PADI. For being my first student I would give you a special deal... :wink: But yeah, Rich, Kevin, and Mike from International can all teach this class and have experience doing so I would venture to say. Bjorn...

Hi @jgaryclark! I recommend International Scuba in Carrollton for this. A few of their staff can teach this and they all teach an excellent class.

Spring Lake is currently closed being part of the TSU system, which is closed because of the virus. Scuba Ranch is closed per the Kaufman County stay-at-home order but will reopen as soon as permitted. Athens Scuba Park is also closed because of the virus. Windy Point -- not sure. I would...

@GameChanger, you should give Scuba Ranch in Terrell another chance when they re-open! The family that owns it now is awesome, very friendly and care a lot about providing a terrific experience for everyone. They've done a lot to help improve dive quality including introducing European Carp...

Hi all, I apologize first of all if there is an existing thread on this topic, I did not see any after a quick search. I also would like to mention I am not a medical professional, so for any other non-experts who follow this thread please consider any of my opinions as nothing more than...

Welcome @CWC! It is true, if you live in Dallas county like me section 2.a.iii of the stay at home order permits residents to engage in outdoor activities so long as they maintain social distancing of 6ft. Scuba is well within the realm of possibility under those conditions... but I agree that...

I think it has something to do with the Meadows Center being part of TSU and subject to the University's broader policy. Scuba Ranch intends to remain open however!

I own Hollis F1s and Scubapro Seawing Novas. I love them both. The F1s are quite negative but great all-around. I wear them exclusively on my drysuit owing to the negativity. I use the Novas in any warm water they are extremely comfortable but harder to backfin than the F1s (frog kick is no...

Ah, so sorry, I misread your earlier post. It's possible that your CD made a mistake in the title of your assignment, there is no CW performance requirement specifically called "deep water exit". The closest I could find which your pointed out is on CW dive 2, performance requirement 17 (page...

Taken from page 59 of the 2020 IM: That is the performance requirement. The key word is "appropriate" and is why it does not go into more detail. On a small boat, an appropriate deep-water entry is a back roll. Off a dock, it will probably be a giant stride. In a pool, either a giant...

Any thoughts on braided UHMWPE or Kevlar for use in Scuba?

Wow, thanks for all the replies everyone! @tbone1004 I did consider that when I thought about dying the white line I already have, it looked like the dyes available were iffy for nylon. Anyone know the buoyancy characteristics of polyester line? I like the nylon because it is ever so slightly...

Hi all, I am looking for some #24 or #18 nylon braided "cave line" in colors other than white, orange, and yellow. (Blue, actually.) Does anyone know where I might be able to order line like this in a variety of colors? Now, I don't necessarily want to get into the whole "which color line...

I'm not sure the one in the link actually does have a purge or manual trigger function. Pretty sure it's the same as the one I got in a combo from DAN last year. The only way to activate it is to get a good seal and inhale; there is no button or anything. It's intended for use by conscious...

Interesting, I double checked on mine from DAN (which I believed is manufactured by Allied Healthcare), it does not have a purge function. I agree, if it did that would be exceedingly dangerous without an exhaust or resistance shutoff like the MTV. Do you know who manufactures the one you are...

Ah, yes I had forgotten that the exhaust valve would still work while the regulator is being purged. So it seems like in the best case this technique would be ineffective as all or most of the gas would vent out to the sides, and in the worst case you may end up delivering a massive amount of...

The Spiegel Grove is hands down my personal favorite. I dive it every time I am in the area. I believe there are already 2 variants of 3D “maps” available, not sure if that makes a difference though. I am sure they could be improved upon.

Sorry, I can not advise doing this. Now, reading my other posts in this thread I worry I may have come across as too “standards and rules obsessed” which was not my intention. Sure, if you get out of the water and recognize you have DCS symptoms, and you have a AL40 of 100% O2 handy, am I...

I just saw this on DRIS. It appears to not contain a pressurized cylinder so you could probably have it shipped ready to use. No idea how it works or what the quality is like, but I thought I would pass it along since it seems relevant to this thread. Claims to provide 15 minutes of oxygen...

Ditto on the Halcyon webbing. Like a couple others I saw, the webbing is the only blue H on my rig and only because I've found it's the best combination of supple and rigid, if that makes sense. If you are shopping locally though, I would definitely err on the side of rigidity and flexibility...