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  1. MEmersonC

    Suunto, You Suck!

    I noticed I had condensation in my Eon Core, and sent it off to get serviced on Jan 6th, thinking that I had given Suunto plenty of time to get the computer repaired and sent back to me before my trip to Bonaire on Feb 21st. Two weeks ago I had not seen any progress (I received an emailed...
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    Garmin Descent MK2

    NOT......A......WORD! Bird, Bird, Bird.....birds the word. Yep your all welcome. Now I wont be alone with that song in my head.
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    Trip Report Trip Report: Bonaire- January 2020

    Traveling down in 18 days! This will be my first time. Had a question about the truck rental. Did you guys have any issues with theft? I've read its just best to leave the windows down and the truck unlocked. Is this the case, or can you keep the windows up, locked, with nothing of value in...
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    PADI - DM active vs inactive

    Its engrained in the culture. People allow the behavior of working for free when you look at all these DM internships around the world. Most coastal dive shops just expect it now. I'm just happy I realized what a dead end DM really is before getting talked into dropping $3000.00 for instructor...
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    PADI - DM active vs inactive

    After reading this thread I'm so happy I let my PADI DM go to inactive status this year. Its nothing more than a glorified pyramid scheme with liability insurance. No thanks, I'll pay for my air and nitrox. Time to watch some other sucker work for free and assume all the risk.
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    Serious question, Nitrox and extended erections

    Just better keep that "eel" away from fire coral!
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    Serious question, Nitrox and extended erections

    Why would someone want to get rid of a built-in keel? All I see are positives. Keep that course steady! Maybe its just me:acclaim:
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    Serious question, Nitrox and extended erections

    He said there's no "hard" evidence, I beg to differ!
  9. MEmersonC

    Garmin Descent MK2

    So I'm guessing the Mk2 didn't get released at CES. Garmin you've let me down once again. I can't keep smacking dolphins to vent my anger, the turtles are starting to stare. I'm starting to think Shearwater wants my money instead of you.
  10. MEmersonC

    Unbranded "Scuba Diving Donut Wing"

    I indeed have the el cheapo donut wing from eBay you speak of, and use it on my travel rec setup. As others have mentioned, I too was skeptical but said "what the hell" and put my life in the hands of a 7 year old sweatshop worker. I couldn't be happier. The donut itself is zipped into the cover...
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    Protecting 1st Stage while Cave Diving?

    Can anyone please advise on how they protect their 1st stage while cavern or cave diving for back mount. After a few dives my 1 stage looks like it lost a battle with a garbage disposal. Ok, its not that bad, but seriously is damage to the top of the reg and DIN screw just the norm?
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    Closed Everything Must Go!!

    How much for the multi colored shower curtain?
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    Closed Suunto vyper air with transmitter

    Can you please post more pics of the transmitter. I am looking for the recall replacement indicator which is a white "O" that is located on the transmitters plastic housing. Thanks.
  14. MEmersonC

    SDI vs. PADI DM

    I'm with Marie, if you dont plan on diving in a professional manner in the near future why pay the annual dues and insurance that are required each year to keep your professional rating? PADI's annual fee is $130.00 a year, on top of liability insurance which on average is around $320.00 a year...
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    SDI vs. PADI DM

    I just completed my PADI Divemaster a month ago. I really don't have much advice on why you should do one over the other, but I did gain some knowledge on "why" I completed my Divemaster. I feel like I was thinking like you, advance my diving career and make a few bucks on the side while working...
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    Finished Divemaster, Did I just Make a Mistake?

    Now that the thread has calmed down a bit, I want to thank everyone for voicing their opinions, concerns, and suggestions. I understand now that this needs to be approached as a hobby, instead of a stream of income considering the factors with regards to my specific dive shop. I appreciate the...
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    Finished Divemaster, Did I just Make a Mistake?

    And apparently they make considerably more than a trained diving professional, but hey there's free air!
  18. MEmersonC

    Finished Divemaster, Did I just Make a Mistake?

    That number is average, during the summer months its higher. They asked, I said yes.
  19. MEmersonC

    Finished Divemaster, Did I just Make a Mistake?

    I count a dive if its 20 minutes or more. Regardless if its for enjoyment, class, or instructing.
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    Finished Divemaster, Did I just Make a Mistake?

    Pretty much every weekend, multiple dives a day. Maybe this brings more clarity to my original post.
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