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Hi all, Just completed my first pool dive for the drysuit specialty. We used a wing bcd with it, which was a first for me. I found that if I got horizontal (as we should when at the bottom) the legs and feet would fill with air as I kicked, slowly at first and then more quickly as time went...

Hi everyone, I'm relatively new as a diver, and have done almost all of my diving in relatively warm waters (Thailand, Maldives, Saipan), though I did have a few cold water experiences (Bonne Terre Missouri, Busan South Korea). I want to be able to dive more in South Korea, but the water is...

Hi all, We've had a relatively modest show of interest in a summer get-together, and I am hoping more people will hear about it and want to join. If you are reading this, you can play an important part in shaping the English-language diving community by sharing the South Korea forum with others...

Hi all, I know our community of English-speaking divers in Korea is very small, but I think it would be fun to organize a one-day dive at some point in the summer. I don't think we would attempt anything too challenging or expensive, as this would be more about actually meeting face-to-face and...

Hi all, I know that many of us can't get in the water, and may not be able to for some time. However, I really do want to keep this board active, because I think it will allow us to connect with others when we do take the next plunge. With that in mind, I will try to find fun or interesting...

Hi all, Best wishes for this holiday season. I hope the new year presents us with lots of opportunities for diving together! Josh Vise

Hi all, I definitely want to keep the Korea tab active, even though things have been so wonky for so many of us. Let's aim for the future, and think about the following: What are some types of dives (wreck, deep, etc) you would be interested in doing in Korea? Where do you think you could do...

Hi there everyone! The diving season in South Korea is getting closer! Does anyone have any specific goals for the season that they would like to share? Please post them below. Mine are: Complete 2 specialties (wreck, nitrox, buoyancy, or the like) Get 10 dives in. Establish a pool diving...

Hey all! Fish list in Sea of Japan/East Sea Here is a link to some resources that can be used to ID fish in the East Sea (Sea of Japan). I'm not sure how many live in depths that can be reached by divers, but I thought I would include it anyway. Also, I attached a fish ID chart for Okinawa...

Hi all! I recently bought a 7mm Cressi Heptagon wetsuit and a 7mm hood with bib so that I could dive in South Korea later into the season (if you haven't, find the new "South Korea" page in the community). Everything fits well, but I'm having an issue. The neoprene fabric/bib bunches up in the...

Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to keep active with diving when you can't dive? It's a bit cold, and don't have any near term dive plans. Are there skills I can develop? Any books to read or websites to check out? Is it worthwhile to do any online PADI specialty certification...

I dive very infrequently, but am trying to do it more often. I don't have my own transportation, so hauling things can be tough, especially going from my city inland to the coasts (about 2 hours via public transportation to the nearest dive location). What would you recommend a person who...

Do you have any info to share about special dive sites around Korea? Post it here! Share experiences, upload pictures, and give tips. Maps of sites would be greatly appreciated!

Here is a thread to list any dive shops you have had experiences with, or who offer English language information on their websites. In the interest of full disclosure, please state if you work for the place you are listing. I hope that this thread can be something of a directory, so if...

Do you have any suggestions about where to buy or service gear while in Korea? Websites? Dive shops? Please post your suggestions here.

Hi all! I recently completed my PADI Rescue Diver training, and I promised that if I did, I would get a dive computer! I've looked at lots of specifications, different models, etc, and have a few in mind. However, I have some special concerns, and would like to pick your brains about them. I...

Hi all, I was hoping to get a special dedicated sub-forum made for scuba diving in South Korea. This is because the small dive community here would really benefit from having one source of reliable information, and a good place to connect to other divers. South Korea also has a long history of...

Hi all, I sent a message to ScubaBoard requesting that they create a dedicated sub-forum for South Korea. I think it would be an excellent resource to have, as information about diving in Korea is not easy to find in a single place. Hopefully, I will hear back soon. In the meantime, feel free...