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I currently mount my backup computer (a Hollis TX-1) in a boot on my harness. This keeps down the clutter on my wrists. I'm thinking about options for mounting a (second) peregrine in the same way to give it a little protection as gear is hauled in and out of boats. The only commercial boot I'm...

So, granted this isn't a part of the Red Sea where most dive boats operate, I still thought this might be of interest to Red Sea divers: https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/11/19/Israeli-ship-reportedly-hijacked-by-Yemen-s-Houthis-in-Red-Sea

Somehow after our last trip in July, my wife's (original) paralenz has a stuck rotary switch (that goes between modes like video and on-off). I suspect due to complications it didn't get rinsed as well as it should. Does anybody have any experience with this? currently soaking in warmish water...

I get varying reports on the traffic. We get in around 8PM (assuming Air Canada is not late), so we might have to hustle a bit to get the last ferry at 10PM. Do we have a decent chance of making it, or should I start to think about plan B?

This is a long-shot, but... On a recent trip I lost the bag (LW416 [1]) that came with with my Dive-Rite FT1 set. The replacement really doesn't work as well in my carry-on (wrong shape) so I'd like to get another LW416 if I can find one for a reasonable price. I'm in Canada, so shipping can be...

What Fish ID (e)book do people recommend for the Red Sea? I didn't see an obvious choice on Reef Fish Identification Books by New World Publications.

Does anyone know what a blinking red light indicates on the YS-01 Solis? I checked the manual and I could not find any discussion of the ready light blinking. I saw some discussion of an error state on the YS-03, but I don't know if this is the same thing. Background I have YS-01 and a YS-01...

Anyone seeing effects of the current (escalation of) conflict in Sudan on liveabords in the Red Sea? Cancellations? Increased Egyptian Navy activity?

Does anyone have experience with the AOI UH-EM1 III housing? I like the idea of a built in strobe trigger and vacuum system and the price seems quite good, especially some package deals with the body. I'm curious about TTL flash compatibility. I have a couple of Sea&Sea YS01s, and I'd like to...

I've been enjoying shooting with a 30mm macro on on my EM-5-II (PT-EP13, standard port), but I do sometimes miss having a wide angle option (my other goto lens is the 12-50). Would it make any sense to put a wide angle wet lens on with the 30mm? I can accept some degradation in image quality...

I'm considering a first pacific diving to somewhere reachable from Cebu city sometime Summer 2023. I noticed that Surigao made the Canadian government "avoid non-essential travel" list due to "the threat of terrorism, kidnapping, high levels of crime, and violent clashes between the security...

Is there a way to make threads not show up by default under "new posts"? Some discussions turn into train wrecks, and I'd like to be less tempted to gawk at the carnage.

I am considering picking up a bare exowear full suit (on sale 25% of on the Bare web site). Realizing these things are pretty subjective, if I layer it under my Henderson Thermaxx 3mm full suit, could I expect that to be as warm as a 5mm full suit? How thick are these exowear suits? Do I need...

Does anyone know of a good source in Canada for the main O-ring for the PT-EP13 housing? Getolympus.com is back-ordered with no indication if / when they will get more. Ordering from the most shops in the US for delivery to Canada is a bit annoying for a $25 item, but I guess I might have to.

I'm in Victoria for a day tomorrow, and also shopping for a new tropical wetsuit. I default to a Bare because I know the sizing, but not completely set on it. Any recommendations for shops to check out?

I got an an alert that my upgrade had expired, and followed the suggested link to manually pay. A few hours later the automatic payment was charged. Can I get one of those back?

Has anyone had recent contact with the Riding Rock Resort on San Salvador Bahamas? We talked to them early this calendar year, ended up going somewhere else. Now they seem to be MIA, not answering the phone or email. The web site is up and running, but I don't know how much that means.

I've been idly thinking about some Pacific destinations (Palau, Indonesia, Philippines). In all cases (perhaps by coincidence), I've had real trouble finding flights from eastern Canada. I understand it's a long ways a way, but I'm getting $6k and 48h of travel. I have looked on air canada...

We knew we wanted to try staying on Long Caye, but were not sure which resort. With a bit of trepidation, I let my dive buddy choose the resort, prioritizing being on the beach over the recommendations on SB for Huracan resorts. Overall staying at Itza was great and I would / will return. I'm...

Now that my buddy has seen my freedom plate + vdh wing rig, she wants one too. Do you have an extra small plate that you want to get rid of? I'd prefer stainless (or thin stainless), but will consider aluminum. I posted in the official thread, but I'm not sure if/when Eric will make more.