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  1. lishen

    Where to go for honeymoon in January (leaving from Singapore or KL)

    Hi All - I was having a hard time deciding where I should go diving in January and figured I'd ask everyone here for their opinions. We're looking to spend between 5-7 days diving in January, leaving from either Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. We're looking for somewhere with good diving...
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    The 20 Skills Broken Down

    I definitely agree about being consistent with how the instructor is teaching it. If I see that an instructor is demonstrating a skill differently, I'll adjust my demonstration to be the same as his/hers. Also, don't forget that DM's can teach refreshers which may or may not involve...
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    The 20 Skills Broken Down

    11. Hovering Adjust for neutral buoyancy (using fin pivot) When neutral, push off gently 2-3 feet Use lungs to maintain a stationary position Pick a position in the water and maintain it (ex. legs crossed, seated position, etc.) If you begin to rise, decrease buoyancy by breathing with...
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    The 20 Skills Broken Down

    10. Remove and Replace Scuba Unit Underwater Kneel on bottom Dump all air out of BC Show left hand Take left arm out of BC Let BC swing to the right Remove right arm Grab tank valve and seat tank in front of you Put right arm in BC Immediately grab tank bottom (turn to show this)...
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    The 20 Skills Broken Down

    9. Snorkel/Regulator Exchange Face only in water breathing from snorkel Switch to regulator, visibly clearing Take two breaths Switch to snorkel Blast clear snorkel Take two breaths Repeat
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    The 20 Skills Broken Down

    8. 5 Point Ascent Signal to ascend, buddy acknowledges Check time Right hand over head Left hand on deflator, ready to deflate if necessary Start ascending by inhaling or a gentle kick Control ascent by letting air out of BC Ascend slowly while looking at buddy and above Inflate when...
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    The 20 Skills Broken Down

    7. Fin Pivot Make yourself negatively buoyant on the bottom (dramatically dump air) Spread legs for balance Inhale – you should NOT go up Add a small burst of air into the BC (point to your inflator), let go of inflator Inhale – you should go up (if you do not, repeat small burst of air)...
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    The 20 Skills Broken Down

    This thread wasn't meant to be the definitive, "this is the only way/right way/best way/etc..." of how to demonstrate a skill. Rather, it was meant to help out DMCs and DM's improve their skills as a teacher/assistant. I had hoped to do something similar to what Joe-Diver was talking about...
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    Spots Open for Eagle's Nest Charter This Sunday (6/29)

    Hi All, Pan Aqua Diving has chartered the Eagle's Nest this Sunday (6/29) and still has a few spots left. We'll be diving the Lizzie D. Cost is $100 (extra $25 and we'll bring out tanks and weights if you don't own them), and you need to be at the marina at 11:30. Call the store if you're...
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    Diving and Congestion

    I have had chronic sinusitis since I started diving and have been open to trying different things to get it under control so that I do not have to take meds when I go diving (under the direction of a diving doc). Two years ago I went to an accupuncturist who also practiced traditional chinese...
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    The 20 Skills Broken Down

    6. Remove and Replace Weight System Underwater Remove weight belt Hold weights close to body Hold both ends of the belt in right hand Lean back so tank drops away from body Pass buckle end to left hand Turn on stomach Straighten and buckle Run hands around waist to make sure nothing...
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    The 20 Skills Broken Down

    5. Five Point Descent - (SOSTD) Signal to descend Orient yourselves to something Switch to regulator Time (check watch, computer, start timer) Descend: Start letting air out, quickly at first until at eye level, then exhale to descend Equalize Do not crash land!! Move into a swimming...
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    The 20 Skills Broken Down

    4. Buoyancy Check at the Surface Regulator in mouth Deflate BC completely Hang vertical and motionless while holding a normal breath, if properly weighted you should float at eye level As a check, exhale. You should sink slowly Add or subtract weight until you float at eye level holding...
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    The 20 Skills Broken Down

    Thanks reefhound, I always tell students to back it off a 1/4 turn - not sure why I wrote 1/2. Updated to include wetting bc strap.
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    The 20 Skills Broken Down

    3. Deep Water Entry Giant Stride Approach pool edge sideways or backwards Inflate BC half way Check area for other divers Real toes up to pool edge Mask on, regulator in mouth Hold mask and regulator with right hand Left hand holds spg and weight belt buckle Pick up leading foot...
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    The 20 Skills Broken Down

    2. Predive Safety Check Go over BWRAF, Employ pneumonic of choice - Beans With Rice And Fish, Begin With Review And Friend, Bruce Willis Ruins All Films, Blonde Women Really Are Fun, etc... B for BC Check buckles Check inflator is connected Check that it inflates and deflates W for...
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    The 20 Skills Broken Down

    I'm giving this a shot...it's just a starting point so feel free to add comments! This is just how my shop taught me, I'm sure that there are some good aspects and some that may not make too much sense. 1. Equipment Assembly Check tank o-ring With tank facing away, open tank valve slightly...
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    Scuba Tank Transporting - Are you safe and legal?

    I don't claim to know anything about the legal way tanks should be stowed, but I was reading the TDI visual inspection manual and I remember that the key take-away was that the tanks should be stowed PARALLEL TO THE BUMPER. Reason being that if you got in an accident and the tank were to...
  19. lishen

    Has anyone been asked to email/fax a picture of their credit card?

    I would be skeptical, but I encountered the same thing while travelling in vietnam this past year (fax credit card front and back along with passport). I don't remember their exact reasoning but it had something to do with the bank and the processing of your credit card (and out of the...
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    Scubatoys is giving things away again!!

    I placed my order yesterday for a wetsuit for the boyfriend--is the subscription automatic? or do i need to request it/fill something out?
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