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    Recommendations for Cavern Diving in Northern Florida

    I am certified as a Cavern Diver by NACD and have dove numerous caverns in the Mayan Riviera. I live in Key Largo and will be traveling (by car) to the Northeast right after Memorial Day and the cavern regions will be on my way North. I plan to go to the High Springs (Fl) area where Ginnie...
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    Are there buses that go from the bus terminal in Playa del Carmen to Vallodolid?

    I know there are buses that travel from the bus terminal in Cancun to Vallodolid but was wondering if they travel there from Playa del Carmen? Any feedback will be appreciated. Sy
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    Cenote Diving near Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico

    I have dove the cenotes near Playa del Carmen on numerous occasions and love them. I have read that there are other worthwhile cenote dives in the northern Yucatan near Valladolid. If anyone has any information and comments about the names and locations it will be greatly appreciated. Sy
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    Cavern Diving in the Bahamas

    Earlier this year I returned from the Mexican Yucatan where I dove numerous Cenotes south of Playa del Carmen. Inasmuch as I live in the Florida Keys and for reasons of proximity and variety, I am interested in flying to Abaco (s) , Bahamas to dive the Caverns there. It's a very quick flight...
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    Any direct flights from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale to Roatan?

    Am planning a trip to Roatan in October or thereabouts. I live in Key Largo, Fl. and can fly out of either Miami or Ft. Lauderdale. I have seen information that there ARE direct flights from either of these airports yet when I've gone to the various Airline websites I can't can't find any...
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    Need advice re: Getting to Galapagos Dive ships from Guayaquil

    I booked a flight to arrive in Guayaquil, Ecuador next Tuesday April 29. My original intention was to go to some of the beach towns along the Pacific Coast. Then it struck me (duh!) that I can go diving in the Galapagos Islands. I did a quick search and see that there are larger boats like...
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    Need information for Cavern Diving in Northern Florida

    I recently spent 2 weeks in the Mexican Yucatan diving in the Cenotes there and inasmuch as I am now a permanent resident of Florida (Key Largo) I have plans to drive North to the Alachua County region to go Cavern diving. Was wondering if April is still too cool weatherwise to go up there even...
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    Cavern (Cenotes) diving in the Mayan Rivera

    I am Certified in Cavern Diving by N.A.C.D.. I am planning to return to the Mayan Riviera for Cenote diving and to take videos with my new GoPro video camera. As I remember, getting to some of the Cenotes requires lots of walking. Due to a foot injury, I have some limitation on walking too...
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    Question re: GoPro LCD Backpac

    I ordered the GoPro Hero 3+Black and find it weird that there is no viewfinder. They sell the GoPro LCD Backpac viewfinder as a separate accessory ($70) and am wondering if that is submersible. Something tells me it's not but I'd like confirmation. Thanks in advance, Sy:D
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    Recommendations for GoPro model

    I will be traveling to the northern Yucatan region of Mexico in February to dive in the underwater caverns (Cenotes). My knowledge of photography is limited but I've been told that the GoPro cameras are relatively easy to use and are rugged. I understand that the GoPro Model Black 3+ has the...
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    Question re: Various GoPro Hero Models

    I will be doing Cavern (Cenote) Diving in Northern Mexico in February and would like to bring a camera with me. I am a novice photographer at best and am considering the GoPro Hero3 White Edition ($200) or the GoPro Hero3 Silver Edition ($300). Would appreciate any feedback on these models and...
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    Need advice-re:Cenotes in Northern Yucatan Peninsula

    I would like to explore the Cenotes in the Northern Yucatan Peninsula. If I use Merida as my "base", I am under the impression that it's about a 2 hour drive to the Cenotes, whereas if I use Uxmal as my base , the Cenotes are much closer. If so, are there other things to do in Uxmal? Any...
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    Northern Yucatan Cenotes-Merida or Uxmal?

    I would like to dive the Cenotes near Merida in mid-February. I plan to go for at least 1 week and wanted to know if it's preferable to use Merida or someplace like Uxmal as my "base"? My understanding is that I can get a flight right to Merida and be based there or take an hour ride to...
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    Need replacement "quick release" hose for Aeris Ai dive computer

    I recently sent my Aeris Ai dive computer Aeris to be "overhauled". Now I can't find a "quick replacement hose" for the dive computer. I have attached photos. Any advice will be appreciated. Thank you Sy
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    Water temps, South Florida's East & West Coasts

    I am currently in Key Largo and was wondering if the waters (at depth) on the West Coast of Florida are similar to Key Largo and vicinity. I've become "super" sensitive to water temps and even 77 degrees (with a 5mm full wetsuit) gets uncomfortable pretty quickly. I plan to be in Key Largo...
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    Recommendations for CAVERN Diving locations in Florida

    In about a month I will be driving on U.S #1 from Central New Jersey right down to Key Largo.. I have several Certs. including NACD Cavern Certification and would like to do some dives in the caverns in Florida. I know about Ginnie Springs and the High Point area but was wondering if there...
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    General question re: Weights in various environments and various mil wetsuits

    I am 6'2" and weigh 220 lbs. and am in pretty good shape. When I dive in the Ocean in a 3mm full neoprene wetsuit I use a total of 15 lbs of weights. 5 lbs. in each of my front weight pockets and 5 more in the back of my BCD. Next week I will be diving in a fresh water Quarry and will be...
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    Question re: Diving off of Key Largo-Silver Shores

    Was wondering if someone might be able to answer this question: There is a gated community on the Ocean side of Rt. 1 in Key Largo called "Silver Shores". They have a boat dock there and the properties are right on the water. Does anyone know if they allow "jump into the water right off the...
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    LOOKING TO PURCHASE MENS'S XXXL DIVESKIN-Yellow

    I have a full length Henderson men's diveskin (XXXL) which is wearing out and and I need to replace it. it is a lycra/nylon diveskin mainly black but with yellow stripes on the arms. I don't care who the mfr. is but there must be lots of yellow because I like it's visibility. Have not...
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    Recommendations for Analog Gauges

    Went diving the other day and my 5+ year old Aeris AI Dive Computer died again after I had it "overhauled" by Aeris 4 dives ago. I had no redundant SPG so had to surface. Am looking to buy a competent and compact analog gauge set (air, depth, temp.) and am thinking of also getting a mini SPG...
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