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  1. Bubbletrubble

    Apeks DIN to yolk conversion question.

    @primus2: Any authorized Apeks/Aqualung dealer should be able to order the necessary pieces for making the conversion from DIN to yoke. Some dealers might charge a modest labor fee for doing the conversion once the parts are delivered. Some might do the conversion for free. The procedure takes...
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    What dive software do you use?

    @Suarez: I have no idea. I've had mine for several years now (6-7?), putting 20 - 50 dives per year on it. It's still going strong. When the battery eventually dies, I'll have to send it back to the manufacturer (Reefnet.ca) in order to get it replaced. Honestly, I don't think about it at all...
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    Scubamax regulator vs Apeks. Huge difference in price...what about quality?

    @Seraphimx: You make a good point. There are a number of regs on the market that look very similar (inside and out) to the Apeks design. I agree that, because of the limited reach of the HOG dealership network, it would make sense for a HOG reg owner to carry 1st and 2nd stage overhaul kits with...
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    Scubamax regulator vs Apeks. Huge difference in price...what about quality?

    Since your dive buddy is an instructor who services Scubamax regs, I'm not surprised that you're seriously considering that brand of regs. If you only have to pay the wholesale cost of the overhaul kits (which BTW is very low for any manufacturer's regs) during regulator servicing, that drives...
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    DIN 300 or International A Clamp?

    The Apeks reg setup you described is an excellent one. IMO, the XTX50 + XTX40 octo presents the best "value" rig in the Apeks reg line. The decision to go DIN vs. yoke/A clamp shouldn't be a difficult one. You just have to answer one question: With what style of tank valves will you be using...
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    Pricing out trip to Bonaire

    @cathycalg: After 2 trips to Bonaire taking the DIY package route, we figure each person has saved up enough to do another trip to Bonaire (or elsewhere). oly5050user takes large groups to Bonaire. Moving a group of approx. 20 human beings is like herding cattle. I can certainly understand why...
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    Pricing out trip to Bonaire

    No, I don't think you're missing anything. On the two week-long trips I've taken to Bonaire, we priced out dive/drive/stay packages at the larger resorts vs. a DIY package (room/condo not on the water). The DIY package ended up being $500-$700 less per person. We're from San Diego, so we get to...
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    Scubamax regulator vs Apeks. Huge difference in price...what about quality?

    I have a couple of Apeks reg setups (ATX100/ATX50/FST and XTX200/XTX50/FSR). I like 'em. They are well made, very reliable and breathe great. They're quite easy to learn how to DIY-service, too. That being said, I would avoid purchasing any of the Apeks Status first stages. The Status indicator...
  9. Bubbletrubble

    What dive software do you use?

    If you just want a post-dive record of divelogging info (time, pressure, temperature), perhaps you should consider a standalone divelogging unit, such as the Sensus Ultra. ReefNet provides free barebones logging software for the Windows and Mac OSes. I purchased a Sensus Ultra several years...
  10. Bubbletrubble

    Pros and cons of Nitrox

    Get the nitrox cert at your earliest convenience. You'll definitely want to take advantage of using nitrox when you are diving Bonaire. Many dive ops on the island give a "free" upgrade to nitrox, so you might as well use it. t-mac opined that your Galapagos trip will be a "once-in-a-lifetime"...
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    What dive software do you use?

    @LiquidDivingAdventure: If you're using a Mac, why go through all that trouble to boot into BootCamp just to do some divelogging? MacDive offers support for your Aeris computers. It works great with my Suunto computers. I'm sure it would work just as well with the Atmos 2 and Elite T3.
  12. Bubbletrubble

    Mask and snorkel?

    I'm all for the development of freediving snorkel techniques. Such skills can enhance one's comfort in the water. I also agree with the recommendation for a simple J-shaped snorkel. The ones with purge valves or even those "dry" snorkels are pretty crappy. However, I find that mounting a...
  13. Bubbletrubble

    What requires more weight: wetsuit or drysuit

    Wow. That means you have 14mm covering your torso. My previous answer assumed that you were wearing a one-piece 7mm wetsuit. Depending on lots of different factors, it's certainly possible that you'll require less lead weight when transitioning to a drysuit. As I mentioned before, the only way...
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    What requires more weight: wetsuit or drysuit

    I'll change your question to read: Compared to diving a 7mm wetsuit or drysuit, do you reduce/stay the same/increase the weight you have to carry in order to be properly weighted? It depends on a lot of factors: material/thickness of drysuit undergarment, inherent buoyancy of drysuit material...
  15. Bubbletrubble

    Ear congestion and distorted hearing - possibly not barotrauma

    If you don't accept what your ENT said, seek out a second opinion from another ENT.
  16. Bubbletrubble

    Having a hard time finding a scuba friend, among other concerns!

    I don't know which shops you've been visiting. Sports Chalet and Ocean Enterprises are kind of known for having rather large classes. In my opinion, there are very good instructors associated with each entity. Interview the instructor before signing up for his/her class. You've probably been...
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    Treatment in the chamber for a suspected case of DCI

    A slow resting heart rate is quite common among highly trained athletes. You might want to talk to a physician about spending some time on a Holter monitor. A one-time EKG only takes a snapshot of the electrical activity of your heart. If you have intermittent heart issues, an...
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    Treatment in the chamber for a suspected case of DCI

    Thanks for specifically stating that. I didn't mention it, but the possibility of diabetes did cross my mind. Among other conditions, it's definitely on the differential for frequent urination. Given the OP's description of symptoms, I think it would be prudent for him to get a general physical...
  19. Bubbletrubble

    How to save air consumption getting past heavy surge conditions

    I'm not so sure that you're an "air hog." It sounds to me like you're using up a significant portion of your tank air before the dive even begins! Here in San Diego on shore dives, I generally don't breathe off of my regulator or have my mask on until I hit the drop-down point. I don't take a...
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    Treatment in the chamber for a suspected case of DCI

    I agree with Mr Carcharodon. Based on the described nitrogen loading, a diagnosis of DCS is unlikely. Neurologists generally look for a neurological basis for a given condition. Did your physicians rule out other conditions, e.g., infections to which travelers might be susceptible? When was the...
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