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We just got back Sunday from an 8-day trip to Playa and Isla Mujeres and I thought I'd put down my experiences for reference. We arrived at Cancun Int'l early-afternoon on Sat Feb 7th and took the shuttle over to the Playa del Carmen bus. Don't let the information desk people tell you it...

I'll be diving PDC, Cancun, Isla Mujeres the dates of Feb 8-14th and would consider finding a dive buddy on scubaboard a huge score... If anyone will be in that area those dates, please feel free to send me a PM or an email to ehuber@yahoo.com :dork2:

I have just moved from MN to CA and am concerned about the effect that salt water may have on my steel HP130s, bands, manifold, and regulators. I have heard some people even suggest that they never use their steel tanks in salt water, which is disconcerting to say the least after the...

I am currently living in the Central Coast of California and was looking for information on hull cleaning work. Is there anybody out there that has information they would be willing to share about this kind of work (equipment, marketing, methods) or resources they could point me to?

Recently I made a deep dive with my doubles rig that resulted in some significant neck and upper back pain. It's been two weeks and I'm still in significant pain. Since I dive horizontal, I suspect the injury is from looking forward --which puts my neck in a compromising position-- but I have...

Do I need to have a LDS perform a viz/hydro on my new steel 130s before I assemble my doubles rig, or can I assume the inspection prior to sale is sufficient? I purchased them through Leisurepro.com and they arrived with a plastic insert in the tank but no instructions on viz/hydro requirements.

What's the best way to carry a doubles rig when it's not on your back?

I bought some bungee for a short-hose necklace and was wondering what size 'ties' are used to connect the mouthpiece to the 2nd stage? I've seen lots of pictures of the necklace setup, but none that broke it down with specifics like bungee size, plastic tie sizes, etc. If there's a link to a...

I was wondeiring if anyone could give me some specifics on shore diving in the Alpena, MI area. I'll be up there over July 4th week and was looking for a few good spots. If there are any links to sites in that area, that would be perfect. I'm also interested in something offshore a bit, if...

I was just wondering what the procedure was for screwing the valve of a manifold into its cylinder. Does this require a professional, or can you DIY? I got this from a "how to..." guide on assembly of doubles, but I was hoping perhaps someone could elaborate a bit: "First screw in...

The 36" hose that came with my ATX200 has a larger 1st stage connection than the Halcyon 7' long hose I just ordered. I was wondering if there were any problems with using the 2nd stage on a different gauge hose?

I recently purchased a Sea Elite manifold for twin cylinders and was wondering if anyone knows a site with instructions for installation, sizing, and troubleshooting the manifold/tanks for assembly. Or must I pay a LDS to assemble them professionally for me annually?

I was looking at two steel cylinders for purchase, both from Worthington. The 120cf was $45 more expensive than the 119cf, so I was wondering what the buoyancy characteristics of each of these cylinders would be. The first is a HP Steel 119cf (8" diameter, 24" height) and the other HP Steel...

I was wondering if most of the technical divers use two high-performance regs for a doubles rig? I've gotten a bit of contradictory information, so forgive me if this is a common question. Or... could you buy a high-performance reg for your long hose and a sturdy, reliable BASIC reg for the...

During the off-season do you disassemble your dry glove system, or do you leave it permanently attached to your drysuit wrist seals? I had a heckuva time getting them off the wrist seals and was concerned that I might cause damage to the seals if I removed them improperly, but was also...

Anyone know the nearest dive shop to Tawas City? I'd also be interested in any good wrecks in the area...

Next summer I will be visiting Tawas City, MI and was looking for a few nearby wrecks to dive and a LDS to rent tanks, and some gear for my buddy. Any help would be appreciated, and tips on exposure protection...

Anybody who knows the ins-and-outs of research, or has lots of experience on the web, will tell you to scrutinize any information carefully and consider the source. While I have found lots of good diving information at this site and at other forums similar to this one, you need to be extremely...

I did certifications for EAN and Dry Suit diving at DUI DOG Days this weekend, and when I returned home I had tiny red dots around my eyes that appeared to be either some sort of rash or tiny, circular bruises. This is isolated to around my eyes only, there is no pain, itching, or swelling...

Sorry... didn't see an FAQ here... what is Hogarthian Diving?