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I purchased a Aeris Atmos II based on recommendations from SB, and love it. I am looking for a second computer, for my son. How does the XR-2 compare to the Atmos II and/or what can anyone tell me about it? Thanks, Scuba Do

What are good dives in the Mid-Atlantic area?

I left my car windows cracked the other night, without checking the weather forecase first. As fate would have it, it rained, HARD. The interior of my car was more than moist the next morning. Though I tried to clean it all up, there is now a funky odor in it. Any advice on how to get rid of...

I have put off getting a save-a-dive kit because, well, nothing has ever gone wrong before, so why would it next time? But, I finally broke down and got one. Today was my first dive since buying it. Well, the dives went wonderfully. But, on the way home I had an issue with my car that would...

I am AOW (for whatever that is worth) and have 34 dives (so I am still a noob, but feel comfortable diving deep, wrecks). My two sons are OW and have 9 and 12 dives each. The one with 12 has only been in a quarry and the other has been in shallow ocean (50 feet max) on only two dives. I am...

I bought soft weights some time ago. Later I heard that some pellets used for these can leave a residue that is not good for the environment, but I thought I had clean pellets. Today I rinsed them after a dive and was horrified to see a gray residue come from them. Are there any soft weights...

I plan on diving in a lake this weekend. Last weekend I skinned my knee pretty badly. It still needs bandaging, but I think it stopped oozing yesterday. Here is the issue - one of my dive buddies is adamant that I shouldn't dive with this "open wound" as I will attract all kinds of "microbes"...

I am getting ready to purchase an Atomic Aquatics B2 regulator (after years of saving up). AA also makes a very expensive octo. The dealer also sells Aeris, but other dealers in town sell Oceanic and Scuba Pro. I now nothing about choosing an octo. What should I look for? Any suggestions of...

Peace on Earth, good will to all men and women.

Currently have an Aeris Atmos-II, but considering air integrated. Any opinions on the Aeris Elite T-3 (I have found some really good deals on it - $800). Thanks.

I was convinced to get the Brigade, in large part because of price. But, ScubaToys has the LTD on sale for $445 (just $46 more than the Brigade). Interested in what you think about the relative merits of these BCDs at these prices. Thanks.

OK. I am a proud Dork and I love to dive. I will say that, while I have nothing against a pink snorkel, I prefer no snorkel at all (some think it goes against that safety thing, but I never use it when I have it). Can I still join?

New game. Each turn, change only one letter of a four-letter word to make a new word (and don't just change it back to the word two entries before you). So, if the word to you is "gown," you could change the "g" to "d" for "down." The next person could then enter "dawn." Here is the first...

My son just got his C-card. We went diving last weekend. He had a bit of a problem with his ears the first dive, but eventually got down to about 57 feet with no on-going problems. On the second dive, he had more problems getting down, and finally had to quit after getting about 17 feet. His...

I am strictly a rec diver. I have dived in the tropics, but will probably be doing most of my diving in the mid-Atlantic of the USA area. I am 6' and weigh 200 lbs. While I have rented a Ranger LTD and like it, is there any reason for me to pay the extra money to get a Ranger over a Brigade...

I'm a tad frustrated, and looking for options beyond my bull-in-a-china-shop instinct. I prefer SSI instruction to PADI (i've tried both); however, I have problems with the SSI shop. I signed up (and paid) to take stress and rescue in May. I showed up for the class, but was told that it had...

That's all. Just Happy Halloween :)

I have spent the past year reading reviews and comments on this and other boards (and saving my money) and have just about decided to buy an Atomic B-2. From what I can gather, Atomic regs have the lowest WOB of any regs and are the dryest breathers. They also always seem to get the highest...

I don't think I have seen this one on ScubaBoard - type a single word. The next poster has to use a word that starts with the last letter of the preceeding word, e.g. prolific - clandestine - egg. Here goes: Ocean

I just got to change my profile from 0-24 dives to 25-49!!! OK, I realize this only means that I am a slightly less inexperienced diver, but it is progress. I also feel I am far more aware of what I am supposed to be doing, and what I still have to learn, than I was as a pure newbie (as...