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My understanding of what happened is inconsistent with what DiverDownD3 shared. I can understand how pieces of the story could be misinterpreted to come to that conclusion though. I'm not the right person to share anything more. I wasn't involved in the accident, and I'm not involved in any...

You've worked hard all year long. Reward yourself this fall, before the holiday season. Come with us to Statia and Saba for 8 days and 7 nights! Trip includes transportation between islands leaving from SXM, diving 5 days in both destinations, breakfast each day, and 4 nights dinner in Saba...

I'm not an expert on the subject of lightweight diving by any means (Compared to twin HP 100's and an AL 40, the weight of my regulators is negligible) But isn't the whole idea behind a lightweight travel reg to save a few ounces in your baggage? That way you can pack another pair of boxers and...

Makes sense... I'll have to try it. pazzo (and everyone else) - I witnessed a SWB in a 12' swimming pool last year. The dive was short, maybe a minute long (est). The guy did not do what most people would call hyperventilation, although he did change his normal breathing pattern prior to his...

I've been looking for some water-related training to accompany my newfound daily routine of pushups, situps, and running... I think this will be it. Thanks for the advice. Again, very cool tool. -Brad

Those of you asking about a video of a displacement clear - I have one. I don't feel comfortable putting it on Youtube due to the fact that I'm not sure who the diver is being taped. If anyone wants to host it and post a link in this thread, that's ok. Just let me know how to get it to you (1.3...

Very cool tool. Any recommendations on where to start, in terms of how often and which exercises to work on? Am I correct in the assumption that the O2 exercises work on reducing your o2 consumption rate, and the CO2 exercises work on increasing the threshold on the urge to breathe? One very...

dumpsterDiver - Do you mind elaborating on why you don't like to have your snorkel in your mouth?

If the trip is at your expense with a group of friends that understand that you're not acting as a captain, and at least one is somebody you trust with your boat... Sure, let them hold the fort down while you get a dive in. Of course on a charter, you would need another captain. But I would...

down007diver - Have you tried diving out of Wrightsville or Topsail beaches? Spearit knows their stuff when it comes to teeth, and Aquatic Safaris is very convenient to I-40 and has a big, fast boat and fully equipped shop. If you ever get a chance, check out these operations. Feel free to PM if...

Yeah, as far as I know, all the buttons are the same from the 20D to the 30-40-50D, but the screen got bigger, so the buttons spread out a little :( Do you think Ikelite would sell just the back piece? Seems like a win-win-win, they get a sale, I get a new camera, Canon sells another body... -B

OK, I've had my Canon 20D now since they first came out. I got an Ikelite housing for it not long after. I love them both. The camera is just now starting to show age. I've contemplated an upgrade with every new model out, and I'm starting to get serious about it. But (and there's always a but)...

A 106 Westship... That's a serious boat. I bet it fit in well in Gustavia. I've thought about trading my 17ft scout for one someday :) The hidden marina up over the hill you could barely get a car to? That was Anse Marcel. How did you like driving the 61' hatteras through that rocky narrow...

Where were you in SXM? I spent a couple years skippering VPM's charter boats out of Anse Marcel (French/St Martin side).

Basically, a semi-dry suit is a well-designed, properly fitting wetsuit :)

I haven't been watching the weather all the way up in Raleigh. Would like to get back in soon though, I haven't been in salt water since September. Things are good, since Charlie stopped running charters I've worked in St. Maarten for a little while, then at Aquatic Safaris this summer, now...

Lots of opinions here! Let me put my spin on it, see if y'all think that is a good summary: The tanks: - Catalina (or Luxfer for that matter) AL80's exist because they are cheap - Steel tanks last longer when properly maintained, and are much easier to own (i own both) - Worthington 100's give...

Tom (SPEARIT) would know much better than I about current fossil conditions. Most of my teeth are the little white ones from the Hyde :) But this summer I was witness to a boat that came up with 700 teeth in a day among 19 divers near Frying Pan Tower. We have a handful of great exposed ledges...

Oh, I didn't mean to say that the only reason to carry a snorkel is that it is required... Just that it would likely be required for a class due to standards, and that outside of classes it is a judgment call. Like you said, you don't carry a snorkel in calm seas, but do when you expect a...

Work in the business... you'll dive for free but eat Ramen most nights.