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I initially learned through a So Cal dive shop that many would know but I won't name. The Open Water class was a nightmare and I left the class with little or no confidence in my abilities. Many years later I went into a Sport Chalet where I was not happy with the service. The sales person...

Get on the Catalina Express early, go over to Avalon and dive the dive park. There are tons of places to dive in So Cal but I like this about the best. It is beginner to advanced, there are several wrecks within the park, there is no fishing or hunting so the critters are there and they don't...

During DM, my buddy and I just slowed down and relaxed. There is no time limit so we made a valiant attempt to put our instructor to sleep:D What I found helpful was that he helped me with my fins and I helped him with his. We used two completely different weight integrated BCDs and there is...

The basics of diving haven't changed a lot. A refresher in the pool will bring you up to speed. I was out almost 10 years and my LDS suggested I take OW again because things had changed. I chose to take the refresher then jump into Advanced. The instructor did a good assessment of my skills...

Can't gp wrong on the Magician. My favorite boat. Service is always top notch, great boat and crew. Get their the night before and sleep on the boat that way you have a bunk to crash in on the way over and back. I dive the Magician anytime I want a boat ride.

Everyone has a different view but I think most folks will agree that anyone can sue anyone for just about anything. The question isn't if you can prevail, it is, can you afford to defend yourself. SB is getting hammered for things others have said. That is a tough one to defend. As a DM, you...

I love Fools Gold. Dive isn't the primary thing but it sure makes the movie interesting. Fool's Gold (2008/I)

Picked this up from capt. Jim today and it is as advertised. The suit is in show room condition. Thanks Jim. Pleasure doing business with you.

For what it is worth, I am over 100 and I still haven't. Not comfortable with it yet.

When I did mine in September, I mostly did back and side stroke (both sides). Up one way, back a different. We used a short pool so there were lots of laps. Changing styles broke up the boredom and kept from too much muscle fatigue.

May actually get to dive it this year. Was on the Dutchman last year but, if I can find a buddy, I'm dive'n this year. This is a VERY worthy cause.:dancingsnoopy:

I have been talking with this guy for a couple of days. One of the guys I dive with has one that he has only gotten 20 min of battery time in the pool. I think you can squeeze more time out of it but this is a $200 (or less) scooter so you get what you pay for.

AOW is a bit of a misnomer. After 4 dives in OW you can take AOW and get another 5 dives. 9 dives does not an Advanced diver make. Don't let that stop you from moving into AOW. My biggest mistake as a new diver was to let the "advanced" name spook me. I didn't get my AOW done for almost...

I DMd an OW dive #3 & 4 where most of the students showed up with UW cameras. The instructor briefed them on when and where the cameras were appropriate. Almost all of the students left them on the boat until the tour on #4. There were a couple that we had to redirect a little but it wasn't a...

Are you saying that it is protected? I haven't seen it in the last four or five months but it was very bad in a couple of spots last fall. How very sad. It is one of my favorite dive spots. Is there any reason why concerned divers couldn't just pull it out like weeds in the yard? Dr. Bill?????

Thanks El Dude. No, my career is in another field but I am a PADI instructor and it sounds like there isn't much call for that skill. I was just looking for an LDS to establish a relationship with. Great deals may be found on the web but I still want to talk to a guy behind a counter when it...

I am looking at a job in Humboldt so I hit the PADI site and I don't see any PADI shops in Eureka or Arcata areas. Where do divers go for their fills, maintenance etc...

Am I missing it? What size?

Prayers our way right now!

I think it has to do with rapid, shallow breathing. Ken's post makes a lot of sense. The trigger for hyperventilation is a build up in CO2 but it is also stress or cold related. The first time this happened to me, I was at the surface and had plenty of fresh air. It was my first OW training...