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Just wondering if this is common. I have a pretty new expensive steel analog SPG which seems to show 200 psi higher than the pressure (3900psi) compared to 2 other (way cheaper) SPG's... (3700psi) Halcyon to be specific. One of my lds told me that this is common, where the other told me that...

2-3 months ago I got couple SS snaps/clips from diverite express. One of them was unusable so it never got even wet (it was very hard to open) and the other got pretty unusable after 20 dives. I didn't bother to send the snap(s) back or anything since they are just $8-10 each, but I'm just...

It was my first dive today with a canister light and I do have some minor questions. During the dive I immediately realized that I can't dump my air nor check my SPG without switching hands (light from left hand to right hand.) It was a fantastic dive with no problems(*), but I just...

All; I need some information about how to perform maskless ascents. I guess the teammate with the mask should maintain physical contact with the maskless teammate and should handle the ascent profile while the maskless teammate "simply" stays with him/her. Any tips/recommendations on this?

How do you repair your wetsuit? I'm planning to stitch openings in my socks/gloves/wetsuit, but I need to apply something on the stitched area to make it waterproof. Does aquaseal work? Or do you use any other cheap solutions?

To be able to work at my LDS, I need to replace my DSS wing with a Halcyon wing. I'm using an STA'less single tank DSS rig. Has anybody had any experiences with mounting a Halcyon wing on this setup? I know I will need an STA. But I need to know how this will hold up, and if it'll be as...

For recreational open water diving, during the ascents especially at the last 10 ft, it's hard for me to see where I am ascending to since I'm horizontal. The real problem is my teammates do not follow DIR at this point and they prefer to become vertical and pop up to the surface. If my team...

I have a new single tank setup of scubapro mk25 and 2 x S600's. I've been pretty happy with the performance so far (about 70 dives). Recently I have realized that my primary second stage was breathing hard and took it to my LDS. They said first stage was close to being serviced and serviced it...

I have a Cressi edy wrist computer. This has standard wrist watch band. I would like to take the original band out and use bungee with it somehow. Basically it's the same task as taking a standard wrist watch and mounting it with bungee. Unfortunately, I would like to keep the watch open...

From PADI's encyclopedia of recreational diving, a diver's lung volume decreases by 15-20 percent (more when vertical) due to water pressure on thorax. I do understand why lung volume would be reduced when a diver is vertical since regulator second stage will provide x ATM (ambient pressure)...

Do I need H or Y valve for single tank for Fundies class? It says so on GUE web site.

I'm a beginner diver (60-70 dives, PADI rescue) and I'm trying to follow/learn DIR principles. I'm trying to learn as much as possible via internet, GUE online resources/books. My instructor is also familiar with DIR and she's been helping me a lot. I'm planning to take a GUE-DIRF class in...

What's the DIR stance on using (or why not using) snorkel? Specific to recreational open water with no overhead environment... I haven't yet taken any DIR classes yet, so I don't know the DIR answer to this. But so far my personal solution to the snorkel problem has been using a small...

I'm looking for cheap solution for small weight pockets (max 5lbs each) that attach to a 2 inch webbing. I need 4 of these: 2 for my weight belt and 2 for my tank belt. Must hold a soft 1 lbs bag securely. Any recommendations?

I'm trying to modify my Tusa SCA-230 console which is currently on a 32inch HP hose. I'll cut out the rubber boot of the gauges and leave the bare SPG attached to a 24'inch HP hose. Then I'll move the depth gauge to my wrist using a wrist mount. I talked to my LDS and they said 24'inch might...

I'm trying to get rid of the bulky boot of the console and leave the bare SPG attached to the HP hose and move the depth gauge to my wrist. The console is a Tusa SCA230. I don't see any wrist mounts that can fit this gauge. Do you know if any manufacturer which offers a wrist mount that can...

Spent about 2-3 hrs setting up the rig. DSS medium SS BP, LCD30 wing... (I'm 178lbs, 7mm exposure suit, HP100 steel, 6 lbs weight belt) Jumped in the water next day. Felt like freediving, the rig is so streamlined. I was smiling while doing dolphin kicks and gliding through the water... :D...

I'm going to Turkey in the middle of November this year to Izmir/Cesme/Alanya and possibly other coastal cities in between Izmir/Alanya. Are diving schools/clubs still active at this time of year? I'll take my equipment with me if I can do 2-4 dives over there. It may also be possible for me...

DSS SS BP LCD30 Wing Hog harness After ordering online, I received a call after 10 minutes. DSS verified my order and made sure I ordered the right size and right equipment. Excellent job... I'm very pleased and extremely excited to set this rig and start using it!!!!

I'm looking into changing my setup to DIR in the future. Currently, I dive with single HP100 steel and AL80's with a zeagle ranger ltd using 7mm wetsuit/boots/hood. I'm a recreational diver. But I want to do it right, comfortable and safe... I weigh 176lbs and I use 14lbs with HP100. 4x2 lbs in...