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I was wondering if anyone on here has used weight plates on their BP. I am looking into setting up a single tank rig with a dry suit and LP 95's, and it has become apparent that I am gonna need more weight then I expected. Some of the local dive shops recommended some alternatives, but I...

Are Steel Tanks doubles the standard for DIR? I am looking at buying some new tanks, and was just curious if DIR divers had a standard or prefrence in regards to tanks. Thanks.

I am looking to buy myself some tanks for a doubles set -up. Previous I have been diving mostly in Asia and have used AL 80 (11.4 LT) Tanks for my twins (I am also wear a 5 mm wetsuit) . I am prepare to dive with a drysuit in the Pacific NW here in the near future and wanted to get my own...

Hi, my name is Adam Todd, and I am interested in diving around the Seattle/BC area. I am a DM with 500+ dives and am diving a HOG set-up know. All of my dives have been in warm water. I have always been really interested in diving the NW, and I am now kinda formulating a plan to make it...

I'm looking for a Halycon SMB in the U.S. For some reason I am having a hard time locating one online. Does anyone know a distributer online where I may be able to find one? Thanx

This is an article from The Nation in Thailand: Russian tourist cut in half by speedboat's propellers, another missing Chon Buri - A Russian tourist was cut in half by propellers of a speedboat off Pattaya coast Monday afternoon, police said. Police said two tourists were hit by...

MANILA, Philippines - A deep-sea diver of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) died Friday afternoon after retrieving a body from the sunken ferry MV Catalyn B off Limbones Island in Cavite province. Commodore Luis Tuazon Jr., PCG-National Capital Region commander, said Petty Officer 3 Armand...

I found this article on Thaivisa.com (in the Krabi Forum) It looks pretty interesting, and a good place to avoid the crowd for the next few years. I reckon Nitrox would be a must. It'd be interesting to see who heads out there. Here it is: Large coral reef discovered in Phang Nga...

I was wondering if anyone on here has been diving while wearing a hair piece. Thanks.

Does anyone have any info on land based ops in Truk... I want to go over there and do five days diving. So far I saw The Truk Stop and Blue Lagoon - Any expirences with these guys? I want to use Twins and do both rec and deco dives there... It didn't look like The Truk Stop had facilities...

Does anyone have any expirence with the DIVE RITE NITETEK TRIO or the ZEAGLE N2ition 3 Dive Computers? I am looking at computers able to switch three gases. Any advice?

Hi, I recently completed an IART OC Ext. Range coarse, and was introduced to the concept of DIR. I am now independently researching the DIR, as I am making a complete overhaul of my equipment. Before I was using a DIN Apex Tungsten 1st stage /w a single tank and Jacket Style BC. As I am now...

Hi, I am new to Australia, and have never been diving here. I am doing a work visa here and probably will travel the West over the next 3-7 months- working along the way. I have my dive gear with me, and would love to do some dives. The question is where, and how. I do not have a live...

I was just wondering why it is so famous in Thailand for people to go from never really diving, to becoming instructors or dm's. I have done a bit of diving and travelling, and I have never seen it like the way it is in Thailand. It seems like the responsibilty of a professional to...

I was wondering if anyone knew if there was a place in PI where you can see Hammerhead Shark. I read in a couple books that they have them here, but didn't know if there was a place that is easier to find them. I am only interested in dives less then 55 meters, in order to find them....:crafty:

I am going over to PI in 2 days. I am thinking about doing my DM course in PG. Do you guys think this is a good place to do it? Are there any other locations that may be better for me. Right now I am kinda into Macro, but I like everything. I am really looking for a decent coarse, a...

Just how easy is it to hop on a Komodo liveaboard without reservations? I am gonna be over that way in Oct. but just want to play it by ear. I have some time to play with. Where is the place to find the liveaboard companies? Have any of you heard of people sucessfully booking on arrival...

I am planning my trip over there for November through December. I was planning on diving three different locations. So far I am set on diving PG, and Coron. I am looking for another spot in the vicinity of the Cebu area. In my research I found Malapusca, Southern Leyte, and Bohol...

I have been doing a bunch of diving in SE Asia, and I have heard so many people telling me that I simply must dive in the Philippines. I am planning this out for my next endevour. Basically I think Palawan/Coron sounds like the place for me. I am thinking about doing a live aboard in this...

i am just about to book a trip to sipadan. I will be doing four days diving there. The company recomended that I do 2 days Sipadan, one day Mabul, and one day at Sibuan. I can't find to much info on Sibuan. Has anyone here been over there. If anyone could help me with a recommendation I...