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    No VA Kaiser Dive Savvy Doctor

    Just searched for "Sarita Kasa" by name on Aetna's Docfind. No such luck. Fly Girl, would you please inform DAN of your experiences? It would be helpful to add to their listing of dive-friendly physicians. The closest ENT they could refer me to was in Bethesda (Dr Schoenfeld, IIRC - quite...
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    Galileo Sol Warranty **BEWARE**

    In keeping with the OP's original intent for this message, unfortunately many of our non-diving loved ones don't read Scubaboard. Then there's the issue of how to politely say, "hey, my [event] is coming up, if you want to buy me dive gear, don't buy from x,y,z".
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    DUI Demo Day at Dutch Springs

    Bump, for this weekend. Looking forward to not getting wet!
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    DUI Demo Day at Dutch Springs

    Looks like this is the link to purchase advance tickets from DUI. Question for Indian Valley: how much will you be charging for the dry suit class? Guessing it's cash only? I'm hoping DUI will be bringing a slew of sizes since my LDS didn't have one that would fit my dive partner. And will...
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    How clear is lake rawlings??

    Shameless plug for my photos taken end of July at various depths.
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    Places to dive in Tampa?

    Are the responses still valid? I'm coming down to Tampa to avoid the inauguration and would like to get some dives in.
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    Tusa Platina SF-5x fin reviews?

    Finally got to use my new SF-5x's. Prior to buying these I tried out: Scubapro Veloce Club: my default, good overall. 1.2'/kick cycle. Scubapro Jet fins: incredible thrust, foot pocket too wide for my foot. Scubapro Twin Jets: couldn't find a kick style that didn't cause me to cramp...
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    DC Dive Show

    Definitely going!
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    DC Area Dive Shop

    I love National Diving Center on Wisconsin Blvd. They do have some loaners for some of the gear they sell. I need to return the Jet fin loaners in my possession.
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    Rawlings: Hump Day July 30

    Perhaps another time then. I just needed to get away from work and get wet. :-D
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    Rawlings: Hump Day July 30

    I am looking to dive tomorrow morning/afternoon at Lake Rawlings. If anyone sees a Subaru Baja with cap, that would be us.
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    Lake Rawlings, VA water temp now

    You may get a more rapid response at the Mid-Atlantic Bottom Feeders forum. I believe all local quarries are about 60 or so right now until the first thermocline.
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    LDS pricing

    My LDS tends to be about 10-15% more than LP or scubatoys, that said, they will always get first dibs on my money. Why? 1) For exposure protection gear, your LDS can arrange shipment and repair of zippers/non-wear and tear items for gear you bought through them. 2) Great friendly staff...
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    Guys -- Bathing Suit under 3mm wetsuit? 7mm wetsuit?

    Speedos. They don't bunch up and dry near instantly because they hug the body well. Depending, a full skin suit on top to allow ease of entry into my wetsuit.
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    Tusa Platina SF-5x fin reviews?

    Have any sites or anyone had experience with the Tusa Platina SF-5x fins? I'm trying to decide between those and the Scubapro Jet fins. Main characteristics I'm looking for (in order of preference) : power, maneuverability, ease of scissor kicking. I'm hoping the rigid sides will make the...
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    Are prescription masks really necessary?

    I'm -5.5 in one eye and -5.0 in the other. I believed uncorrected vision was fine for diving until our first ocean dive. Everyone was pointing at a shark and mantra ray, and all I saw was water, ;( The next day I hit this site for suggestions which led me to the Tusa Splendive IV (total under...
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    Any local temps?

    Bainbridge was 60F at surface, 38F at 60' two weekends ago. I'll repost temps this weekend when I go back.
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    How is Millbrook Quarry???

    Not a fan of Millbrook. The three points of entry we tried were characterized by sloped slippery rock. There are marginal facilities -- change in the open, no picnic tables, portajohns distantly spaced. I saw hardly any fish life compared to Bainbridge. My dive buddy got his first...
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    OT Laser Eye Surgery?

    Get multiple consultations. Each LASIK operator gave me _completely_ different opinions on my candidacy for LASIK/PRK. In the end, I chose to buy a TUSA Splendive IV and prescription lenses ($42 + two $30 lenses) via my FSA account. No leaks and regrets.
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    St Thomas Dive report

    We have a timeshare with Wyndham Vacation Resorts. The resorts can also be booked by non-owners I believe. Our time was split between the Bluebeard Beach Resort and the Elysian Beach Resort. Of the two, we found the resort facilities at the Elysian to be nicer, but the suites at the Bluebeard...
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