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Just thought I would pass along some well deserved news. Warren Lo from Toronto Canada will be featured in the June issue of Scuba Diving Magazine You can read about him here and view some of his great work. Scuba Diving Magazine - Warren Lo of Toronto, Ontario, Canada Congrats Warren!

This comes from something that happened to me this year. After reading a reply to a post from another thread http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/general-scuba-equipment-discussions/263742-air2-octo-inflators-2.html I began to wonder what others would do. Please read this and only respond with...

I posted this here becuase I think most of you advanced divers may be able to help me with my search. I am looking for data and or information in regards to exposure limits and effects of both CNS and the OTU's for diving. Any help would ge greatly appreciated. Thanks Rob

Just looking for anyone who uses or has knowledge about the XS Scuba 300 bar manifold. I haven't used any before and my LDS has told me this is a good manifold. Just seeking inputs good or bad. http://www.xsscuba.com/graphics/valves/manifold_lg.jpg Thanks

Looking for some feeback! I have a Bare HD Trilam suit I bought this year. I have one Pocket on thy right thigh. Just wondering do many of you have two pockets. Do they really cause that much drag. I am finding I don't have much room in one pocket for my mask and sea snips camera so...

A question for those using the OCTO inflator / AIR2 type regs. I have been looking at the various post regarding donation of octo's vs primary and something came to mind that those of you who use these could hopefully answer for me. When faced with an OOA situation you now have donated...

I just bought some webbing for a continuous harness on my back plate DIR style. I bought 2 inch from Dive Rite. This webbing feels very soft unlike most I have seen before. In comparison to OMS webbing this feels like a cloth easy to bend and manipulate. I am wondering what type is mostly...

Hi all, and firsty I would like to say great forum. Secondly thanks for the posting on the DIR III video, I just finished watching and found it very useful. My question is... Why do GUE/DIR divers use the left hand to hold the canister or primary light? It seems this is the same arm that...

Hello everyone! I was wondering If anyone has purchased and are using the new APEX TEK 3 setup. I am in the market and have the oportunity to purchase this setup for my new doubles. What I have seen is that you are basically getting the new first stage left and right configuration with the...

Hi everyone, Hope you all are having a great dive season. I am sure it has been asked and I would like to know what most of you use for doubles and in tank size. I am making the move to doubles this winter. I have a faber 130 and was thinking should I double it or down size to smaller tanks...

How conservative are dive computers. Have had this discussion a few times and have read articles here, with statements in regard to some computers are too critical when it comes to being conservative. I compared my Suunto Cobra 2 by running it in dive plan mode to the PADI RDP and...

Recently I have had this discussion with many divers experienced and some not so experienced. So I am looking here to see what other divers think about this subject. I was certified last May and have logged 40 dives not including my open water. Of that 40 dives 16 were wreck dives deepest...

Ok just a quick question... How many of you diving with a group or just buddied up leave a stage bottle at the recommended decompression safety stops during your dives for emergency? Do you feel a need for this or what circumstance would make you use, or not use one. I have been on a few...

I am wondering If many divers use a latex dryhood? I would like to hear pro's and con's, Is it worth using. I have read the latex dryhoods keep your head dryer and warmer, any truth to this? Thanks All!

I recently bought a Bare Trilam ATR HD drysuit, I don't have the suit yet and will be a first time user. My LDS is going to give me a session how to use the suit. My question is this, Does the dryhood work the same as a wetsuit hood by allowing a layer of water to keep your head warm? It also...