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What EXACTLY are the differences between an MK2 and an MK2+ ?? I found this: Scubapro Mk2 and Mk2+ but it hardly seems to be a definitive answer. Quoting from the above link: I think the difference between the MK2 and MK2+ is with the TIS antifreeze stuff; if I remember it's basically a...

To the point: Most of my dives are under 20’ and at night just to watch the critters. I see no reason for a ‘safe second’ in these conditions. What am I missing? I’ve done my homework with past posts, this link shallow solo question sums it up: “There is not much talk of shallow solo diving...

My kid canvases the US as a "hot-shot" trucker. His latest adventure was Lake Tahoe. (Yes, he called the police and recovery peeps before diving.) Forget the diver's cove, continued to 90+ feet in the channel in real cold. Drove me crazy after I found out, his approach was to convert...

I'm upgrading a single tank rig for myself based on a Freedom Plate. The years are moving me down from double HP100's. I have several old salty 72s, a US Divers valve, regs, but I'm lacking a really 'cool' old metal waist buckle for 2" webbing. I'll use an old ScubaPro buckle if need be, but...

Can anyone post a copy of the original 1950's US Divers catalog page(s) that feature both the J and K valves. Much discussion over the years, no pics on SB that I can find...

Any chance for the return of 'Trader Ratings'? If they are back, I can't seem to find them...

Care to share an interesting Bathy-, Abysso-, or Hadopelagic VIDEO you may have seen? Please keep your vids deep, 1000 meters (3,000 feet) or better. I'll start shallow with two meso-bathy offerings that really capture two of the hundreds of weird brine pools on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.

So, I made a classic Thai dish today. It was predictably wonderful, just follow the directions. However I was left with 2/3 bag of green peanuts. Hmmmmm... I so dearly remember the Wakulla days of pulling off the road in Florida to get a soggy bag of boiled green peanuts right off the field...

I'm starting this thread in order to not hijack another thread that is offering some interesting options: Tired of this pair of tanks. To those in the know: How does one handle having only DIN cylinders/tanks? Looking for a 'workhorse' dual hose regulator, not a 'classic' unless they happen...

Are these guys edible? <i>Libinia emarginata</i> @agilis (or anyone else who might be likely to know)

@abnfrog, Any chance that you will run a solo course next year? No can do this year...

I just got my monthly email from NDPA – United, we can prevent the tragedy of drowning!. This one got me to thinking about my previous training with a public safety diving organization: World leader in Rescue Diving Courses I realize that in ‘Basic Scuba Discussions’ the agencies tend to...

A recent poll by @scubadada had several posters mentioning a swivel on this hose or that. Reminded me that all of mine are in serious need of maintenance. Piece of cake if you have the parts. I'm running short of kits, where to buy more???

Fishing is picking up for white perch - Delaware State News Yeah, just got my rod, tackle, and fin# ready. Bill's is closing??? https://www.capegazette.com/article/auction-bill’s-sport-shop-set-feb-2/173972 So where do I get my grass shrimp??? Along with store-bought branzino, this time of...

I'm finishing up a huge project that has to do with mask cleaning. All but done, AFAIC. Just a write-up is needed. Turning the guns onto another stalled project, SPEC boots. @raftingtigger sent me a GORGEOUS hard polymer form: Let's give this the attention that it deserves. So, Tigger is...

How about doing an alumni meet up with Steve (@abnfrog) sometime these next few summers in the GWN?? I need a solo cert. Some damn backwater perch just carded me... ;)

Up late (as usual) and a bit 'peckish'. No frozen squid to be found in the fridge so I doubled the shrimp. OMG!!!

OK, I lost track of where I was with @couv and @buddhasummer. Too much coming at me too fast (IRL). Let's start a new thread. I have three MK-15's that I want to get back into service. Swivel and environmentally sealed is the reason. Perfect for singles. 15's have a complicated past...

Now that I can inspect my own cylinders, Do I want any of my personal information on the VIP sticker? Seems to me that if some diver had an issue the lawyers would see a name and/or phone number on the tank(s) and guess who gets the first call... On the other hand, if I inspected a cylinder...

My current obsession with researching cleaning/treating dive masks led me to a sea glass reference. Part of the fun of doing proper research, uncovering the unexpected... Sea Glass Sea glass - Wikipedia I find this rather interesting, any experts or collectors out there???