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I will keep my eye out for the underwater police. The last time I checked the US Constitution our founding fathers wanted to give us all liberties, to include the right to bear arms to include slings. I agree that catch limits are the way to regulate the fishing industry not the meathod of...

DevonDiver Great replies and they all make a lot of sense. The extra welded D rings would be to attack the 40cu/ft tanks. I know in caving they like to put reels and other stuff on the rear or on the crotch strap, but when using a scooter I do not want to get any entanglements with the prop...

Japan-Diver, I agree with all your posts, Tony you might try on coming back and check on Okinawa, as it is the number one tourist destination for the Japanese, and when you come in the off season the hotel rates, and rental car rates are nearly half of those during the peak times. It pays to...

I am seeking information those who have dove the Hollis SMS 50. I am a tech 50 meter diver, and there are some small changes to the SMS 50 that I would like to make. I do not want to void the warranty. For instance both the shoulder buckles and the waist D rings I would like to change to...

Cdcreasey117, WWII Wrecks are part of the adventure of diving in Okinawa. Today we found two pieces of 155mm brass underwater on a shore dive. We also frequently find 50cal brass and coke bottles from 1945. It seems that Super Typhoon Jelawat undiscovered brass that has remained dominant for...

I am Kamakazi98 frequent dive buddy and I concur. I have dove, North Carolina, Florida, Hawaii, Guam, Siapan, Thailand, Philippines, and Palau...and I always compare the diving back to Okinawa. Okinawa has nearly 100 sites you can dive from shore. I have put all of these dive sites (nearly 500...

Diving in Okinawa, is getting better with sittings of more large creatures this early spring, and the last of the Humpback Whales returning to Alaska. We have also several sittings of flamboyant cuttle fish, and mimic octopus. The water is warming up and the trade winds are switching and coming...

A couple more dives after conditioning the battery. Second dive a 80 min run time then a 5 hour recharge. Next dive a 2:20 minute run time with power to burn. Weight is about 40lbs, I can carry with one hand, but it is a struggle. I carried the scooter 500m/yards on my shoulder across the beach...

I just got my Hollis 160, and have only one dive that had a 45 minute run time, but I did not drain the battery dead, as the tide was coming in and I did not want to walk across the reef with the scooter, and my gear. The varible pitch prop is good for verying contitions. It did not come with...

TH Phillipp, Thank you for monitering the boards, and making a quick responce. We have the Aqualung rep in town this week, I am trying to resolve the issue through my local LDS (Torii Beach Scuba Locker). My Zuma BCD is at the shop. If I have any issues I will be sure to take a digital picture...

In PRO check you be authorized to teach, and you will see ratings for DM and DSD leader. You will also get a DSD leader card in the mail. You can also register your DSD's using PIC online in the PADI PROS site, but if you are not a DSD leader then this will not be available. If you are looking...

Aqualung Zuma travel BCD lasted about 50 dives. The tank strap tore through the bladder and the stitching near the tank strap is failing. The chest strap pops off the rails and is easily broken. Aqualung seems to fix this on the 2011 version just be careful which version you buy.

I also have broke L4 lumbar spine on a parachute jump so I can not use integrated weights as the stress of the extra weight on the sholders helps to compress the spine. I easily cut the intgrated weights off the Zuma for a more streamlined front. I then wear th ole weight belt which sits on my...

I still see value in the dive tables. Many divers never read the compter manual and don't have a basic understanding of dive theory. By teaching tables they understand dive theory and can apply this into using a dive computer. Again I teach all three, as if you are on a dive vacation in a remote...

I also have broke L4 lumbar spine on a parachute jump so I can not use integrated weights as the stress of the extra weight on the sholders helps to compress the spine. I easily cut the intgrated weights off the Zuma for a more streamlined front. I then wear th ole weight belt which sits on my...

I own a first generation Zuma and they are great for travel. I do not like the integrated weights so I cut mine off, with this the Zuma is more stream lined than a wing, and weight only oz's. The issue I had is when I was putting on my steel 120 cu/ft tank the tank strap tore through the bladder...

I teach all three. The Open Water Students get Dive Tables in their crew pack along with a log book and a text book. I also have the Electronic Recreational Dive Planner (eRDP) a non-submersable electronic multilevel dive planner. Finally if any student owns a dive computer I will teach them...

I the latest copy of DAN's Alert Diver Magazine they had a VHF radio with GPS that clips to your BCD. Inside the waterproof case it can go to 428feet. Out side the case it can go to 3feet. The radio has a chat feature that can alert your dive boats VHF radio, or a panic button that would alert...

Thank you for sharing Johnasan74! I am working to complete all the underwater dive maps for the Ryuku's (Okinawan) islands nearly 400 sites all total. I am working on the final islands to the east and north of Okinawa. I have published all my work at: www.hotdive.com No log in is required...

I highly recommend Coral Bay Beach club. The closest Dive resort to 10 Japanese WWII wrecks.