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Baited Shark Dive Nitrox question....
Hi Divers, I am new here (and haven’t been approved to respond to anything yet) and new to diving. I am interested in this dive with a local charter. I’ve written to them with my question, no response...
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From NAUI to PADI
Hi divers I am new to diving and new here. I just got open water certified with NAUI, and i am joining a school in the fall that gives me the option to take the advanced course with PADI. Can i just...
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What dive plans do you recommend for the new Dutch Springs visitor?
I visited Dutch Springs for the first time last week and did 3 dives. I had some buddies that made our recommended dives. Since I am renting an 80 tank my dive time is limited especially for deeper...
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AOW wreck or multi-level diver
Im taking my first steps towards my AOW next month. Im doing Nav. and deep (because its require) and my instructors is recommending buoyancy and night diver, which Im excited about. Now I need one more...
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Dutch Spring in PA Shallow water
I am new to scuba and just got my open water cert a month ago. I would like to dive in Dutch Spring in PA. I am not very comfortable in deep water yet. Do Dutch Spring has enough area of shallow water...
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Wetsuits - How to Choose a Brand?
I am a new diver (only 8 dives). Based on where I plan on diving and my experience with wetsuits so far, I know I want a full 5mm wetsuit. However, I am overloaded by the number of brands and models...
View ArticleWetsuit Mill for Orange Beach - Pensacola dives
We are diving Orange Beach AL and Pensacola FL the first of June and need to know what mill wetsuit we should use? We have 5 mill suits. Hoping that’s not to thick.
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Vortex Springs Florida
Hey anyone dived in the Vortex springs in florida? I would love to hear about it.
View ArticleGetting back in the water - Thinking about spearfishing...
I have a very dated PADI Basic Open Water certification and have not had SCUBA gear on my body for years. I am looking for a refresher course (if they exist). From there I would like to continue...
View ArticleDiving in Florida - need advice
Since I can’t reply to posts, respond to anyone, or submit requests, I’m in a pinch trying to communicate with members. I do have a short suspense, because I traveling from Virginia tomorrow to Florida...
View ArticleBlack Diamond BCD
I am finally working on getting my PADI Open Water certification. I have purchased most of my equipment and am working with an old Seaquest Black Diamond BCD I am encountering problems with it rolling...
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What is a logged dive?
As the title says, what is a "logged" dive. Does it have to be signed off by a second person? If so, does that person have to be a diver? One of my bucket list items is to dive with sharks. Some of the...
View ArticleDive sites for 14 yo around Houston area
I have a 14 year old that has taken to diving really well. Unfortunately, she’s limited to 40 feet until August when she turnes 15, then I can get her in an advanced class. Until then, I need places to...
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Depth of Practicing descending .....
I completed my Open Water on April 13, 2018 in Maui. A week later, I did a two tank dive. The first was at forty feet and the second, about an hour later, was at sixty feet. And apparently, I am still...
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Best dive spots in Indonesia?
I’m just new to diving, my first dive experience was in Maldives last March with my family. I just love everything about it, I’m planning for another trip not sure what month though but I’ll make it...
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Traveling gear
We are finally taking our trip to Cozumel in January. Should I bring my own gear or use resort/dive shop gear. We each get a free suitcase and carry-on and I can get all my gear less weights in the...
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Wetsuit or not
Hey all like the category say New Diver so don’t beat me up too bad. How do most of you make a decision on wearing a wet suit? what water temps do you start wearing them? Im not a cold natured person...
View ArticleMustache or Not?
Do you shave your mustache for diving? If not, do you do anything special to ensure your mask seals tightly with no or minimal leakage? I have been diving with and without a mustache, but that doesn’t...
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BCD or not?
OK, so this probably does not belong in "New Diver Q&A" for several reasons, but since all the other "... or not" threads are here: Thoughts on using your drysuit as your primary BCD. I have been...
View ArticleShould I buy a used Computer? What about BC and Reg?
Hi I am a new diver and like the idea of having my own stuff but am cost sensitive. I wanted to get the groups opinion on buying a used dive computer. Do they change drastically year over year? Will I...
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