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Used Scuba Diving Equipment – Scuba Divers: Can You Help Me with Some Basics?

scubawiz — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:28:46 +0000

huge loser

Used Scuba Diving Equipment – I’ve only been on a couple of dives and need a little help buying my first scuba kit.

I will be doing shallow dives at first (I think 60 feet or less is considered shallow, is it not?), before moving on to deeper dives. Will be primarily in cold fresh water lakes and in tropical oceans perhaps once or twice a year.

Money is not a big concern, would rather get a good kit now than have to re buy my equipment as I gain in experience and move on to deeper dives. Not sure whether or not a Nitrox kit is necessary or not, what would you recommend? What is required in upgrading a scuba kit to nitrox?

Also, when filling tanks for regular air mixtures, is it simply regular air (21%). Is a specialized compressor needed? Are they expensive? Can I simply buy a new compressor that will only be used for my breathing apparatus?

Thanks.

Any other tips you might think of will help. I am scheduled to take a PADI course soon, however they are far away and I am not able to stop in and talk.

What do you think? Please comment below to tell me.

Used Scuba Diving Equipment – Can You Purchase Scuba Diving Equipment for Your Own Use?

scubawiz — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:19:48 +0000

Swimmer_

Used Scuba Diving Equipment – I was wondering if i could buy all of the Scuba Diving equipment for my own use? Do you need a permit? etc?

Scuba Diving Gifts – What Should I Buy My Friends for Their 13th Birthdays?

scubawiz — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:14:07 +0000

fuzzykitten ^o^

Scuba Diving Gifts – So my friends both have birthdays coming up (13th). One likes pink, and likes cartoony things, but isn’t too girly. The other likes scuba diving, dolphins, swimming, etc. What would be some great cheap gifts to give each of them?

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Scuba Diving Computer – Scuba: Dive Computer Algorithms question?

scubawiz — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:10:03 +0000

Torrential

Scuba Diving Computer – I own a Suunto Cobra dive computer and really like the brand and model. Its easy to use, reliable and trusted.
I dive most weekends up to 20 metres on standard air although I will be going deeper and using Nitrox shortly and the Cobra can cover this also.

My fiance has taken up diving and really enjoys it – I think it’ll be a life-long hobby (yeah!). She does’nt have a dive computer yet (decompression tables need to be used and known inside and out first!).

I would be happy with her getting any Suunto BUT I know algorithms vary by manufacturer and/or model?
SO………If the algorithms vary then presumably the decompression stops etc shown will vary on 2 different computers on the same dive. I know the manufacturers err on the side of caution but if I were to buy another Suunto for her we would be relying on a single algorithm.

I guess my questions are…
1. Is it *entirely* safe to rely on 1 brand (along with dive tables of course)?

2. Do the decompression stop depth and times etc vary very much between manufacturers?

Sorry for the long winded question ;o)

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Scuba Diving Gifts – Fathers Day DIY Gift?

scubawiz — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:03:41 +0000

`eliza-beth ‹‹3

Scuba Diving Gifts – Okay. Fathers day is coming! and I really want to make it special, he does so much for me and my mom and brothers. But I wanna make something that involves his hobbies: scuba diving, golfing, camping.
have any ideas/suggestions?

I wanna get him something too. something small. a gift card, etc. something not too expensive either, less than 25$ ??
help please! thnx alot!!

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Scuba Diving Computer – How to Import DVD Videos to Your Computer?

scubawiz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:01:41 +0000

La Mexicana …(same person)

Scuba Diving Computer – A friend of mine filmed me while scuba diving, and the he burned the movie on a dvd. Now i would like to burn this “movie” into one of my folders in order to edit it. But I don’t know how.

How do you copy a movie from a cd to your files?Using what program?

any help is appreciated
copy pasting doesnt work… when i try to open it later , it comes as some other type of file other than a movie file…

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Scuba Diving Gifts – What’s a Good Birthday Present to Get for a 27 Year Old Boyfriend Who’s Not Into Games Hunting or Cars?

scubawiz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:58:50 +0000

Kimberly L

Scuba Diving Gifts – Can you help me find a great bday gift for my older boyfriend? He’s not into video games, hunting, cars, clothing etc… He does however workout religously, enjoys a good organic beer, and loves playing with his iphone. We have gone scuba diving, sky diving, hiking etc so he also enjoys outdoor actitivies. What would be a good gift for this type of man?

Used Scuba Diving Equipment – Can Anyone Please List the Equipment You Need for Scuba Diving?

scubawiz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:18:25 +0000

proudchocoholic505

Used Scuba Diving Equipment – Thanks! And if you use a site, listing the site would be nice, too!

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Scuba Diving Computers – While Scuba Diving with Your Buddy: Can You Share a Single Dive Computer or Do You Both Need One?

scubawiz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:53:42 +0000

Ze_Abron

Scuba Diving Computers – I would like to know if i need to go through the extra expense of buying a second one for my wife. They are very expensive. Surely using the dive tables and a single computer is ok? Or is this not recommended? Or is it a definite no-no?

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Used Scuba Diving Equipment – Best Scuba Site in Los Angeles Area?

scubawiz — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:31:53 +0000

Used Scuba Diving Equipment – Please include the name of a Dive Center I can use, not just the dive site, because I’ll be renting equipment.
I will be traveling there in February and am used to the warm water of the Caribbean- will I just be too cold to go diving?

What are your thoughts on the subject?