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Scuba diver dies after being rescued
A woman scuba diver who was pulled out of the water off Alki Beach
after losing consciousness Tuesday evening has died, according to

I need some recommendations for equipment that I hope to buy in the
near future for warm water diving.  Excuse my newbie terminology.
The BCD's with the pockets for weights  "appear" to be easier to deal
with than weight belts which I find to be a pain.  I get the impression

I am interested in compiling the various meanings and understandings of
the word 'decompression' as understood by many of us divers today. From
my experience and opinion, I understand the word to mean: de, as in
removing or taking away and compression to mean to add external force

I booked my flight into Orlando for late on the 23rd and out early on
the 29th.  I'm not sure about the particulars as my buddy in Florida
is not exactly rolling in dough (he works in Florida, 'nough said) and
didn't commit to any itinerary.

hello i'm a newcomer,
Someone can give me any suggestion about the regulator Apex AT 20? I's
quite new and i can't find any comment..
thx

Brand new, never been wet;
1) OMS 45# double wing, $150
1) DiveRite Travel wing, $125

If you live in the lower left corner of the country, I'll see you this
weekend.
 Maybe.

Anybody ever dive with them? Good, bad?

In my last post I requested feedback regarding different pieces of gear
I'm considering buying.  What I forgot to ask was:
I assume all these components from different mfrs. are standardized and
will all work together?

Okay... I know that this isn't a very weighty question, but....
Back when I got my first C-card in 1999, it had a cool image of dophins
on the front.
Now, I've finished my advanced-open-water stuff and it's time to get a

I'm out by the road, south side of the park.

Does anyone here have any input on a make/model of fish finder that
lends itself well to finding submerged trees/houses/boats etc. in
your favorite lake or river?
I live in an area where they built several dams and flooded lowlands

I'm a newly certified diver, about to go on my honeymoon to Australia.
I'm looking to incorporate a live-aboard into our trip.  My fiance is
fine with it even though she doesn't dive (she snorkles).  Was
wondering if you can recommend comapnies, destionations etc.  We can

i'm thinking of getting a non air integrated wrist computer with an
analog pressure gauge and compass.. or maybe an air integrated computer
with a compass attachment. everything i read says 'you must have a
backup pressure gauge and depth gauge and ideally even a back up bottom

Having problems learning how to purge my mask - half mask fill, full fill,
removal & replacement. Maybe I have a phobia, but everytime that water hits
my nose I breath in water.  Help!! Any ideas?