I am going scuba diving in Central America.
Is it customary to tip and the divemaster and/or the crew of the boat?
If so, how much per day or per dive?
Thank you

Any special precautions needed before I leave for Belize from the States?
The CDC Web site mentions Malaria a lot.
Sheldon
sheldon@sopris.net

I want to go for a scuba diving trip to Costa Rica or Phuket and I would
like to have a [female] buddy, no age
restrictions.
Please reply to my email address  xpucmoc at hotmail dot com.

My back cannot put up any more with my double LP 98's and for the next
diving season I am considering to break them apart and dive them as singles.
I never used (or even seen in use) single tank wings and I am wondering what
is good out there. Halcyon's Eclipse looks nice but its ...

Hello everyone,  New to the group. I do read a few underwater blogs
and forums, and now here too.  Headed to Key West in a few weeks with
a HD camera crew.  Anyone wish to suggest some fav dive locations?
Will be in Key Largo also, but Key West is where we need some input.

When it comes to professional-grade photography equipment, Nikon has
been the top choice for many professional photographers. The choice of
a Nikon professional digital camera  is not made according to price,
because they are not inexpensive, but it is made for quality,

I'm new to scuba and would like to buy a tank, but am unsure of what
tank valve type I need.
I have a set of TUSA regs with a TUSA 1st stage. The only markings on
the 1st stage are:

Say Hey:
Steve Kramer who poses to be a professional photographer did not show
up at the foreign cementry in Chiang Mai, Thailand as requested. As an
American citizen he again has again displayed a snub towards VFW and

We just finished a run of ten pound, 1/4" backplates that are
gorgeous.
Ping me offline if you want one, I have a couple extra that I can let
go.

After doing a bit more research it looks like "most" of the Nitrox courses
being offered "online" must be completed with hands-on use of an analyzer at
the dive shop offering the course.  So, yes you can take the course online.
No, you will not get a certification card until you ...

Pictures of what Takin Gthepiss and Deckard would look like when I find out
their real identity (pretty soon).
http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/slideshow?collectionId=1272

Thanks for serving.  Regardless of country, you did something others
choose not to.

Originally, I went over to my LDS and tried on a 5/4mm Bare wetsuit.  It was
snug all around, with the exception of the small of my back.  It was also
very hard to get on.  I must have jumped up and down for 5 minutes just to
put the crotch into place not to mention getting my ...

I'm off to Belize again.
(neener, neener)
Until later,
chilly

Weather's been great.  The crowds are gone.  Diving is excellent.
Went to Wazee for a couple dives on 10/28 then again on 11/2 and 11/3.
Water is perfect, fish are abundant, there are no flying insects, suiting up
is comfortable with the cool weather, and there are no divers ...