Does it influence the performance of the ATX100 2nd stage when you use a
3/8 hose (with a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter to connect to the 1st stage)?

I've just taken delivery of my cheapo underwater camera (and, incidentally
am very impressed by how sturdy the housing seems) and chucked it in a
bucket of water.
It floats like a cork!

I'm looking for some paper to go through my new laser printer.  I'd
like some ordinary paper and some self adhesive paper (or something)
that I can take under water.  Any one know a supplier?
Cheers

Anyone know of a good dive equipment insurance company?
Any good or bad experiances?
I have had my equipment for sometime so don't have recipts anymore. What
would happen in the event of a claim?

Is it possible to get a Buddy Commando BC repaired ? I bought it as
part of a second hand package...which so far has proven to be a
package of sh*t. When I inflate it with the mouth piece it deflates in
about 10 minutes. Is it possible to get it repaired ?

Calling all divers,
We need your help and the benefit of your experience. We are trying to compile
a list of top tips for a "tip of the day" database in www.ukdivers.net website,
Will you send in your best tips? Anything at all to do with diving, seamanship,

Can anyone one who owns a pair of Dampire boot driers remind me what the
'cooking times' for rejuvanating them in the microwave?  It's time they were
done but can I find the bl**dy instructions and I don't wanna ruin them.
Thanks in advance.

I've have an interesting picture taken on a recent trip to the red
sea, how can I post it here?
Thanx
S

I am please to announce that the winning photographs from this years
splash-in can now be view on the St. Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine
Reserve's website.
The address is:

I am going to Portland on the 12/9 , and i have a very bad back which
has kept me out of the water for 4 weeks now, but I am diving anyway
b4 i get all dried out, so.....if anyone sees a bent over diver
struggling with his kit.....lend a hand, or at least buy me a

This may be of interest to anyone who owns "ring system" drygloves of the
sort sold by Polar Bear, Oceanic, Diving Concepts and Nordic Blue.
You may have noticed the hideous prices charged for replacement gloves
and/or sworn about how difficult it is to patch holes in them.

I know the requirements for the actual swim
400m Swim
800m Mask Fin Snorkle.
100m Tired Diver tow.

Would people please like to advise on tips, techniques etc on how to
proactively reduce ones SAC.  Or is this something that will only reduce
with time and experience.  What is considered an average SAC and does this
live up to reality?

Being always paranoid about losing my regulator I was thinking about
fixing it around my neck with some tubing in the same way the DIR divers
do with their backup regulator.
Is this likely to cause more problems than it solves, or does anyone

What is the most comment method for using a pony with single tank diving
(did a quick search of google already)
1) Main Cyl with Octo. Pony with single reg. Donate main tank octo to buddy.
Swap to Pony if own supply fails - Disadvantage is 3 regs