Anyone got any good advice on cold water regs. I am doing most of my diving
in the UK and have been advised that Apeks are probably the best to go for
as they are environmentally sealed. Better not only for the cold water but
to keep the silt out the 1st stage. Any major differences ...

I've been using a rental Oceanic Shadow Titanium 5mm 3 piece semidry up
until now and I'm looking to buy one of my own. The Oceanic has been
brilliant, but is rather expensive in comparison to the competition.
Has anyone got any recommendations? (other than a dry suit)

I was browsing for good dive sites in NSW and stumbled across this photo.
Typical of the bloody Aussies to have to go one better...
http://www.diveoz.com.au/images/aeui/attempts/aeui-11.JPG

Can anyone recommend a good decompression theory book plese?  Any good
websites on the subject would help also.  Getting an Inspiration shortly and
would like a more in-depth view of deco theory.
Regards,  Mark.

Is Naut Tech Ltd in Canterbery still going? The telephone number for them on
all of the lists is a private house. They used to be Hartenberger dealers
(my torch needs repair) and on telephoning Hartenberger in Germany they tell
me that they do not have a UK dealer.

Being a total mug, I've been tasked with finding a Swanage-based boat with a
diver lift. Anyone know of any? I seem to remember seeing one last time I
was down there - anyone got the contact details for the skipper? Cheers.

<really stupid newbie question alert>
Recently did my OW and have now bought my own wet-suit. It came with a
nice bag to roll it up in for travelling. Question: is it OK to store
it (properly dried) rolled up in the bag or should I take it out and

Due to me being a complete **** and forgetting to fit the O ring I've
flooded and ruined my lovely UKD4R torch.
(At least it was only my torch and not my regs, which might have been more
embarasing)

Just found this, could be useful.  The bouy observations are interesting, 3m
waves in the channel at the moment!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast/coastalforecast/

Does anybody know where I might be able to hire a video camera and
housing in Sharm for a couple of days?
Preferably DVCam / Mini DV - Sony PD150 / 110 / VX2000 with Amphibico
/ Gates / Seacam housing - this is the top end of the domestic or

Which would people here recommend a standard smb or auto inflate smb?
I suspect that the standard is the one to go for (cheaper - and Keep it
Simple). Any recommendations to look at?
whilst I am at it, can anyone recommend a very compact reel to go with the

Greetings all,
Just booked a fortnight's family holiday next month in Dom Rep at the Coral
Marien by Hilton on Costa Dorada.
Anyone ever been to this hotel?  According to the brochure it has a PADI

helloo.....
Hi i'm making my sub and i'm lookig for some advice...
I don't have so many experience with the scrudder system to refrech air so
i'm looking for some one who can help me....

I am planning to go to the Maldives in August/September this year, and
have narrowed the search down to:
Lohifushi
Kuredu

I,m considering a trip to Cuba later in the year, has anybody done any
diving there or could recommend any good diving outfits, are PADI out
there?