Is anyone using the F3 Umbilical Torch with 250watt HID ? thinking of buying
this torch but would like any views first.  Is it an over kill maybe, what
weight is it when using the goodmans handle?  Is there a cheaper just as
good alternative.  I do not use video, sometimes use a ...

Got a dive in the other day which i'm glad of as I haven't dived for a
while and first time with the new suit. Only thing i'm not 100% with
is my gloves really as I think they are a little too big and don't
keep my hands as warm as I like.

Considering getting the Coltri-Sub 2.5cfm single phase mains portable
compressor.
Anyone got any first hand info on reliability etc, or dtetails of any
similar other makes and models please.

Due to Arthritis i find it difficult to walk great distances (59m)So i am
seeking easy access dives in the uk (coastal/Inland) Also Boats with lifts
would be helpfull

Hi From Canada:
I'm planning a trip to Scotland for July and was hoping someone could
give me a head's up on the good places to dive and good shops to dive
with. I'm coming for the month so I have time to explore.

Hi Can anyone reccomend a good dive computer?
I'm looking for one that does Air + Nitrox + Heilium,
I've looked at the Suunto D9 and was fairly impressed, Except for the
price that is,

IF the passport turns up, I'm looking at going "somewhere" for Christmas.
I did Maldives and Thailand earlier this year and now head scratching
has ensued for a destination for next month/January.
Thoughts have turned to Belize and I know Jason has done a report on

A club I'm loosely attached to has (had?) a Bristol compressor, apparently
of British orgin. The unit is - apparently - ex. Finnish Navy and orginally
bought as surplus by someone sometime for some unknown purpose. Anyway, it
has served well until. The incident has been described to ...

This may sound like a sill question but.. If I wear open heel fins and
boots, how far up my foot should the back of the fin go to?
I think I might have bought open heel fins designed for wearing without
boots, as if I put my boots on with them, the back of the fin is only about

Off to El Gouna (Egypt) mid Jan. Are there any good dive companies around
there?
Or is it a case of pay my monies and take my chances.....
Many thanks