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Underwater camera

Pixel — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:11:53 CDT

Category: Photography

I don’t know what’s what with camera’s. Can anybody recommend affordable, good underwater camera? (depth 40m) I’m looking for something that is point, push button, great picture in various light conditions. I have a pentax optio L40 digital camera, it’s an awesome camera, flash range of 10m. Unfortunately, no underwater housing available for it. I’m looking for a similar type camera. Any suggestions? ...

advanced open water certifications - very confused

docj84 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:19:57 CDT

Category: New Diver Q&A

I am going to be sitting my advanced open water dives/certifications in Thailand in April 2009. I see that if I do certifications separately they can take up to 4 dives/2 days per certification. By doing 5 certifications over 5 dives in 2 days ... is this not completely circumventing the safe diving system???Or do these dives simply count toward your advanced open water and you do not actually become certified in these areas. For instance I want to to wreck, cavern and night diving as specialties. If I do them as a part of my Adv Open Water course, are they simply specialty-orientated dives instead of being the actual certifications themselves, a taster for want of a better word?Looking foward to someone shedding some light on this. ...

black and blue marks

steelheadfish — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:11:47 CDT

Category: Health & Safety

I had a dive this weekend and all went well, dropped into the water to 49 feet for 5 min lost buddy and returned to the surface. no dive profile voilated, 10 min at the surface. return to the water 95 feet for 19 min drift dive very little exersion no violations. i was using 21 percent air ended the days dive due to alot of debris and low viz in the water. while takeing off my apollo dry suit and my undergarements ( polly longjons shirt with cotton boxers only and wool socks,) my buddy noticed a bruise on my left arm at my valve area like a hickie no pain also on my back and shoulders the same, no other symptoms. i called dan and was sent to the hospital for possible skin bends, after being looked at they said it was not the bends but looked like a suit sqeeze. i did not feel any squeezeat all and i have about 100 dives w/ a drysuit and new had anything like this. follow up with dan and hospital no know cause? anybody else have this go on? ...

Postcards From Around The World

Seahawke — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:34:58 CDT

Category: General

Hey DiveBuddies! Holiday season is coming fast upon us and you may be looking for a unique gift for someone. Well, we found it! A subscription to www.postcardbeach.com . In this site, you can subscribe to 6-month and 2-month delivery of postcards to someone special. Subjects include but aren’t limited to: scuba, international cities/landmarks, US cities/landmarks, tropical locations, winter scenes, underwater wildlife, artistic, sports, cars, or whatever you can possibly think of for a smile from that person that is so hard to buy for. DiveBuddy customers get a 10% discount. I haven’t figured out the code yet so it wil...

Partner Wanted - Business Expansion

toodive4 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:47:43 CDT

Category: Buddy Wanted

I’m seeking someone truly interested in having the #1 Scuba Dive Training Facility in the state of Maryland to join forces with me. I’ve got a great shop that has had a terrific 1st year... but I want to do more and need a quality partner. Must have at least $100K to invest and be willing to work as hard as I do to grow a multi-dimensional business. Recreational & Technical Dive Training Retail Sales, Service & Travel Light Commercial Dive Services This is an unbelievable opportunity for the right person. Maryland is prime for takeover and we’re already on our way to the top. Jump on for the ride and lets get to the top of the Mountain. ...

Diver Dies at 40 Fathom Grotto Near Ocala, Florida

OcalaJim — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:11:28 CDT

Category: Health & Safety

It has happened again. A diver has died in 40 Fathom Grotto. I don’t want to paraphrase or make any assumptions, so, here is the link to the story:http://www.ocala.com/article/20081116/ARTICLES/811161004/0/LIVING...

Dive Site Map

savannahscubadiver — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:14:56 CDT

Category: General

When I view members sites, their dive map comes up. How do I make mine come up on my profile? Savannah ...

Cape Cod treasure hunter wanted

blacksambellamy — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:03:38 CDT

Category: Buddy Wanted

looking for a diving partner who wants to find new wrecks. I have a boat, metal detectors, side scan sonar and more. I will be Searching Cape Cod bay on and off starting spring 2009. You must be a certified diver, have boating skills. Serious inquiries only Email me at blacksambellamy@aol.com My Site: www.underwater-explorations.com ...

Transporting Scuba Equipment

Aqua_Nut_Angel — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:37:48 CDT

Category: General

Transporting Scuba Equipment Travel Assistant You may bring some scuba gear on-board an aircraft, but please follow the guidelines below. You may bring regulators, buoyancy compensators and masks, snorkels and fins as carry-on or checked baggage. Please also read our section on compressed gas cylinders for more information. Traveling with compressed gas cylinders.Knives and tools are prohibited from carry-on luggage. These items should be packed in checked luggage.Spear guns are prohibited from carry-on luggage. These items should be packed in checked luggage. Please sheath or securely wrap any sh...

DIVE BUDDIES IN DESTIN FLORIDA NEEDED

DoubleBubbleBoy — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:06:53 CDT

Category: Buddy Wanted

Will be back in Destin Florida area again Monday 11-24-08 thru Sunday 11-30-08. Please call me if you’d like to try to make a trip. Roy 904-716-3804...

Join is this June

Linda — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:28:54 CDT

Category: Travel

Come join us at the Riding Rock Inn, San Salvador - Bahamas.Dates: 6/20 to 6/27Price: $1392 pp includes 8 days/7 nights, 21 meals, 16 day dives, (3 boat dives daily) 1 night dive & island tour, San Salvador airport transfers to/from the resort, glass of wine with dinner, government resort tax and gratuities on accommodation and meals. This is a $70 savings off their published pricing!International Air: $440 This is a non-stop round trip charter flight between Ft. Lauderdale and San Salvador.Deposit $100If interested: gtidivewithus@yahoo.comor go to my divebuddy homepage: linda...

WHY THE HECK DO I NEED A DIVE BUDDY!

ScubaGal — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:47:56 CDT

Category: Health & Safety

A friend of mine at the Toys 4 Tots event in Wisconsin shared with me that HER friend’s brother was the fiance’ of the lady lost in this HORRIBLE disaster. WHAT PART OF ALWAYS HAVE A DIVE BUDDY IN SIGHT AT ALL TIMES DON’T YOU UNDERSTAND????????????? Rescuers find body of missing Blue Tang dive boat customer Powered by CDNN - CYBER DIVER News Networkby LUTHER MONROE - CDNN Safety News Editor Two rescue boat crews from Coast Guard Station Lake Worth, Florida An HH-65C Dolphin helicopter crew and an HU-25 Falcon jet crew from Coast Guard Air Station Miami Coast Guard Cutter Cormorant Coast Guard Auxiliary rescue boat crews Florida Fi...

Tipping Dive Charters

Matt65 — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:07:54 CDT

Category: General

Next month, I will be doing two different dive charters in Hawaii. Being new to diving, these will be my first experiences with any kind of charter services. I would like your opinion on how / if it is customary to tip those on the boat? When tipping a charter service, do you give your tip to one person, and they divide it amongst themselves later? Or, do you tip each person on the boat? How does this all typically work? Thankyou for your time, take care and dive safe!...

Warm Bahamas Diving!!

AquaRayBahamas — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:32:14 CDT

Category: Travel

Hi Guys, My name is Ray Lightbourne, I very happy to now be a part of this forum. I also excited to get to know as many of you as I can. I’m a huge dive fan, I’m actually an instructor from the Bahamas (shark diving, dolphin diving, wreck diving, cavern diving) there is great diving over here; I also dive in Florida and do World Expeditions. For the next 3 months I will be taking trips around the Caribbean and explore the very best there is, this includes high intensity animal interaction. If anyone is ever interested you can just email me. I’m looking forward to sharing my dive experiences with you and hearing about yours. ...

Archimedes 2 Metrical/Imperial settings

GuerrillaDVR — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:29:46 CDT

Category: Equipment

Can someone tell me how to change my Arch2 from Metric to Imperial? ...

Snow ski and dive Salt Lake City

uwlover4u — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:38:46 CDT

Category: General

Has anyone ever gone diving the Homestead Crater in Utah? I am a diver originally from New England and also snow ski and I have heard that in the winter it is possible to dive the crater one day and go snow skiing the next. Would love to hear from anyone who has done this and can offer suggestions for accomodations. Come on you guys from the Utah area. Help me out here. Thanks all...

Diving Bon Terre Mine in Missouri?

TheoScripps — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:09:47 CDT

Category: Travel

Has anyone out there dove the mines in Missouri? The articles make it look exotic and unique but from some of the comments I’ve read (thanks Sandra!) it sounds like it pretty much sucks. There’s a group going from my home town but I can’t get a feel for whether it’s worth the trip or if I should just save my $ for a real dive trip. Any comments are appreciated... Theo ...

Live & Interactive…!

seawolfdiving — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:43:31 CDT

Category: General

Live & Interactive…! For those of us who are interested in Underwater Exploration, the crew of the Aquarius Undersea Laboratory will be conducting Live & Interactive web cast at the times listed below. To participate, simply visit http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius , click on the “Aquarius Live” icon, then beside the “ON AIR” label click on “watch and chat” for the web cast that you wish to participate in.

Kona - Looking for a Dive Buddy

Keebler — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:53:45 CDT

Category: Buddy Wanted

Hi, My name is Mike Allen and I’m a PADI CD in Oregon and am travelling to Kona next week. I’ll be diving 11/17 - 11/20 and would love to hook up with someone for some shorediving. Any takers??? Thanks, Mike ...

HUDSON Fla. -Two cave divers found dead in a sinkhole

Palm_Harbor_Rick — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:25:24 CDT

Category: Health & Safety

Please extend a few minutes of silence for the two cave divers found dead in a water-filled sinkhole in Hudson, Fal. I’m sure I speak for all of us when I say our thoughts and prayers are with them and there families.-Please be safe out there, know your own limitations, make sure you have all of the proper training/certifications and gear for the dive[s] your attempting. We can only rely on ourselves, when it comes to diving safety. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ HUDSON Fla. –Rescue Divers have found the bodies of two cave divers who have been missing since Tuesday.Divers went into a water-filled sinkhole in Hudson around 5:55 p.m. Wednesday and found the two men about a half hour later. The two men have not been identified.The sinkhole lead to a complex networks of underwater caves and tunnels that reportedly go all the way ou...

B.A.D. Scuba Flea Market Nov 16

Apocalypso — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:45:50 CDT

Category: General

anyone attending this http://www.bayareadivers.org/event-flea-market/event-scuba_divers_market_expo.htm I cannot go this year but I have a couple of friends that have booths....good deals to be found...just go early :-) Ann ...

Cozumel Dec 5 - 19, 2008

thediver — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:42:44 CDT

Category: Buddy Wanted

Hi,I am going to Cozumel in Dec 5 -19, 2008 and was looking for a good dive shop and need a buddy. I am staying at the north end of the island in the Melia Cozumel.Not sure if I am in the right area of this site??Any advise/help would be appreciatedthanks ...

AquaNut Club Dive

Aqua_Nut_Angel — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:55:16 CDT

Category: General

13 - 18 July, Fiesta Americana Cozumel Dive Resort....

Would you want to partner with or own part of DiveBuddy.com?

Greg — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:05:55 CDT

Category: General

I’m currently evaluating several business opportunities for DiveBuddy.com. As the creator and owner of this great scuba community, I have a strong interest in it’s future and success in the scuba industry. As I decide which direction to take, I’m constantly keeping in mind my ultimate objective...to provide a valuable resource for scuba divers, one that promotes diving, safety and fun! In order to make the right decision, I need to ask you, my dedicated members, to share your thoughts. If you own a scuba business OR want to be part of a scuba business...would you be interested in partnering with OR owning part of DiveBuddy.com? Very serious inquiries only please. If interested in partnering, you would need to have a resource that is equally valuable to the scuba industry that compliments DiveBuddy.com. If interested in owning part of DiveBuddy.com, you would become a business partner and would be required to invest capital into the company. If you are not interest...

How do I add a dive trip?

Lucikar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:57:14 CDT

Category: Travel

Hi - I will be in south FL for a few weeks in Dec and plan some diving in the FL Keys. If anyone is interested in joining me, let me know. I tried adding this as a dive trip but after entering the info in the allotted fields and clicking preview, nothing happened. How do you add a trip?...

North Sulawesi, Indonesia

MouthBreather — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:27:07 CDT

Category: Buddy Wanted

September 12-23, 2009: I’m using Obama’s unused campaign funds to run my own campaign to find a dive buddy(s) to got to Lembeh Resort and Minahasa Lagoon, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. This is a serious trip to Indonesia for those who want to experience the richest biodiversity in sea life that can be found on the planet. This is where the marine biologists and pro photographers go! Interested persons need to contact Fred Dion directly to reserve a spot and to obtain trip details. Your first step may be to visit Mr. Dion’s website: www.uwphoto.com and see the side bar for "UW Photo Trips." I am looking for an experienced traveler for a dive buddy. If you are capable of conducting yourself independently on this kind of international adventure, but get on well with perfect strangers (initially) in close quarters then please contact me. I will be, in the coming months, looking into expanding this trip to include another location in that part of the world, which would be on our own. (This is ...

Thresher Shark Dive Assistants

bsanz — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:07:01 CDT

Category: General

Came across this Thresher Shark Project and they are looking for assistants. An interesting way to spend a few weeks diving in warm water. http://threshersharkproject.org/TSRCP/expeditions.html ...

The Aquanauts are back...!

seawolfdiving — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:34:08 CDT

Category: General

Once again, those intrepid underwater explorers are back at NOAA’s "Aquarius Undersea Laboratory". I have written a new blog about their current mission. Want to know more...? Please check it out. My question for the forum is "If you had an opportunity to design and conduct a "mission" at the Aquarius Undersea Laboratory, what would it be? The mission Length can be up to 10 days in duration. You must stay down for the entire duration. Missions in the past include, human psychology, physiology, emerging dive technology, space analog missions, telepresence robotic surgery and medicine, coral reef ecology, chemistry, etc... What would you do if you had the chance...?...

Tech wreck class

firediver57 — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:07:36 CDT

Category: General

We have had some cancellations for a tech wreck class this week in Florida. You need doubles and a few other things but if you are interested let me know. It will be taught by Mike Ange, who is great at this stuff! It should be an outstanding class. ...

Fl. Gulf dive

scubawolf — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:53:38 CDT

Category: Buddy Wanted

I am going to be back in Tarpon Springs Fl. 25nov. through 5Dec I am always looking for prople to dive with if your interested in getting together and doing some diving let me know. I am very flexible on my schedule....

High Season - Low Funds

Countess4sight — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:34:31 CDT

Category: Travel

Can anyone recommend an inexpensive, yet incredible, dive trip to be made during those ultra-expensive days between Christmas and New Years? The dates are pretty flexible (Dec 26 - Jan 5) and anyplace warm would be welcome! Thanks!...

Dive buddy for Lembeh Resort and Minahasa Lagoon, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

MouthBreather — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:54:17 CDT

Category: Travel

September 12-23, 2009: I’m using Obama’s unused campaign funds to run my own campaign to find a dive buddy(s) to got to Lembeh Resort and Minahasa Lagoon, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. This is a serious trip to Indonesia for those who want to experience the richest biodiversity in sea life that can be found on the planet. This is where the marine biologists and pro photographers go! Interested persons need to contact Fred Dion directly to reserve a spot and to obtain trip details. Your first step may be to visit Mr. Dion’s website: www.uwphoto.com and see the side bar for "UW Photo Trips." I am looking for an experienced traveler for a dive buddy. If you are capable of conducting yourself independently on this kind of international adventure, but get on well with perfect strangers (initially) in close quarters then please contact me. I will be, in the coming months, looking into expanding this trip to include another location in that part of the world, which would be on our own. (This is...

Stranded in LA

webbinator — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:16:43 CDT

Category: Buddy Wanted

I was supposed to Dive on the Sand Dollar 08 and 09 NOV 08. One engine went bad and before I drive back to Fort Huachuca, Arizona (8.5 hours) I would like to get in one dive at least. Is anyone interested in a shore dive or any other kind of dive? I leave on Tuesday morning 11 NOV 08. Please feel free to call me on my cellular phone number: 817-691-7231 webbinator@yahoo.com KEN...

Newly Minted

erinWoHo — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:44:28 CDT

Category: Buddy Wanted

Hello All...I am new to the site and just got my open water certification last week. I am planning a trip to South Florida from the 27-30 of November to go diving and I am looking for a buddy. If anyone is interested, please let me know...The moment I stepped out of the water all I wanted to do was get back in! =)...

Dive Trip Help!

ScubaHawk — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:04:43 CDT

Category: Travel

Hello Divebuddies, My wife and I don’t have a dive trip planned for October 2009. We definately need warm water, we prefer AC in the rooms, and we want a "world-class" dive operation. The beef we had on our last dive trip was that we only had four dive sites to dive at on an Island that was 37 miles around. This island is in the South Pacific with lots of reefs. We are looking for a dive-shop group or other organized group to dive with. Any suggestions? thanks, markm...

Lake Pleasant on Veteran’s Day

ScubaDubaDo — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:43:18 CDT

Category: Buddy Wanted

I have Tuesday off for Veteran’s Day and am looking for anyone interested in joining me for 2 dives at Lake Pleasant that day. Let me know......

feb 2009 dive trip

lileire — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:30:20 CDT

Category: Travel

I’m looking at going on a dive vacation in Feb...either 14th for 7 days or the 21st for 7 days. I need a dive buddy...I’m not particular on gender either. I’m a woman just so you all know. Any takers? I was thinking bahamas or anywhere besides jamaica, dominican republic or utila...been there done those...lol. Its just crazy expensive to travel solo...darn it....

Diver Wanted

thelion02 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:02:00 CDT

Category: Buddy Wanted

Hi divers, Anyone to make a beach dive on weekends? Let get IN with ours 3MM suits we can get IN from FT. Lauderdale beaches or Dania, Just let’s be in contact. Thelion02@yahoo.com WELCOME!!...

DiveBuddy Changed My Life!

Damieon — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:58:20 CDT

Category: General

OK Many of you know that Kathy aka Divinandjeeps and I are together, what you may no know is how that happened. She was looking for people to dive with in the warmer areas of the world, North Carolina "where I was" not being one of them. Some how fate led her to my pic. which being of my back showed a tat of intrest to her. She contacted me and from there forth we have been nearly inseperable. Matter of fact, givin the right time I hope that she would one day be my wife. We now live together in SC and are truly doing great!! So YES!! DiveBuddy Changed My Life!!! Thank You Greg, BadinTexas, and all our friends on DiveBuddy. Now,, how did Divebuddy change your life?................................ Damieon...

Panama City Beach Dive

Aqua_Nut_Angel — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:59:20 CDT

Category: General

My divebuddy Gene and I will diving this Sat, 8 Nov. Divelocker, located on Thomas Drive, is the diveshop. Plan to do a little spearfishing on this trip. Anyone welcomed. They said the vis was good last week, so I hope it is Sat....