http://www.divebuddy.com/forum.aspxScuba diving forum for members of DiveBuddy.com.http://www.divebuddy.com/forum.aspxhttp://www.divebuddy.com/images/divebuddy_db.png240Greghttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=28446Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:16:00 CDTTrainingWhat is the most affordable professional liability insurance for scuba instructors that is accepted/recognized by most certification agencies (ie: PADI, NAUI, SSI, etc.)? What I found so far...1 year cost of liability insurance:Vicencia & Buckley - $576 (endorsed by PADI)Witherspoon & Associates - they said "a little under $600" (endorsed by SSI)Willis Recreational Diving Insurance (aka: RSDIG Risk Purchasing Group) - $568 (endorsed by SDI/TDI)Insurance Management Services - $578 ($515 if no loss for 5 years & paying by money order) Does anyone know of another insurance company that charges less if I’m not teaching full-time, but rather teaching friends and family members only?]]>Greghttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=28443Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:36:00 CDTTrainingIt’s hard to believe I’ve never looked into this before...but how would I go about getting certified to perform my own scuba tank visual inspections? What agencies offer that? What costs are associated with it (class, test, certification, annual fees)? What gear is required to perform the tank inspections? Where can I get the fancy visual inspection stickers?]]>Scuba-Stuhttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=28420Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:28:00 CDTTrainingI am curious I was certified OW in 1991 and haven’t really pursued advancing as it to me wasn’t about anything more than diving but now as the kids are leaving the house I find myself looking to retiring from my current vocation and taking on diving as my main source of income. My question comes down to which organization is a better route to take? I have seen some of the pricing differences but I do find that cheaper don’t always mean better.]]>davethediverhttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=28212Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:19:00 CDTTrainingWe are hosting the Zombie Apocalypse Survival dive course. This is a 2 dive distinctive specialty. June 22nd at Dutch Springs in Bethlehem, PA. Call or email us for your spot. Limited spaces available. Below is the link to the class. Scubadelphia.com 7714 Castor Ave Philadelphia, PA 19137 267-343-5590 http://www.sharkiteuthis.com/ZombieApocalypseDiver.html]]>krijalihttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=28000Fri, 24 May 2013 05:20:00 CDTTrainingI didn’t know the best category to place this under, so I placed it here! My partner, Rui, and I are currently traveling through Kenya and Tanzania. We would like to do marine conservation diving work and I’m wondering if anyone on this forum has any ideas of organizations or websites to check out. Thank you!]]>Greghttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=27756Mon, 13 May 2013 07:21:00 CDTTrainingCheck out the online training videos for dive computers: http://www.divecomputertraining.com/classes.php?page=diveCom...dule=1§ion=1 I have an Aeris Atmos AI. The online video that explains how to use it costs $6.99. I had to register on their site first, then you find your dive computer, and click "Enroll Now". You can pay with PayPal or "Bubble Credits". This is a great idea and should help many divers gain a better understanding of their dive computer.]]>Rodgerhttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=27734Sat, 11 May 2013 20:55:00 CDTTrainingHi Everyone. I’m new in Saudi Arabia and would like to do my open water qualification. I have no previous experience. I’m located just North of Jubail in the Eastern Province in Saudi. Can anyone tell me where is the nearest club/school where I can get going?]]>btw2459http://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=27435Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:54:00 CDTTrainingI’ve read the ins and outs of solo diving and like the idea of being able to have the flexibilty to do it safely when my usual buddies aren’t available. So here are a few questions: 1. What training organization to use? I like the idea of the PADI self reliant course, but not stuck on it. 2. Seperate air source. What size of pony bottle to buy? I think a 19cuft for up to 100ft seems adequate. 3. What other equipment should I have and take with me while solo diving?]]>Greghttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=27338Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:59:00 CDTTrainingAnother DiveBuddy member sent me the following question and I figured it would be a good forum topic: I am currently a Divemaster candidate. I have completed all the book work. I will be taking the swim and treading water tests soon. I have a question regarding the treading water test. I am negatively buoyant. So... i take a deep breath and still sink to the bottom. I am concerned about passing his part of the test. I have been doing exercises to try and increase my lung capacity. However, this will take longer time than I have before the test. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated. I am going to try and practice the "drown proof" techniques this week also. One of the instructors told me that I should be able to wear a core warmer which will make me neutrally buoyant without any deductions for the test. Do you know anything about this? I cannot find this rule anywhere online or in my instructor manual. I replied with the following, what are your comments? I never heard of being able to wear anything except swim shorts. In the Marines, they taught us to get as low as possible in the water. With your head titled back so you’re looking up. Cup your hands, and start outstretched to the sides and move arms all the way to the front, then back again. You should also experiment with different kick styles. I use an alternating, round style...with each leg going in a different direction. You should also be able to swim around. You shouldn’t need to tread the whole time. It’s technically called a survival float. Just survive until the end without touching the sides or bottom and without artificial assistance. Besides that, eat more and gain some fat :)]]>DivingCowboyhttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=27157Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:16:00 CDTTrainingI am seeing what responses I get with this dive liabity. You have a customer that wants to go diving, but yet that person whats to do a deep dive to 165’. With regards to PADI standards for 130’. If there was a accident on the dive and that perosn sued you, how would the courts see your actions as to reference to PADI standards, you know that the courts will set the ruleing towards the PADI standards. I know we can do deep dives, but this came to mind if this was to happen me. What do think????]]>Mgarcia117http://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=27100Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:39:00 CDTTrainingWhizhttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=26363Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:30:00 CDTTrainingEvehttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=26318Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:13:00 CDTTrainingDID YOU KNOW: Most new divers believe that they have problems breathing underwater because their regulators are not working properly. While this can be the case, in most instances. It’s because we are not breathing nice looooong breaths. EXPLANATION: When we breathe, our exhalations are mixed with carbon-dioxide from our last breath we took in. (we call that dead air) If we take short shallow breaths we build up that CO2 in our lungs making it feel like we are not getting enough air through our regs. ANSWER: To avoid this, take nice loooooong controlled breaths, in and out. Think of it as meditation underwater. The longer our breaths, the more relaxed we will become.]]>Progrowerhttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=26182Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:47:00 CDTTrainingCool training video. http://www.youtube.com/w-+++-atch?v=5s0CeqeT60I&feature=share&list=PLA40407C12E5E35A7]]>tstormdiverhttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=26121Sun, 10 Feb 2013 07:18:00 CDTTrainingI have just started learning to dive a rebreather- a Hollis PRISM2. So far so good. It is completely different from any diving I’ve ever done. Buoyancy control is different, mask clearing is different,... It is just,.... different. It’s actually hard to explain. I will likely be training over the next few months in the pool, until the local waters warm up a bit for some decent OW diving. I am looking at eventually using the unit for some cave diving, but that is a loooong way off. Right now, I am content just to be crawling. Taking my time to become comfortable & confident with the unit, I am in no hurry.]]>Greghttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=26068Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:26:00 CDTTrainingIs there a non-profit scuba certification agency? If not, why? I don’t mean DAN, they don’t certify new divers...at least I don’t think they do. Most divers are environmentally friendly and help to preserve our oceans. So shouldn’t there be a scuba training agency that is 100% non-profit? Not the kind of agency with a for profit and non-profit division like PADI (ie: Project Aware). Then any extra money goes towards research, beach cleanups, fisheries, education, etc. In the past, I believe some agencies were non-profit, so what changed? Did they just get greedy? Or are there things a for profit company can do to help our world that a non-profit can’t?]]>Nitrox32Rockshttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=26013Sun, 03 Feb 2013 13:41:00 CDTTrainingChris Kyle gave for our country, great patriot and diver, died at gun range? More....]]>LatitudeAdjustmenthttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=25822Sat, 26 Jan 2013 06:43:00 CDTTrainingGreg, I just found your "Lift Bag Size/Volume Calculator", what we really need is a "How much does that thing on the bottom really weigh?" calculator :) Back in the 70’s our dive club tried to raise an anchor with five 55 gallon drums, they were not enough. As long as the boat was moving they stayed near the surface but the Captain was affraid when he slowed in the inlet it would dig in so we cut it loose just outside the Beach Haven inlet. Someone is going to find it and go nuts trying to tie it to one of the wrecks :) Anyone else got an idea for another calculator or fooled around with a historical site? ie, I think a local NJ dive shop or diveboat has been seeding old coins on the Spanish Wreck to build up travel to the site.]]>David415http://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=25798Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:36:00 CDTTrainingHello, divers! I am thinking about changing careers and becoming a Scuba Diver Instructor. What is the best scuba diving school? David]]>Progrowerhttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=25223Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:33:00 CDTTrainingMy local Dive shop SASS Has taken over operations of the Hyperbaric Chamber at Bronson hospital. They offer drive dives during the fall and winter. It’s an educational event where you can interact with other divers. There’s always plenty of objects taken to depth to see how pressure affects them. It’s also a great opportunity to see if you easily get narced. Has anybody else been in a chamber by choice instead of necessity?]]>