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.png240Watshttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=23498Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:05:00 CDTTravelI’m unemployed & looking to set up another dive vacation to some place that I haven’t been, before I potentially start back to work mid-August. It seems like I can only take a nice trip in between jobs, so that’s what I doing. Considering this time of year & a place that’s not too expensive for a single diver, where would you go? I’m currently looking @-Roatan, Honduras; or Belize; or Tortugas, FL; or Bonaire (northern portion); ?I’ve enjoyed the following but would like to try something new-Cayman Isl, St. Thomas/St. Maarten; Maui, HI;Cozumel, MX; Flower Gardens (Freeport, TX);]]>Watshttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=13171Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:07:00 CDTTravelWhen I lived in Niagara Falls back in the 90’s, I use to attend an annual conference in Toronto called Underwater Canada. You would have presentations, workshops, & different social activities as well as equipment vendors & resort operators from all over. Is there anything like that here in the States? When & where is it?]]>Watshttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=13170Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:00:00 CDTEquipmentThe rubber booties that are part of the suit are torn as well as the rubber lining around the neck. Can this be repaired? How much would it cost? Any repair shops that you would recommend in the East Texas area?]]>Watshttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=13169Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:55:00 CDTEquipmentMy BCD shrank. Ok, I’ve gained a few pounds. Has anyone run across velcro belt extenders and do you have any experience w/using them? I’m looking @ attaching one of those velcro back support devices to my BCD.]]>Watshttp://www.divebuddy.com/forum_topic.aspx?ForumID=13168Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:47:00 CDTTravelThis is my first trip to Hawaii. I’ll be [ at ] the Maui Coast resort in Maui 3/2-6/10. I’ll probably extend my stay & add a cruise to do a little island hopping. I would appreciate any tips (recommended dive shops/island, dive sites/island, dive gear to use this time of year, &/or just general travel tips). Do I need to bother w/a rental car or can I shore dive from the resort? Are dive shops willing to pick up a solo diver? Does anyone have any experience w/cruising the islands? Can I pick up the cruise in Maui vs flying to Oahu? Should I take the dive excursion thru the cruise ship (pricey) or make my own diving arrangements (potential hazzle)? Thanks!]]>