Starting a Dive School in the Dominican Republic: Legal Requirements & Regulations

QuestionHi Mike, would you be able to give me some advice re procedures regarding regulations for owning a dive school? where should i look for information

Scuba Diving Certification in Utica, NY: Find Local Training

QuestionI am really looking to find out where I could go to get certified.  I had done a discover Scuba Diving tour on my last Cruise to the caribbean

Optimal Dive Weight for Hookah Diving: A Size & Setup Guide

Questioni shallow dive in rivers gold mining using a hookah system, i am 6 1 245LBS old and over weight by about 35 to 50 lbs. i use a 7mm farmer john and

Best Full Face Mask for Cold Water Hookah Diving - Leak-Free & Comfortable

Questioni am using a hookah system and diving in very cold water, i currently use a rubber full mask but it it too narrow and i have leak recamend and ridi

PADI Open Water Certification from ACUC in Cuba - Valid?

Questionlast year i became a confined diver with padi here in england but recently in cuba i done my open water with acuc he filled in my padi forms and si

Greek Waters Diving: Legal Requirements & Diver Flag Specifications

QuestionMike, We plan to dive some locations in the Greek waters and i am curious if you know if a diver flag (assume Alpha flag)is a legal requirement. I

Buoyancy Issues in Saltwater Diving: A Guide for New Divers

QuestionI am a new diver and have about 25 logged dives. I have been diving with my father and we have both been having trouble with buoyancy. We dive in M

Shark Protection for Watersports: Suit Recommendations & Purchase Info

QuestionI am interested in purchasing a protective suit.  I snorkle and windsurf in Fla in an area frequented by numerous sharks.  What would wor

Lake Swimming Safety: Signaling Flags for Open Water

QuestionHi, I had a question that doesnt relate entirely to scuba diving but I didnt know who else to ask. I live in New York City and I rent a house on a

Diving Flag Requirements & Foot-Towed Options - New Hampshire

QuestionJesse, Thanks for your advice. I contacted the NH Marine Patrol and they said I should tow a diving flag as I swim across the lake. Ok, problem so

New Wetsuit & Weighting: Understanding Dive Buoyancy

QuestionI recently purchased a new 3mm wetsuit which is just like the one I previously had. (old one was worn) When I did the first dive in it I needed a l

Scuba Diving in North Carolina: Finding Certification & Dive Centers

Questionhey, i live in NC and i love to snorkel and always have, i have family in puerto rico and thats all i do. How do i get started in in scuba diving i

Optimal Dive Weight for Cancun: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionI am going to Cancun, Mexico and will be diving there but am not sure how much weight to use. I am 6 2 and weigh 242 lbs. I will also be wearing a

Diving Injury: Blisters and Skin Changes After Sponge Contact - Seeking Advice

QuestionHi. I unintentionally touched a sponge while diving in St. Vincent and the Grenadines...3 weeks ago. My three fingers that touched were irritated a

Ear Pressure After Diving: What's Normal & What's Not?

QuestionI done my second dive yesterday and it went grat but today I feel both my ears a bit like if i had ear plugs on them is this normal???? AnswerThis

Becoming a Dive Instructor: Career Path & Earning Potential

QuestionHi Andy, I am a 26 yr old, unexperienced and uncertified diver, living near Atlanta, Georgia. Although I have only been diving a handful of times,

Scuba Gear Weight & Length: Understanding Tank, Regulator & Hose Dimensions

Questionwhat is the approximate weight of scuba unit ?(1/separate 2/together) what is the length of hose for octopus&demand at the end details about scuba

Troubleshooting Mask Removal & Nose Clearing After Open Water Certification

QuestionHi James I just completed my PADI Open Water dives and am now certified. I did have some problems with mask removal and water entering my nose even

Repairing a Broken Air Tank Valve Insert: A Mechanic's Guide

Questionhi i went to change the insert on my tank vaulve that alows for a clamp fittings the alen key part had broken so i drilled a hole and inserted a ea

Freediving Training: Techniques to Extend Breath-Hold Time

Questionhi my name is steven and i just got into scuba diving about a year ago and im getting interested in free diving and i want to start to free dive bu