how much weight

QuestionI am going diving in Utila on the Aggressor and just purchased a 5mm wet suit, due to the fact in 3mm after my second dive my teeth are chattering.

International Dive Flag

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?

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 Suits

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

Diving/Swimming Flag

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 part 2

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 and weights

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

how do i get started in scuba diving

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

weights

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

Touched a Sponge! EEEK

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

ears

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

Career in Diving

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,

weigh&length of scuba unit

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

Mask Removal Problems

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

air tank valve

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

usd older tanks

Questioni just had a tank hydroed which failed. some one told me that I could send it back and they would exchange it? is this true? do you know who contac

training

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

Weights --Buoyance

QuestionI weight 180lbs.  I am in a Padi beginners class and trouble with maintaining a swimming position i.e. parallel to the surface and pool floor.

Mech Eng/ SCUBA Career?

QuestionHello, I am a mechanical engineering student, going to graduate this year.  I have also just gotten PADI certified, and I love it!!!  I w

Buoyancy and wet suits

QuestionWhen diving in the Caribbean with no wet suit I could maintain good buoyancy at surface and shallow depth (35) with 8lbs, no issue.  This week