regulator hiss

QuestionMy alternate 2nd stage reg has a slight hiss when i press the purge valve.  I havent noticed any loss of air, but i was wondering if this is s

Triple dive tank

QuestionHi, We were lucky to meet Cousteau and his team on French Polynesia some years ago were they were shooting a movie about sharks. The Cousteau team

Mini tanks with direct bite down mouthpiece

QuestionI am having trouble finding online where to find the mini tanks, 6cb ft. with the direct, bite down activation mouth attachment on it. I hope you c

Maintenance of a Dacor ExtremeElle

QuestionMike, I have over 200 dives on this bc and really like it other than cleaning it. The self-inflator is a 1/2 small hose in the pocket. I did not g

Ruptured Ear Drum

QuestionHow often would pain be encountered when a diver has ruptured an ear drum? Can deafness occur? AnswerHello Stewart.  Im not a physician and t

Free Diving at Dutch Springs

QuestionHi, there.  My name is Jason and I am interested in free diving.  The thing is, though, I live in New York and theres not a huge free div

ear problems

QuestionMy son and i have started diving, during the open water course he developed ear related problems. Problems descending and assending. Takes along ti

what do you where under a wetsuit

Questionwhat is the best to wear under the wetsuit. AnswerHi Alex.   Thanks for the question about what to wear under a wetsuit.  Remember, a

Getting Started in the Business

QuestionHi Mike, If you were to start into the Dive Business today, what approach would you recommend? I have a strong accounting, computer, able body, a

hello

Questionhello i hope you con help me.i have CMAS certificate whit 2 red stars and im looking for a job.so my question is can you help to find some job. tha

Wrist watch

QuestionHi there, So my current $50 Casio watch which I bought from Superstore about a month ago - has died once again. Im a swim instructor and lifeguar

pressure groups

QuestionIm 12 and almost certified. But I dont uderstand pressure groups. How do you figure them out? AnswerHi Alyssa, Most of the air you breathe is com

Cert Cards

QuestionI have lost my certification card.  I certified with WASI/NASI 4 years ago in Utah.  How do I get another certification card? AnswerJim,

Dacor Enduro BCD

QuestionI have a Dacor Enduro BCD that has only logged 20 or so dives. It still looks like NEW.  On a trip this week to Cozumel I was having a small l

Scuba Diving Air Requirements

QuestionI am in the process of developing a new type of SNUBA  (Self-contained Not Under Water Breathing Apparatus)unit (similar to the Brownie Third

diving lessons

QuestionMy son and I are hoping to get certified to scuba dive for a trip to Turks and Caicos that we are taking in late July.  We are taking our conf

mini tanks

Questiondear jesse, im not looking to get into scuba. i merely enjoy swimming in the shallows off the beach where i live. in order to stay underwater lon

Agencies

QuestionHave you ever heard of an agency called SDA (Scuba Diving Agency)?  I recently completed an online course, and the instructor said this was th

licences

Questionhow old do you have to be to have a diving licences AnswerDevon, Thanks for your inquiry. First, I must correct your reference to diving license

SHARK PROTECTION SUIT

QuestionWe are thinking the taylor suit of mail that covers ones wet suit wont protect against a sharks bite causing fractures (of the arm, for example) si