Barracuda Behavior: Understanding Their Temperament and Interactions

QuestionI am doing some research on barracuda and their behavior when not agitated, but am not having much success. I know they can swim very fast and some

Finding Replacement Parts for Decor Scuba Gear (Now Mares)

QuestionMike, I was diving and there is a guard on top of an inflator hose that fell off. Where can I get replacement parts now that Decor is no longer?

Snorkeling Gear Recommendations for Beginners in St. Thomas

QuestionMr. Flores, I will be brief I am certain you are busy.  I am moving to St Thomas at the end of the summer.  I live in CO, when I am near

Where to Buy Chainmail for Dog Paw Protection - 1 Sq Ft

Questionthis question is a little strange but here it is where can i get a 1ft.sq.piece of chain meal the reason i am looking for this is to make a boot fo

Freediving Training & Skill Refresh - Andreas' Courses

QuestionQUESTION: Trace, Do you still teach freediving? I need to refresh my skills. I know couple guys who freedive at DS and teach Freediving but I they

Beginner Scuba Diving Issues: Buoyancy & Open Water Concerns

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Mike, I recently started a beginners diving course with the local Padi dive centre which ended in disaster. After completing some

Air Line Leak Repair: Replace or Fix?

QuestionHi, Just lately when I hooked up my tank to my regs I found that I had a really small pin hole in the line that holds my computer and pressure gaug

Scuba Diving Equipment: A Beginner's Guide to Gear & Maintenance

QuestionMr. Babcock, I am looking to learn more about the equipment related to scuba diving. I have always been interested in scuba but only recently got

BCD Weighting: Finding the Right Balance for Scuba Diving

Questionhello a new to scuba diving just passed my padi open waterlast week. I am 80kg 5ft8 tall what sort of weight do you think i should use in my bcd th

Near-Drowning Experience: Understanding Pressure & Breathing During Scuba Diving

QuestionDear Jesse..I recently did my c-out dives in a quarry here in Maryland, and our final dive was to be to 50 ft and i opted to go without my hood rou

Feasibility of a Dive Business in a Large Sand Pit

QuestionQUESTION: I am wanting to know your input if a 100 plus acre sandpit would be a good place to run a dive place. Ive seen on the net that others hav

Shark Deterrents: Effectiveness & Recommendations - Expert Advice

QuestionI am looking into purchasing one of the electronic shark protection devices. I would like to firstly if they have been tested and proven to be effe

Live & Work Divemaster Courses in the Caribbean: Opportunities & Requirements

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I have been told a few times that there are places in the Caribbean that you can live & work at a dive resort for a few months & end

Scuba Diving & Spinal Health: Considerations for Back Issues

QuestionHey there! Im 411 and weight 92lbs. Ive been told that diving may be difficult for me because of the weight of the oxygen tank on my back. Note - I

Find Replacement Connectors for Dacor C-3 Twin Hose Regulator

Questioni just purchased a c-3 dacor twin hose regulator, im after the connectors for the tubes...any chance of knowing a supplier? AnswerHi Robert, The

CO2 Valve Leak in Older Dacor BCD: Troubleshooting & Repair

Questioni have an older model dacor bc and the co2 valve is in the left pocket. it is leaking out the air when i blow it up manually. i bought it used and

Vintage DDT Battery Replacement: Finding Expert Services

QuestionYou mentioned in one of your replies that some places have figured out as to how to change a battery in a vintage DDT (e.g. Tekna).  The probl

Single vs. Double Hose Regulators: A Dive Master's Perspective

QuestionCan you give me a brief review of single vs double hose regs? Advantages, drawbacks? Im a 72 year old dive master.  Almost 800 dives. Thanks

Calculating Minimum Dive Interval: A Step-by-Step Guide (PADI RDP)

Questionhow do you find the minimum surface interval required between a  dive to 18m/40 mins followed by a dive to 14m/60mins? Can you please expla

Scuba Diving and Hearing Loss: Can You Dive with Hearing Aids?

QuestionHello.I am very interested in diving.I have never done it but would love to.I have snorkeled and prefer to be underwater than on land,perhaps a car