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| SSI vs PADI | 10/13/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: My wife and kids want to dive with me and we are new to this area. I did a little looking around and ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that you're having problems with the certification course for your wife and kids. ...
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| School Closing | 10/7/2009 | Gary Shonert |
Q: I graduated in DEC of 86 from Coastal too and did not peruse a diving career due to the fact that I ...
A: I really don't know if Capt. Mikalowski is still living. I know that the College has been closed for ...
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| underwater dig cam | 9/28/2009 | James |
Q: I am a fairly new diver who is interested in dabbling into some underwater photography. I have ...
A: My apologies for a late (and probably mostly useless) response. I've been moving houses. You are ...
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| Split fins | 9/27/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I’m fairly new to scuba diving and I have been thinking of buying my own fins. The main reason is ...
A: You've done your homework well and I think you're definitely on the right track. I'll add my ...
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| ear injury | 9/27/2009 | Jesse Scott |
Q: daughter went diving with swimmers ear, thought it was cleared up, some pain while diving. Cleared ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's ear problems. I am not a doctor so it is inappropriate for ...
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| Dry suits | 9/23/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I need to buy a dry suit to dive locally but I've been told there are a range of styles and features ...
A: I mentioned in a previous answer that my expertise in dry suits is limited so I want to consult with ...
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| Dacor Rig PRo | 9/22/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: Do you know where I can find a weight bag with clip for a Dacor Rig Pro? I realized these are no ...
A: As you know, old Dacor parts are getting increasingly hard to find. I think your best bet is going ...
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| Ascending | 9/21/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: Mike, Do you use any particular technique when ascending in a dry suit to help you co-ordinate ...
A: First, let me say that I don't have a lot of experience with dry suit diving. My answer will be ...
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| Scuba Diving Business Task Environment | 9/11/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I'm a student studying Bcom Accounting and in Business Management we doing an assignment where you ...
A: I've covered lots of the details of opening a dive shop, including scuba instruction, in many of my ...
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| use of O2 for decompression | 8/25/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: Please let me know above which depth is safe to use 100% oxygen for decompression. Using 100% oxygen ...
A: There is no absolute answer to your question. The hazard in breathing 100% oxygen is the ...
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| eardrum | 8/24/2009 | James |
Q: I had a water skiing accident 20 years ago and perforated my eardrum. I had surgery to repair it ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering you. My answer is that you should be fine. I blew out my inner ...
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| ear pain | 8/21/2009 | Jesse Scott |
Q: certifying for open water dive #4. ears took a beating equalizing this dive. Dive was this past ...
A: Yes, Al. This skill is the Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent. First of all, it is NOT a race to ...
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| Coastal School of Deep Sea Diving | 8/20/2009 | Gary Shonert |
Q: Gary; I graduated from Coastal in Fall of 1973. I saw from one of your earlier posts that Coastal ...
A: I believe i saw an article on it's closing quite a while back, and if i am correct it would have ...
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| ear pain | 8/19/2009 | Jesse Scott |
Q: certifying for open water dive #4. ears took a beating equalizing this dive. Dive was this past ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your ear trouble after cert dive #4. I want to first ensure you understand ...
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| Qualitative FIn propulsion | 8/12/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: Apollo Bio Fin Pro split fins appear to rate fairly high with reviews/blogs I've read so far. Also, ...
A: I don't like to recommend brands unless a particular one has a unique feature which sets it aside ...
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| TEMP "C" CARD | 8/7/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: MIKE I read your response to (temp c card) but i am confused exactly what is a temp c card and how ...
A: When a student diver completes a scuba course, it takes a few weeks to process a permanent ...
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| surface interval inpressure group w or x | 7/29/2009 | Jesse Scott |
Q: what is minimum surface interval in pressure group w or x ANSWER: Hi Alvin, I am a little unclear ...
A: Understanding how to use the tables is a critical skill to ensure that you are able to dive safely ...
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| surface interval inpressure group w or x | 7/29/2009 | Jesse Scott |
Q: what is minimum surface interval in pressure group w or x ANSWER: Hi Alvin, I am a little unclear ...
A: OK, the second part of the answer I gave would be an example of how to determine the minimum surface ...
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| surface interval inpressure group w or x | 7/28/2009 | Jesse Scott |
Q: what is minimum surface interval in pressure group w or x
A: I am a little unclear as to your question so I will answer it two ways. I assume this is a PADI ...
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| starting dive charter business | 7/25/2009 | Jesse Scott |
Q: was wondering what is the most important thing you look for cusomer service wise and amenitie wise ...
A: congratulations on your dive charter business. I would say you would want to have at least one ...
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| Displacement ??? | 7/22/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I have a question about Displacement..... Can you please explain what is ment by displacement, how ...
A: Let me see if I can explain displacement (displacement volume) in such a way that it makes sense to ...
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| equipment | 7/4/2009 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: WELL THE PEOPLE AT THE PLACE WHERE WE ARE GOING TO SIGN UP TOLD US OF COURSE TO BUY THE STUFF FROM ...
A: There is no standard that requires a student to purchase equipment from the store where the training ...
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| decompresion sickness | 6/30/2009 | Gary Shonert |
Q: 3 days ago I was diving in 100' of water with a new dive buddy, who not only had a gauge ...
A: Headaches remain a problem for many divers, especially for beginners,(I don't know your level of ...
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| hey | 6/28/2009 | Henry P. Babcock |
Q: hey i have a problem with equalizing on land about 95 percent my right ear pops but under water my ...
A: Zak, Difficulty in ear clearing can be a common, but serious, problem while diving. If this is ...
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| hey | 6/28/2009 | James |
Q: hey i have a problem with equalizing on land about 95 percent my right ear pops but under water my ...
A: You probably don't need pills, but to change your technique. If you can clear on land / on the ...
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| equalizing | 6/28/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: hey i have a problem with equalizing on land about 95 percent my right ear pops but under water my ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that you're having problems equalizing. From the information you provided in your ...
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| mask clearing | 6/25/2009 | Jesse Scott |
Q: I went through the initial PADI training class however when it came time for the removal of the mask ...
A: You are not alone. This issue comes up frequently for all instructors. I may be able to help you ...
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| becoming a divemaster in caribbean | 6/25/2009 | James |
Q: I a 32 year old living in Turkey as a marketing manager in a large conglomerate. I got really ...
A: I did exactly that. I wore a tie to work every day (I was living in Guadalajara, in Mexico) and was ...
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| Deformed mask skirt | 6/23/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I have an old mask that was stored improperly, and now the skirt is deformed and will not seal. Is ...
A: Hey Rubberband, Somehow I don't think that's your name but since you signed your question that way, ...
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| pulmanarry fibrosis wants to dive | 6/22/2009 | James |
Q: My girlfriend has pulmanary fibrosis and is on oxygen 24/7. We would love to go scuba diving but ...
A: You absolutely must consult your physician on this one. It sounds to me as if diving will not be ...
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| split or single lens dive mask | 6/10/2009 | Jesse Scott |
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages to having dual lens or a single lens in a dive mask. ...
A: As you have noticed there are several distinguishing features of masks now. Ultimately the two most ...
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| figuring proper amount of weights | 6/7/2009 | Jesse Scott |
Q: I was certified last year, and did so in a 7 mil farmer john. I had a very hard time submerging, but ...
A: proper weighting is essential for enjoying the dive as well as for your own safety. Being properly ...
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| Ear pain | 6/7/2009 | Trace Malinowski |
Q: I have ear pain, and based on your response to another person, it sounds like maybe baratruama ...
A: Steve, normally barotrauma injuries while scuba diving would be noticed immediately or very soon ...
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| Snorkeling | 5/31/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I am going to be heading down to Mexico for 3 weeks and was wondering about some snorkeling gear. ...
A: I don't like to recommend specific brands but I will give you my thoughts on the subject of masks, ...
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| inhaling water while diving | 5/12/2009 | James |
Q: I know that there was a similar posting about my question. I took scuba diving and during my first ...
A: This one is easy. And common. Don't sweat it. Start in shallow water, edge of pool, hand on side ...
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| inhaling water while diving | 5/12/2009 | Jesse Scott |
Q: I know that there was a similar posting about my question. I took scuba diving and during my first ...
A: None of the rest of us want to drown, and neither does your instructor. I understand your problem ...
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| Risk Managment In Diving ? | 5/11/2009 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: I'm about to achieve my PADI certificate in open waters I'm really interested in continuing down ...
A: Diving is a very safe and enjoyable recreational activity, perhaps even a family endeavor. If ...
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| Dive Shop | 5/6/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: Mike, I am in the process of purchasing a dive shop in central Pennsylvania. I have taught through ...
A: It sounds like a very ambitious undertaking!! It can be done, of course, but it's going to take a ...
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| wetsuits | 5/5/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I'll be heading off to Guam for the summer and am planning on getting scuba certified. Along with a ...
A: Congratulations on your decision to get scuba certified!! I think you'll enjoy the new underwater ...
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| Air tank (Cylinder) for a Yacht | 5/4/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I am the Skipper of a 45 feet sailing yacht. I have scuba equipment for underwater emergency ...
A: There are lots of skippers who keep small scuba cylinders onboard for just such an occasion. They ...
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