| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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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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| Diving education | 5/3/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I am currently looking to advance in the diving industry and was looking for some advice on diving ...
A: I really don't know too much about the individual commercial diving schools so I'm in no position to ...
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| bouyancy with dry suit | 5/3/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I started using a drysuit and after diving with it for 6 dives I found the proper wieght needed. The ...
A: I'm having a little difficulty trying to determine just what your problem may be. If I assume ...
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| perforated eardrums | 4/30/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: of! I have a passion for sharks and marine life in general and would love to see what its like ...
A: You pose some interesting questions and it'll be fun to provide some possibilities for you to ...
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| Mini O2 Tanks | 4/19/2009 | Jesse Scott |
Q: I was reading a previous question in which a woman asked about the Mini O2 Tanks you commonly see in ...
A: that is an interesting question. I don't really know know if they make them for that specific ...
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| hearing loss | 4/17/2009 | Jesse Scott |
Q: went diving, for the first time ever, in the red sea at Marsa Alam Egypt 3wks ago. loved it & want ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your ear issues. First let me state that I am not a doctor so I cannot ...
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| Initial Scuba Training | 4/8/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: Mike, I had just taken a "discover scuba diving" course while at a resort on vacation. I had had ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that you encountered difficulties with your scuba activities. While your reaction ...
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| O2 diving | 4/2/2009 | Jesse Scott |
Q: Can you dive on pure O2? A colleague has said that you can but I thought that O2 was toxic in the ...
A: Yes, you can dive on any mixture of air and oxygen, even up to 100% oxygen. The maximum operating ...
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| 1st stage | 4/2/2009 | Henry P. Babcock |
Q: I would like to know about possible failures of first stage. What kind of possible failures may ...
A: Hakan, Yes, failure of the first stage resulting in free flow is possible. Some of the causes ...
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| First stage | 3/24/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I would like to ask ; The intermediate pressure of the first stage is 140 psi (average) till the ...
A: Your confusion is well-placed!! Your follow-up question caused me to do some research of my own and ...
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| First stage | 3/20/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I would like to ask ; The intermediate pressure of the first stage is 140 psi (average) till the ...
A: That's a good question and I can tell that you've already given it some thought. You are correct in ...
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| chainmael mesh | 3/9/2009 | Henry P. Babcock |
Q: I am wanting to make an armored suit for my horse for a (Renaissance reenactment)but I haven't been ...
A: I did a quick search for "chain maille" and found a couple of sites, but I will direct you to ...
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| Starting a dive shop | 3/5/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I have two friends that are interested in opening a dive shop. They are both partners now in an ...
A: I also received your "oops" follow-up question. You've probably already seen some of my previous ...
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| diving mask | 2/15/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: Mike- Sadly, my diving gear has been in storage for the last 2-3 years. I just pulled it out to ...
A: The short answer is that you cannot remove the brownish stain on the "rubber" parts of your mask and ...
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| Too Overweight? | 2/7/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I have signed up for a scuba class at my university. I am 18 and weigh about 225-230 pounds. I am ...
A: there is no scuba diving weight limit". There are, however, some potential problems which should be ...
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| ?? | 2/7/2009 | James |
Q: I just wanted to know if it would be possible to hook up a scuba mask to a 300o psi 48cu paintball ...
A: There are a lot of things to consider, from the quality of the air, the type of compressor (fit for ...
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| gas content | 2/5/2009 | Thalassamania |
Q: What is the total approximate dissolved gas content in blood and tissues in an average sized person ...
A: My friend at NASA tells me that the gas content, on average, is one liter per atmosphere at ...
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| starting a dive business | 2/3/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I'm looking into starting a dive instruction business (I'm a PADI OWSI) in California and I'm ...
A: I hope you haven't spent too much time looking for incorporation information in my previous answers ...
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| starting a dive business | 2/2/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I'm looking into starting a dive instruction business (I'm a PADI OWSI) in California and I'm ...
A: ! I'm not quite sure what you mean by "business structure" but I'll assume that you want to know ...
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| Coastal School diploma | 1/19/2009 | Gary Shonert |
Q: I graduated from Coastal in the mid 70's, I trained with Al Mikalow, Dave Lynn and Bill Cooper. ...
A: Good to hear from someone that went to the same school as i did! The school has been gone for quite ...
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| Diving after the bends | 1/16/2009 | Gary Shonert |
Q: in 2001 I suffered a small 'bend' in my left calf muscle. By the time this was diagnosed as 'most ...
A: Sorry to hear about your problem. It would have been much better for you if recompression was done ...
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| Purchasing Equipment Online vs. Shop | 1/14/2009 | Mike Giles |
Q: I have an ethical question i guess. I found a little shop that I got certified through. I really ...
A: Wow...that's a great question!! As you have surmised, there are two sides to this dilemma with no ...
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