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About Mike Giles
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Expertise
I am a Master Scuba Instructor with over 6000 dives. I can answer questions on general diving techniques, diving education and diver training. I can offer suggestions on the use and selection of proper dive equipment, general maintenance of dive equipment as well as diving equipment repair. I can also offer suggestions on air conservation techniques and buoyancy control. As a dive shop owner for 17 years, I can offer suggestions on starting/running a dive business.

Experience
I have been diving for 52 years, teaching diving for 47 years and owned a diving business for 17 years. I am a certified regulator repair technician for several different brands and a certified scuba cylinder inspector.

Organizations
I am currently a member of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), Divers Alert Network (DAN), International Resort and Retailer Association and the Better Business Bureau

Publications
Undercurrent magazine and Divers Chapbook

Education/Credentials
I am a Master Scuba Diver Trainer with 15 distinct specialty instructor ratings, Rescue Diver Instructor, Medic-First Aid Instructor and I have degrees in Chemical Engineering, Biology and Radiologic Technology.

   

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

SSI vs PADI10/13/2009Mike 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. ...
School Closing10/7/2009Gary 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 ...
underwater dig cam9/28/2009James
  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 ...
Split fins9/27/2009Mike 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 ...
ear injury9/27/2009Jesse 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 ...
Dry suits9/23/2009Mike 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 ...
Dacor Rig PRo9/22/2009Mike 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 ...
Ascending9/21/2009Mike 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 ...
Scuba Diving Business Task Environment9/11/2009Mike 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 ...
use of O2 for decompression8/25/2009Mike 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 ...
eardrum8/24/2009James
  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 ...
ear pain8/21/2009Jesse 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 ...
Coastal School of Deep Sea Diving8/20/2009Gary 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 ...
ear pain8/19/2009Jesse 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 ...
Qualitative FIn propulsion8/12/2009Mike 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 ...
TEMP "C" CARD8/7/2009Mike 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 ...
surface interval inpressure group w or x7/29/2009Jesse 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 ...
surface interval inpressure group w or x7/29/2009Jesse 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 ...
surface interval inpressure group w or x7/28/2009Jesse 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 ...
starting dive charter business7/25/2009Jesse 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 ...
Displacement ???7/22/2009Mike 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 ...
equipment7/4/2009Gustavo 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 ...
decompresion sickness6/30/2009Gary 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 ...
hey6/28/2009Henry 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 ...
hey6/28/2009James
  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 ...
equalizing6/28/2009Mike 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 ...
mask clearing6/25/2009Jesse 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 ...
becoming a divemaster in caribbean6/25/2009James
  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 ...
Deformed mask skirt6/23/2009Mike 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, ...
pulmanarry fibrosis wants to dive6/22/2009James
  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 ...
split or single lens dive mask6/10/2009Jesse 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 ...
figuring proper amount of weights6/7/2009Jesse 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 ...
Ear pain6/7/2009Trace 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 ...
Snorkeling5/31/2009Mike 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, ...
inhaling water while diving5/12/2009James
  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 ...
inhaling water while diving5/12/2009Jesse 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 ...
Risk Managment In Diving ?5/11/2009Gustavo 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 ...
Dive Shop5/6/2009Mike 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 ...
wetsuits5/5/2009Mike 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 ...
Air tank (Cylinder) for a Yacht5/4/2009Mike 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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