| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Eye Injury | 10/10/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: Mike, This past weekend, my girlfriend & I went diving in Catalina, California (right off the ...
A: I'm very sorry to hear of your girlfriend's eye problems. From what you've told me, I suspect that ...
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| education | 9/30/2008 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: what type/level of education is required for being a scuba diver
A: Greetings Shay, I am sorry for the delay in getting back to you. The minimum age to experience ...
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| Starting a Dive Shop | 9/25/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: Since you have such a breadth of experience in setting up a Dive Shop. Can you offer some advice in ...
A: Over the past couple of years, I've written several pages on that subject in this column and I ...
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| Equalisation Problems | 9/25/2008 | Gary Shonert |
Q: Please can you advise me what options are available to me for helping with ear problems ? I am ...
A: Sorry to hear yhat you are still having ear clearing problems. It sounds like you need to visit a ...
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| Equalisation Problems | 9/24/2008 | Gary Shonert |
Q: Please can you advise me what options are available to me for helping with ear problems ? I am ...
A: First of all, have you discussed your problem with your dive instructor?...if you haven't, i would ...
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| blown ear drum | 9/22/2008 | Jesse Scott |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me since you have gone through the same situation I am in now. I'm ...
A: Not being a doctor I am not really qualified to answer that question. However, I would like to ...
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| Dive Shop | 9/22/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: he is a masterdiver, and is also a serious freediver. He wants a dive shop but also wants to get ...
A: First, let me apologize for the delay in answering your question. We were heavily impacted by ...
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| diving suits in the Caribbean | 9/17/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: I am doing research for a short story. What kind of diving suit (material/equipment) is needed to ...
A: First, let me apologize for the delay in getting back to you. We were heavily impacted by Hurricane ...
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| Scuba Anti-Shark Tool Question | 9/12/2008 | Jesse Scott |
Q: A few years ago, a diver on the dive boat showed me a diving accessoriy he had. It consisted of a ...
A: I'm sorry but I have never heard or seen of such a weapon on any dive boat I have been on since ...
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| gloves | 9/3/2008 | Gary Shonert |
Q: First off i would like to think you for taking the time to answer my question and a very odd ...
A: Neptune gloves will usually give you a pretty good level of protection, but it depends on the exact ...
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| Dive Master / Instructor | 9/3/2008 | Andy Phillips |
Q: I have already done my Open Water and planning on completing my Advanced Open water by this month ...
A: After Advanced you take the Rescue course, with CPR/1st aid, then the Divemaster course, then you ...
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| replacement license | 8/27/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: I am needing a replacement license and certificate. My card is worn out. thanks, Doug.
A: You didn't say which agency your were certified under so I cannot give you a specific procedure for ...
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| Difficult Breathing | 8/26/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: I had my first scuba diving lesson yesterday and it was not good one. I couldn't slow my breathing ...
A: I'm very sorry to hear that you're having problems with your scuba lessons. Anxiety is normal ...
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| Where in the Caribbean is good to set up a new dive school | 8/24/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: Im a 37 year old ex-marine, my buddy is a top level naval diver with too many qualifications to ...
A: First, thanks very much for your military service. It's because of people like you that we are able ...
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| Dive log | 8/23/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: I got certified in Kenya back in 1981. When I left for university I left all my gear at home. When ...
A: Cheers, Didier!! By all means, log the dives!! It doesn't matter that time has passed since you ...
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| Buoyancy and wet suits | 8/18/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: When diving in the Caribbean with no wet suit I could maintain good buoyancy at surface and shallow ...
A: First, let me assure you that you didn't do anything "wrong"!! As I'm sure you know, the 7-mil ...
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| Mech Eng/ SCUBA Career? | 8/16/2008 | James |
Q: I am a mechanical engineering student, going to graduate this year. I have also just gotten PADI ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Congratulations on your upcoming graduation. For me, ...
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| Weights --Buoyance | 8/14/2008 | Andy Phillips |
Q: I weight 180lbs. I am in a Padi beginners class and trouble with maintaining a swimming position ...
A: In the pool with a 3-5mm short wetsuit I'd say about 14lbs would be sufficient, in Open Water if ...
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| training | 8/13/2008 | Trace Malinowski |
Q: do u have any ways that can help me hold my breath longer? thank you
A: Steven, While breath holding may seem simple and natural, your best bet for extending breath hold ...
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| usd older tanks | 8/10/2008 | Henry P. Babcock |
Q: i just had a tank hydroed which failed. some one told me that I could send it back and they would ...
A: Jeff, As I recall, the warranty on cylinders requires the original receipt for purchase, proof of ...
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| Mask Removal Problems | 8/5/2008 | James |
Q: I did have some problems with mask removal and water entering my nose even when I exhaled through my ...
A: First off, don't worry, this is a VERY common experience of beginning divers. Don't get stressed. ...
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| opening a dive shop | 7/31/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: I've been diving for over 10years now and I am trained to the rescue diver level. I'm interested ...
A: Opening a dive shop is a great idea. If you love diving and don't mind working from dawn until ...
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| weigh&length of scuba unit | 7/24/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: what is the approximate weight of scuba unit ?(1/separate 2/together) what is the length of hose for ...
A: In order for me to provide some sort of answer to your questions, let me give you some rough ...
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| Career in Diving | 7/19/2008 | Andy Phillips |
Q: I am a 26 yr old, unexperienced and uncertified diver, living near Atlanta, Georgia. Although I have ...
A: There are plenty of entry level positions for newly qualified Instructors, as long as you choose the ...
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| ears | 7/18/2008 | Thalassamania |
Q: I done my second dive yesterday and it went grat but today I feel both my ears a bit like if i had ...
A: This is normal, but not good. You are feeling the pressure of the water against your ear drum. ...
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| Touched a Sponge! EEEK | 7/17/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: I unintentionally touched a sponge while diving in St. Vincent and the Grenadines...3 weeks ago. My ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that you've run into an inhospitable sponge!! Your problem is not unusual and ...
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| weights | 7/12/2008 | Jesse Scott |
Q: I am going to Cancun, Mexico and will be diving there but am not sure how much weight to use. I am ...
A: I am happy to help. Proper weighting is dependent on your body composition, the thickness of your ...
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| breathing difficulties | 7/6/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: I am just starting my confined water training and have completed the first two sessions. I am ...
A: Congratulations on your decision to pursue your scuba diving certification!! I'm sorry to hear that ...
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| how do i get started in scuba diving | 6/30/2008 | Trace Malinowski |
Q: hey, i live in NC and i love to snorkel and always have, i have family in puerto rico and thats all ...
A: You can look for dive centers in the phone book, online, or through diving periodicals. Looking in ...
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| new wetsuit and weights | 6/16/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: I recently purchased a new 3mm wetsuit which is just like the one I previously had. (old one was ...
A: It is likely that the extra weight you require for your new wetsuit is due to the material in the ...
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| Diving Flag part 2 | 6/4/2008 | Jesse Scott |
Q: Jesse, Thanks for your advice. I contacted the NH Marine Patrol and they said I should tow a diving ...
A: Ah good, you are making progress. I find much of what I need at www.leisurepro.com. Once there, do ...
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| Diving/Swimming Flag | 6/1/2008 | Jesse Scott |
Q: I had a question that doesn't relate entirely to scuba diving but I didn't know who else to ask. I ...
A: That's a good one. Ultimately, I would contact the New Hampshire Department of Safety (they handle ...
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| Shark Suits | 5/30/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: I am interested in purchasing a protective suit. I snorkle and windsurf in Fla in an area ...
A: I wouldn't recommend wearing a protective (chain mail) shark suit while snorkeling or windsurfing ...
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| Buoyancy? | 5/12/2008 | Gary Shonert |
Q: I am a new diver and have about 25 logged dives. I have been diving with my father and we have both ...
A: ...To answer your first question..."what is affecting our buoyancy"...What you are experiencing is ...
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| International Dive Flag | 5/9/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: Mike, We plan to dive some locations in the Greek waters and i am curious if you know if a diver ...
A: You are correct in the use of the Alpha flag for diving. I'm not personally familiar with the legal ...
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| how much weight | 4/29/2008 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: I am going diving in Utila on the Aggressor and just purchased a 5mm wet suit, due to the fact in ...
A: Greetings Donna, Congratulations on your new equipment purchase. Having a 5mm wet suit will give ...
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| Dive shop | 4/26/2008 | Andy Phillips |
Q: Andy it's Andy. I'm a Brit' living on the Japanese Island of Okinawa with my ...
A: Well you'd need to undertake training, and that would take at least 7 months, and cost about $7500 ...
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| open water | 4/24/2008 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: last year i became a confined diver with padi here in england but recently in cuba i done my open ...
A: Greetings Michael, Based on what I understood from your question, you took an open water diver ...
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| full face mask for cold water | 4/20/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: i am using a hookah system and diving in very cold water, i currently use a rubber full mask but it ...
A: There are a number of different brands of full face masks and it's impossible for me to tell you ...
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| proper dive weight | 4/20/2008 | Mike Giles |
Q: i shallow dive in rivers gold mining using a hookah system, i am 6' 1" 245LBS old and over weight by ...
A: I assume you're the same "James" as in the previous question. I don't see a question in your ...
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