| Subject | Date Asked |
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| underwater dig cam | 9/28/2009 |
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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| eardrum | 8/24/2009 |
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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| hey | 6/28/2009 |
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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| becoming a divemaster in caribbean | 6/25/2009 |
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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| pulmanarry fibrosis wants to dive | 6/22/2009 |
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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| inhaling water while diving | 5/12/2009 |
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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| ?? | 2/7/2009 |
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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| ruptured eardrum | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I ruptured my eardrum on Dec. 26 while trying to descend in Roatan. I was wondering...my ear still ...
A: I'm not a physician, and you should certainly listen to what yours has to say in this matter. You ...
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| mini diving tanks | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I am a Scuba Diver, I'm on the path to becoming an instructor and am Rescue Diver qualified so far. ...
A: You can stay under water for a minute or two at a time with a mask and snorkel. I know of no other ...
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| ear pressure | 11/14/2008 |
Q: when i do snorkeling,when i get into 5ft deep(only)my ears ache like its too much pressure,i mean ...
A: Yes, it is too much pressure (pain) on your ears. You must equalize the airspace in your mask and ...
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| Certification Number | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I recently qualified as a PADI open water diver. Today I received my certification card. I was ...
A: I wasn't aware of a change by PADI on their member id numbers (Mine is, indeed, a 6 digit number) ...
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| Problem with basic skill in ocean but not pool | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I read that you are skilled at teaching mind and breathing control techniques, and I am hoping you ...
A: I can give you an excellent answer to this question that I think will help you a lot, but I've been ...
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| Playa ProPlugs | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I read one of your responses regarding ProPlugs and I wondered if you could help me out. I live in ...
A: Hey Olly, I don't know much about these ear plugs or anywhere to find them in Playa... I honestly ...
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| Mech Eng/ SCUBA Career? | 8/16/2008 |
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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| Mask Removal Problems | 8/5/2008 |
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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| Removing water up the nose | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I have decided to take up scuba diving and am taking the Scuba Diving certification ( NAUI ). I have ...
A: I would say AVOID inhaling water. You don't want to repeat it, you want to never do it again. It ...
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| Age Limit for Divemaster | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Within the last year I have become real serious about my diving. I have worked my way up from PADI ...
A: I think the most important thing is cardiovascular and to be able to avoid cramps, so your finning ...
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| Age Limit for Divemaster | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Within the last year I have become real serious about my diving. I have worked my way up from PADI ...
A: I say Go For it! I think you will only bring more wisdom to the table, and, nowadays, 50 is the new ...
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| NAUI vs. PADI Divemaster/instructor | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I am a NAUI certified diver & am interested in becoming a Divemaster & Instructor to eventually be ...
A: Definitely check out the major diveshops in the area you hope to work. Find out what is the major ...
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| holding ones breath | 12/8/2007 |
Q: Hey, hows it going? I am just wondering why one should not hold thier breath under water while ...
A: There is nothing wrong with holding one's breath underwater. The problem is ascending while holding ...
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| breathing and panic | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I've been diving for 12 years but only averaging 3 or 4 dives a year, mostly in the caribbean. ...
A: What kind of diving are you doing? What kind of shape are you in? How are you preparing to enter ...
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| RDP Chart | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I am a bit confused when calculating the following types of questions: Example If you planned to ...
A: OK, got you. I don't have an RDP in front of me, but basically you start out at the base level A ...
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| Regulator inflator problem | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I own a Mares MRS1000 BC. I just completed the pool portion of a Drysuit course. Apparently, there ...
A: Hmmm. That Scubapro shop won't even touch it? Pretty weak. It's likely a simple sealing problem in ...
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| lifespan of scuba gear | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I was just given a truck load of equipment Tanks computers gear wet and dry suits cameras all in ...
A: It's going to completely depend on each individual piece. I cannot really answer this question ...
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| mare bottom timer / computer | 8/6/2007 |
Q: Did you ever find the answer on weather the mares bottom timer that has the green yellow pink strips ...
A: I'm pretty confident it would be handled only at the factory authorized service center BUT only if ...
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| BC Repair | 7/20/2007 |
Q: Is there a trick to removing/replacing a bladder from plastic exhaust port rings after unscrewing ...
A: I'm sure you realize how important a proper functioning BC is to safe diving. I'm not a ...
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| BC Repair | 7/20/2007 |
Q: Is there a trick to removing/replacing a bladder from plastic exhaust port rings after unscrewing ...
A: I've found that it depends on the BC device. Some are 'welded' in and there is now way to change ...
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| WEIGHTS | 4/10/2007 |
Q: Want to purchase some weights do not know how much to get..I have a quick realease weightpaks built ...
A: How much weight did you use during your course? Did you find you had much air in your jacket while ...
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| regulator hiss | 4/9/2007 |
Q: My alternate 2nd stage reg has a slight hiss when i press the purge valve. I haven't noticed any ...
A: Hitting the purge button opens the demand valve of your second stage. A hissing sound would be ...
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| valsalva clearing | 3/14/2007 |
Q: I lost my hearing in my left ear this was on my 60' dive. I cleared the right and came back up to ...
A: I actually answered this one just minutes after you asked it, but the AllExperts system was down. ...
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| ruptured eardrum | 3/3/2007 |
Q: I recentley ruptuered my eardrum and was wondering if i will be able to continue diving?I read some ...
A: I must request that you consult a specialist/doctor about the ruptured eardrum. I can tell you that ...
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| re pee valve and zip on wetsuits | 2/6/2007 |
Q: just wanted to know can a wetsuited diver have a pee valve attaced to his wetsuit and use the ...
A: I've never used one myself, nor seen one for sale in a wetsuit, but I guess you could install one. ...
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| Removing Mask | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I start certification classes in February, and I've been reading a lot online about having to remove ...
A: There is nothing optional about mask removal and use of a noseplug is not possible (you must be able ...
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| diving | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I'm a new diver and wondering what kind of advice you can offer on improving air consumption
A: I've posted many tips on this at my website www.Playa.info (you can search for 'breathing' and ...
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| hearing loss | 12/3/2006 |
Q: Do you have any idea what i might have done wrong? I didnt have much pain. Just a bit, until it felt ...
A: I think that you were descending, felt increased pressure, tried to clear (pinching your nose, ...
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| hearing loss | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I just came back from a diving trip and I have hearing loss in my left ear. I saw a doctor ...
A: I've damaged my inner ear by forcing a valsalva clear. My damage is permanent. This was a mistake ...
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| ear problems and beginner diving | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I have a middle ear problem which requires a tube to be placed in my eardrum. If I take a beginner ...
A: You absolutely MUST consult your physician about this. There is nothing underwater worth seeing so ...
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| mares bottom timer | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I have a Mares bottom timer thats fairly old.The only numbers on it is 09.91 and the face has ...
A: I remember those. You'll definitely want to do one of the following: 1. (recommended, and per ...
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| padi | 11/1/2006 |
Q: Good afternoon i am starting to be interested in diving and in the underwater world and I found that ...
A: Diving without a license, or certification, isn't illegal in most places, just dangerous. It's ...
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| BCD & Reg Selection | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I am a Allexpert with skiing, and I finally get to ask a question rather than answer! Hope I'm not ...
A: Hey, The word on Zeagle is good... if you do diving that requires that sort of gear and you like ...
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| re-learning scuba after many years | 9/27/2006 |
Q: He has not dived at all in the last few years. If he has to get re-certified, is it universal? Does ...
A: I highly recommend a certification course... it's also you're only option besides doing resort ...
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| air in tank | 7/23/2006 |
Q: How long can you store air in a scuba tank before it goes bad? Thanks, Mary
A: it depends because air doesn't "go bad" (we are breathing the same air that has been around forever) ...
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| Barotrauma | 6/23/2006 |
Q: I have recently suffered barotrauma to my ear due to equalizing. I now have hearing loss and ...
A: Sorry to hear that. Sounds like you ruptured your round window forcing a valsalva clear (at least ...
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| Ears | 5/24/2006 |
Q: You answered a question about ears/earplugs recently that a young man asked about his mother. I feel ...
A: I'm glad those help you out. I'm not sure what question you're referencing (I think that may have ...
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| Weight Question | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I have just got a new drysuit it s a oceanic aerdura. I weight about 155lbs and am about 5 foot 5 ...
A: If this is your first time with a drysuit, you should get proper training on proper use, and this ...
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| Scuba depth | 4/26/2006 |
Q: I got my open water certification a loooooong time ago (can't even find the card anymore). I can't ...
A: a BAR is a barometric pressure unit equivalent to the pressure at sea level (one atmosphere, or ...
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| recreational diving equipment | 4/6/2006 |
Q: I am CMAS* (bronze) diver and have about 50 logged dives and now I want to buy my own diving ...
A: I dive warm water and get by with a very trim fitting BCD without back/wing inflation. The sleeker ...
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| Schooling | 3/29/2006 |
Q: I am a student at NMSU. I want to someday work as a scuba diver discovering sunkin ships and the ...
A: I don't think you need any degrees for what you are looking to do. The path might be to get aboard ...
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| multiple categories | 2/13/2006 |
Q: I am a 4th grade student in Grandville, Michigan. I am working on a project for my class. I have a ...
A: 1. if you count man, then it's man, otherwise maybe the box jellyfish of Australia ...
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| Newbie With Equipment Question(s) | 1/28/2006 |
Q: James; I just dropped my deposit to get certified for scuba diving. Of course, the location ...
A: Sean, Depends on where you are going to be diving to some degree, but if you are only going to be a ...
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| Decompresion | 9/10/2005 |
Q: I am an openwater certify diver but after I finish my classes I never went back to dive on my own. I ...
A: This is a very fundamental concept, and your asking it indicates that you very much need to re-read ...
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| Scuba Diving Depths | 6/15/2004 |
Q: What is the farthest a person can dive with scuba gear on? Can they dive more than 500 feet? Thanks!
A: http://www.jolt.ca/scuba/index.php?option=news&task=viewarticle&sid=43 last record 1,032 feet. ...
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| scuba info | 4/29/2004 |
Q: how long does it take to be a scuba diver, what kind of education do u have to have, what is the ...
A: You can become certified in as little as four days. No special education is required beyond ...
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| Custom size wetsuit | 3/3/2004 |
Q: Can you recommand of any good company which sells custom size wetsuits on the Internet? I am a big ...
A: I did a Google search for "XXXL wetsuits" and found a bunch. I did another Google search for ...
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| Ear problem | 6/23/2003 |
Q: I just completed my open water diver certification. I have been diving in Mexico and did not have ...
A: You don't have air or water trapped. You have (most likely) some level of barotrauma in your ear. ...
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| Tanks | 5/4/2003 |
Q: It sounds like good advice to not buy everything right away. One thing I do plan on purchasing for ...
A: I don't recommend you plan on high air consumption. I'm 6'2" and weigh about 230 pounds. I ...
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| Gear | 5/1/2003 |
Q: I have just started my PADI open water certification and am starting to look at equipment. I live in ...
A: try a Google search for "leisure pro." You'll find what you are looking for. I'd hold off on the ...
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| Mares Bottom Timer | 6/4/2002 |
Q: I want to use my old Mares digital bottom timer as a backup to my computer. The timer works but the ...
A: Although I am not familiar with that unit, I would bet that those contacts are NOT for charging the ...
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| Instructor career | 5/15/2002 |
Q: I'm trying to find more info on career possibilities within scuba diving. I spent $10,000 on ...
A: Is ProDive one of those big operations where they take you from zero to instructor in 90 days or ...
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| back-inflation Vs. regular BCDs | 3/6/2002 |
Q: First of all I would like to thank you in advance for your help, I am a recently certified PADI ...
A: Hola Hector, As with so many things, it all depends on the situation. I live in the Mexican ...
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| suggestions for diving opportunites while on cruise in Caribbean | 11/15/2001 |
Q: My husband and I will be taking a 7 day cruise in the Caribbean the beginning of December want to do ...
A: I live in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and have never visited that part of the Caribbean you mention, ...
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| Scuba Equip. Manuf. Name | 11/7/2001 |
Q: James; In the 60's there was a company that made a scuba system that used a full face mask. It did ...
A: I am not sure if you are speaking about open circuit or closed circuit, and there certainly were ...
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| Ears | 7/13/2001 |
Q: Can you wear any type of ear plugs while diving? My Mom has sensative ears but really wants to try ...
A: The laws of physics are inescapable. Sensitive ears, however, need not prevent an individual from ...
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| diving sites worldwide | 5/2/2001 |
Q: I have recently bought my own scuba-diving equipment. Could you tell me which are the top 10 sites ...
A: People ask this type of question alot. Best dives. Best place to dive. I have not visited the Red ...
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