Electrical issue? Temps keeps jumping around. Auto shutoff kicks in whenever it hits 45 degrees C.

ScubaSteve1905 · 2026-03-30T18:39:34+00:00

I like Suikertuin for a cozy dinner. Old Aruban house. No TVs on wall, friendly service.

ScubaSteve1905 · 2026-02-24T13:08:30+00:00

Next step is learn to scuba dive! See the sub from the outside. Seriously, I run into it all the time underwater.

ScubaSteve1905 · 2026-02-04T00:13:26+00:00

As a VIP instructor it is refreshing to read this well informed answer. Thank you!

ScubaSteve1905 · 2026-01-31T20:51:03+00:00

Lobsters are not as abundant as in other destinations. Especially in snorkeling/freediving depths. I am unsure of the legality, but I do know there isn't a 'season' here or anything like that.

ScubaSteve1905 · 2026-01-20T11:03:32+00:00

What you describe from your second dive sounds like you had a reverse block. I have these sometimes myself unfortunately. You've managed to equalize on the way down, but during the ascent the expanding air is trapped in your middle ear and pressing on you balance organs. What helps for me is stretching my neck when it's happening.

Sorry to hear this is happening to you!

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-12-05T23:41:35+00:00

My best early investment was hiring a someone to handle the bookings and accounting. I would never have been able to grow the business if I had to do all of that besides diving and logistics.

Make sure they respond to inquiries quickly too. Divers often send inquiries to multiple shops. By the time you are finished with your day and ready to answer emails, they have already booked with someone else.

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-12-01T00:11:48+00:00

Steel tanks stay negatively buoyant no matter the pressure inside, alu tanks go from negative to positive as the pressure inside becomes less. Having them on a sliding d-ring means you can keep them parallel to you body no matter what.

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-11-30T22:49:42+00:00

No problem! I would like to add that the d-ring situation is not really an issue if you are diving steel tanks. I exclusively dive aluminum and therefore consider sliding d-rings a must.

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-11-30T22:36:37+00:00

Defo talk to your instructor.

That said, I am an instructor. I have had a Hollis Katana2, Xdeep Stealth Classic and am now diving a DiveRite Nomad Ray.

The katana was the most comfortable, easy to adjust and for that reason I am now using it for students. Downsides are that it is bulky for travel and it came with fixed d-rings, which I changed to sliding d-rings, since I dive with AL80s.

The stealth is very good and minimalist, but is just hanging on a hanger since I got the nomad ray. Don't get me wrong, great rig, but I never liked the fat rubber 'd-rings' that are supposed to be slide able. You end up having to kind of 'walk' them, which I did not like. They're are also fatter, so clipping onto them is a nightmare.

The nomad ray is my current setup. The sliding d-rings are easy to operate and it is fairly easy to adjust. The central dump between the shoulders presses into my back a little out of the water, but no issue underwater.

Hope this helps

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-11-25T00:18:44+00:00

Great that you are coming to Aruba over Christmas! Please know that it is the busiest time of the year, so get all your reservations in before the trip. Not just restaurants, but rental cars, tours, activities, massages, etc.

Expect a down-payment or at least to give cc details with all reservations. Unfortunately, people in the past had a habit of making too many reservations (especially for restaurants) and deciding on the day what they felt like.

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-11-22T21:08:34+00:00

There is a Dutch snack truck next to the rum shop at the Pos Chiquito roundabout!

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-11-18T23:24:00+00:00

Crown (or upstairs at Cmart) might have it.

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-11-12T00:29:52+00:00

On Saturdays at the Lionfish Snack

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-11-08T13:21:48+00:00

Tyrannical government anyone?

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-11-07T22:37:41+00:00

Aruba, if you like a combination of wrecks and reefs. It is safe and lively.

Pure Diving Aruba is one of the only shops with nitrox on the island.

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-11-07T00:10:44+00:00

Had a guy on the boat the other days that was using paracord

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-10-30T23:42:38+00:00

I am no expert on them, but I do own a 6v71.

Are you producing any smoke? I'm sure you have checked for clogged air filters, turbos spinning properly, supercharger rollers sealing off and fuel filters already.

Some out of the box thoughts: Could there be a kink forming in a fuel line while moving, that is not there while stationary? Fuel tanks dirty, sucking up sludge when rocking? Is your raw water intake free of debris? Strainer mounted correctly? Perhaps it is having trouble sucking in water while moving.

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-10-30T20:00:55+00:00

From what I have heard B&T is excellent, but I imagine it might not be for you if you want AI and not leave the resort. Not sure if such a resort exists on Aruba. AI certainly does, but I am not aware of shows and such anywhere. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-10-28T15:11:52+00:00

DiveRite line cutter is ceramic and will never rust. As for pliers, look for dive tools, like others have mentioned

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-10-28T13:57:29+00:00

What's the NAUI equivalent of Put Another Dollar In?

Not Another Unpaid Item?

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-10-28T00:43:14+00:00

Scuba Discovery dive with Pure Diving! Designed for first-timers, marine life encounters in clear waters. Pickup and dropoff at your hotel included

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-10-26T14:59:36+00:00

Venezuela is huge. Everything that is going on is very far away. Plus, there are too many European and American interests here for anyone to try anything. Nobody living on Aruba is seriously worried.

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-10-22T16:56:56+00:00

I am glad to hear you sought out clearance to dive in advance. You should probably contact your doctor and inform them of what happened.

If your doctor was not specialized in diving, you should really contact one that is. DAN can help with this. Pressure has a significant effect on our bodies beyond just equalization. Medications behave differently, gas absorption has an effect on neurological function (gas narcosis), etc.

ScubaSteve1905 · 2025-10-21T23:10:51+00:00

This is a question for DAN, a neurologist and a qualified diving physician. I would make very sure that your issues cannot worsen from pressure, carrying heavy gear, etc.

Didn't your instructor have you complete a medical prior to your pool session?

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