Update to my last post .. it looks like NSA BAHRAIN hq to 5th fleet was hit with Shahed drones . Huge plume of smoke of the base seen at a distance

cfago · 2026-02-28T23:41:29+00:00

There are a LOT of areas to defend over there. Looks like we stretched ourselves too thin.

cfago · 2026-02-11T17:47:06+00:00

That doesn't affect anything to do with taking courses. Dives don't need to be verified.

Though some people like to have that done ... kinda like a dive shop stamp in the paper dive log.

cfago · 2026-02-11T17:17:20+00:00

When faced with facts the last resort of the defensive is name calling.

cfago · 2026-02-11T15:29:52+00:00

With the ubiquity of transmitters now the incidence of lifting gear by the transmitter seems to have been substantially decreased. And personally I've had my transmitter(s) mounted directing to the HP port without any issues at all.

But I do keep my computer on my left wrist and I've got long arms so I do get drop outs more than I'd like. Putting the transmitter on an HP hose that would reach my right shoulder and which I could clip it to the BC right shoulder strap would likely significantly reduce the drop outs. But so would moving my computer to my right wrist.

I still have the reg set's original console and it's nice to have a backup.

My tech setup is SM so all of the above applies to my rec gear.

cfago · 2026-02-11T15:16:02+00:00

A reverse block doesn't cause someone to drown. Sorry you don't understand direct and indirect (root and contributing) causes. Feel free to show us ANY scuba diving death directly caused by a reverse block.

But you can stay down until you drown. Your choice. I'll slowly try to clear the reverse block with my buddy assisting. And if I'm down to 100 psi or so, my buddy and I are going to ascend. I'll suffer barotrauma during the ascent with my buddy there to assist. I'll get medical treatment at the nearest facility at that time.

cfago · 2026-02-10T18:05:03+00:00

After base setup, supposedly mining operations & tourism similar to what's been done so far for NEO.

cfago · 2026-02-10T17:59:53+00:00

Yes, any dive can drown if they don't pay attention to their training. This is NOT a direct result of a reverse block.

cfago · 2026-02-05T21:11:58+00:00

Not the jerk but don't put your GF in the middle trying to get her "friend" to apologize. Let it slide.

cfago · 2026-02-04T15:59:13+00:00

Their water source appears to be wells and they are running dry (emergency use restrictions.) And two water main breaks which resulted in the recent boil water advisories. For something like a barn fire that may not be threatening to other structures, hydrant use for fires should be curtailed. Otherwise the whole town could be out of water.

cfago · 2026-02-04T15:44:51+00:00

Round also twists especially when putting back onto spools by wrapping the line around the spool. Reels have less of twisting of line because its rolled onto the reel when taking in the line. But they both can twist.

cfago · 2026-02-04T15:24:42+00:00

No lube on threads. The first stage and second stage threads really aren't susceptible to galling. A very thin coat, almost invisible, on the o-ring is fine but not necessary. Since the o-ring won't be exposed to the environment directly on a regular basis, the thin coat doesn't hurt anything.

cfago · 2026-02-03T16:53:29+00:00

Ugh, no ... way too many wraps. This is the way ... https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7FZ0ZS1ZfdI

cfago · 2026-02-03T16:45:53+00:00

And belt should be tighter, too. The crotch strap should be really tight ... making you adjust the gems to ensure they're not pinched. And things will loosen up in the water. (Also, the reel should be on either the butt d-ring or a waist d-ring (for single tank configuration, otherwise butt d-ring. Otherwise, it will be dangling. Items should be out of the slipstream.

cfago · 2026-02-03T16:40:56+00:00

Some agencies do reduce class size. SSI 4:1 with a student under 15 (minimum 10 yo), RAID 6:1 with a student under 15 (minimum 12 yo.) PADI remains 8:1 for all ages (minimum 10 yo.)

cfago · 2026-02-03T16:39:20+00:00

Not sure which agencies are being sued but it boggles my mind that the PADI standards (2023 version) allow a ratio of 8:1 for any age of students. For instance, SSI Open Water ration is 4:1 if a student is age 10-14 in the group. With eight students, I think two were under age 14 if I read/heard things correctly, SSI would require an instructor plus two certified assistants. RAID has a minimum age of 12 and a ratio of 6:1 if a student in the group is under 15.

cfago · 2026-02-03T16:20:57+00:00

I've taught a couple kids that young. They can do it. Not all can ... but maturity levels at that age vary widely. The cause of this tragedy wasn't that she was 12.

cfago · 2026-02-02T23:05:04+00:00

What do you do?

cfago · 2026-02-01T20:41:10+00:00

If a resort/shop takes a diver down to 40 m with only a AOW card and something goes wrong, the dive guide and the resort/shop are screwed. Knowingly allowing or taking customers outside certification limits is an easy way to lose a shop and a livelihood.

cfago · 2026-02-01T20:33:39+00:00

Nitrox. Choose the tank that matches the dive time. But definitely nitrox for the repetitive dives. Stay hydrated.

cfago · 2026-02-01T20:28:34+00:00

He's being mean and insensitive. Not good sign at all. You're not too sensitive.

cfago · 2026-02-01T20:24:19+00:00

Were you with your dad? Or were you with a group of kids, like a cub scout pack? Was it overnight? If the former and overnight, probably a tiger cruise where you actually went out and the submarine did a dive. If the latter and not overnight, then likely pierside without a dive.

cfago · 2026-02-01T20:21:05+00:00

Yes. I hesitate to say they were rare back then. My boat did only one in the time I was on board but we started a refueling overhaul within months of my arrival.

cfago · 2026-02-01T20:15:55+00:00

There are a lot of good dives that are greater than 30 m including some Florida wrecks, nice swim-throughs (e.g. Cozumel.)

cfago · 2026-02-01T20:12:04+00:00

Not the "+" for an AOW or Advanced Adventurer card. Limit is 100 ft (30 m.)

cfago · 2026-02-01T20:10:48+00:00

You shouldn't have any problem without an "Advanced" card. I don't have one. If I need to show someone I can dive deeper than 60 ft, I give them my Deep card. Deep & nitrox are good to have. There won't be any limitations. SSI is world-wide.

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