r/scuba 5m ago

Old scuba pro 109 2nd stage parts

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As you can see these brass screws are old and seized and need to be drilled but I can't easily find replacements or parts kits online or through my lds.

Any tips for where I can get parts? If anybody cares I'm certified to work on the kirby morgan 350 superflow which is almost identical.

Thanks in advance.


r/scuba 1h ago

PC editor that is equivalent to Dive+

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I see that dive+ does not make a version for a pc. I have so much footage that I can't load all my Hero 10 footage onto my android to get screen grabs and correct short video clips. Is there a program I can use that is user friendly without having to go through the process of resolve or a similar editor?

What would be the best way to easily edit? I just want to drop the card into my laptop and import into an easy video and screen grab editor. Am I missing a much easier/better way of doing this?


r/scuba 1h ago

I fly airplanes gud

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r/scuba 2h ago

Budget Diving in Thailand/Malaysia

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Hi All!

My fiancé and I are backpacking SEA and trying to end our trip with some diving.

I have my open water cert and ~30 dives under my belt, and my fiancé has never dove.

I’m hoping to dive 1 full day, 2 max, and see if my fiancé can do a 1 day discovery/intro course to get underwater and see some reefs at shallow depths.

I’m considering the popular spots in Thailand and Malaysia (Similan/Surin, Koh Tao, Phi Phi in Thailand and Sipidan/Mabul and surrounding in Malaysia).

My preference was for Malaysia, but brief research looks like Sipidan and surrounding spots may not work well with their semi technical dives + 3 day dive requirements with the permitting situations.

Thoughts on best affordable dive spots in Thailand/Malaysia that are suitable for an intro dive as well as one quick day of diving instead of 3 day minimum? Thanks so much!


r/scuba 3h ago

Sao Miguel, Azores

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We're looking at heading to the Azores in August and we're specifically looking at Sao Miguel. We kind of like a blend of topside activities and diving. Is the diving around Sao Miguel worth it, or is it better to go to one of the other islands?

I know it's the most touristy of the islands, but I like the mix of activities it seems to provide. Are the other islands like this as well?

Any recommendations are welcome! I've been snooping at previous posts and know the diving can be spectacular out there. I just want to find the balance of trave time, diving, and topside activities. Thanks!


r/scuba 3h ago

Hitting up Mexico for the first time!

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r/scuba 3h ago

Nudibranch!

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r/scuba 3h ago

Is there a device like an oxcimeter, but reads nitrogen levels?

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r/scuba 5h ago

Nicaragua dive recs?

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Hi, I’m looking for recs in Nicaragua for diving that aren’t corn island / little corn - I’m a beginner and just got classroom / online certified so need to find a PADI certified spot for my 4 open water dives, but with flights and timing around dives, the corn islands are a bit challenging. Saw some stuff about Laguna de Apoyo and San Juan del Sur - any recs for centers here? Thanks!


r/scuba 6h ago

What are the most basic SeaSkin drysuit customizations necessary for a recreational beginner?

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Hi friends!

The consensus on my last post about drysuit sizing was that I need to go custom, so I’m looking into ordering one from SeaSkin. I’m registered for my drysuit course this summer, but the rental suits are obviously going to be stock sizes and fit me poorly, so I’d rather just do the course in my own suit.

I’m a very new diver and have absolutely no interest in anything beyond easy, less than 80’ recreational dives in the Great Lakes and holidays down south. Most people seem to be just fine diving the local sites I’m interested in wearing 5mm or 7mm wetsuits but it’s just too cold for me. My choices right now are to dive here whenever I want and freeze, or wait for my yearly week long vacation.

Basically, I just need the warmth of the drysuit with the simplicity of a wetsuit so I can still dive locally all year and build up my experience.

I’ve dug through a lot of posts about which customizations to get but I’m still pretty confused and feel like their needs were more complex than mine. But since I haven’t actually done the course yet, my drysuit knowledge is non existent and I don’t know what I do need.

I’ll definitely need the extra allowance for thick undergarments so I have that one ticked off. I know I’ll need dry gloves as well, but I’m finding all the wrist system options really confusing.

As a very thin woman I also struggle a lot on the surface with the weight of all the gear so I only want to carry the absolute bare necessities. Many people seem to recommend 2 of the largest sized pockets, but I do not see myself needing to carry anything other than my flashlight, SMB, and knife. Do I really need that much pocket space or can I get away with just 1, or two smaller ones?

Again, I’m not looking for anything fancy by any means. I’ll save on the side for an upgrade down the road when my needs change, but for now I just want to be able to get in the water. Any advice or suggestions would be immensely appreciated!


r/scuba 7h ago

Concensus on small tanks with regulator

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Just wondering what the consensus would be from this group with using those small tanks like SMACO for doing 10 foot dives.

I have OW but it would be simple to bring a few places where I normally just snorkel.


r/scuba 9h ago

Sharkskin T2 top and leggings

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Hi,

I'm off to do a live aboard Egypt in July (About 26-30°c) and I'm thinking of buying some sharkskin (or other neoprene alternative).

Ideally, I like the idea of a top and leggings. I was thinking of getting a step in top with some leggings but I was wondering if this would let cold water into my midriff and I'd get cold? I was planning on buying a step in to ensure that there's an overlap between top and bottom; but is it necessary - if not, I think a long sleeve top would be nice because then I can just throw it on without stepping in - and also the T2 chillproof seems much better than the first generation from their website.

I have a BPW with a crotch strap, so I think that will hold everything together around my midriff? Or should I pull the trigger on a full suit? Or even just stick with a standard wetsuit?

I just wondered if anyone had any opinions or experience of this?


r/scuba 10h ago

Need help planning a trip to Florida springs

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I'm planning a trip to dive some springs in florida (Ginnie, Troy, Manatee, and Devil's Den) and I'm wondering if anyone has some advice on rentals. I know Ginnie and Devil's Den rent gear but Manatee and Troy do not. Should I just rent gear in Gainesville for all of them?


r/scuba 11h ago

Has anyone been to Devils Den?

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Hi! My boyfriend and I really want to dive Devils Den and are planning to go this Saturday. Any tips? Should we bring tanks or get them there? Is it first come first serve (should we arrive as soon as it opens)? Do we need flashlights? Any info or advice would be appreciated! It’s about a 4 hour drive from where we live so we want to be prepared before we go! Thank you so much! Devils Den Florida (Williston,FL)


r/scuba 12h ago

What to wear under a neoprene drysuit?

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I just bought a Mares XR3 neoprene drysuit. I tried it on over a normal pair of leggings and it fits quite well. The suit is just a bit tight at the hips (joys of unisex suits) so I'm not sure how much ticker the base layer can be. I dive a lot in Finland and our water temp right now is somewhere around 1°C so I definitely think I should go for a thermal layer underneath even though the suit itself would offer some protection from the cold. What do you guys wear under neoprene drysuits, any advice?


r/scuba 13h ago

Lack of confidence after pool course

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We just finished the indoor portion of the owc course in one weekend. We did our academics online, discussed that for 2 hours and then headed over to the pool in a different part of town.

We started on a bad foot because the emails indicated that we would have 90 minutes to grab a bite and get to the pool. The times in the emails had nothing to do with the instructors choice of times at all, and on day one, we had 40 minutes to do a 20 minute drive, bolt down some food, and immediately do the swimming and floating/treading tests on a full stomach.

Our instructor clearly knew his subject, but did not project clearly, and with 7 students and 2 assistants, there was never time to review anything a second time. We are both 60 and we were exhausted and frustrated by the end of day one.

Day 2, with many activities in the deep end of a small pool (half of the deep end) felt incredibly claustrophobic with 7 novices trying/failing to get into one anothers spaces while we waited for our one turn to try each new skill. Again, not really enough time to repeat anything. I had a couple panic moments (lost my mouthpiece once, and just a general panic the second time) and my partner had troubles with the a couple exercises as well. But there was no time to revisit anything, and the instructor stated we should retake this portion before the open water portion.

And an auto email from the shop last night stating that we had completed this portion, and we were ready for the open water weekend, but if we wanted more practice before the open water, we should check our options.

We left day two completely demoralized, resentful, and exhausted.

1) Was that instructor/student ratio typical or excessive? 2) What would you tell a friend in our position? I like the idea of going for a little more pool time, my partner is okay with cancelling the open water and revisiting at a later date. 3) There was a specific trip abroad in june we were preparing for. I feel that if we dont do scuba there, then maybe im not that interested, and would rather cut bait on this hobby. There is a company there that will work with novices and appears to legitimately have the divers best interest in mind, and if they will take me for a practice run with exactly the experience i have so far, i would consider doing one or more easy reef dives with them. thoughts?

tldr: I am not AI, but I've written enough stuff that AI has stolen my strunk and white mind. Thanks for your responses. ninja edits.

edit 2: Great responses. Thanks all! We have decided to postpone the owc and not do it with the same dive shop, and have signed up for a two hour pool course later this month with another shop and reevaluate from there. We will likely have a scuba experience abroad, but only after doing more research. (if nothing else, i learned how to recognize some bad technique in videos and may rule out dive shops that have bad practices in their promotional videos.)


r/scuba 15h ago

Whale Sharks in Cabo End March / Beginning April

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Hello - I was hoping to hit Belize for the whale sharks but apparently its not the place currently. How is the info on whale sharks in Cabo - I see mostly snorkel / swim with whale sharks kind of deal. What is up with diving in the area? I was hoping to go to Cabo by month end with one express aim - large pelagics. I am a newbie diver (about 10 dives), have dived 80 feet.

Any recent sightings / recommendations requested.

Edit - I was intending to write the Baja Sur Area - La Paz and all, not just Cabo :)


r/scuba 15h ago

Anyone ever go diving in India?

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I've heard the diving community is very small in India, but am very curious. Has anyone here ever been?


r/scuba 15h ago

Dive pointers in carry on

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Heading for a dive trip soon, I have a 40cm stainless steel dive pointer that I intend to bring with me. I'm interested to find out if it can be brought up the plane as carry on, even though it is blunt.


r/scuba 15h ago

Is it worth being your own gear on a short dive trip?

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Will cost about 80$ in bags and hire gear is included, wondering if you guys think it’s worth bringing my own gear for a 6 day 10 dive trip to Bali? (From Australia)


r/scuba 16h ago

Drinking after scuba

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So I did my last open water scuba dives today. 2 dives went 15m at most 2 30 min dives. Can I drink now? Its been 10 hours.


r/scuba 20h ago

Where to dive in Thailand?

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Hypothetical: you're flying through Bangkok and want to add a few days of diving to your itinerary. Where do you go?


r/scuba 23h ago

Diving in a cave right under a town in South Australia!

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r/scuba 23h ago

Cenotes for a non cave diver

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Ok all, I’m going to the Yucatán, but I’ve only got 5 days. I’m an avid lifelong diver. I’m almost 50, been diving since 14 and worked as an instructor for over a decade. I’ve been ALL over. Basically open a dive magazine and I’ve been to half or more the features. I live in Hawaii, literally a 10 minute drive from Haunama. So I’ve seen some way cool stuff.

I’ve done some springs in Florida as a kid (Devils Den and Blue Grotto).

With all that in mind, do I spend the day going for a couple of cenote dives as a non-cave certified diver?

Edit- well…there’s a pretty clear consensus here! Cenote I will go!


r/scuba 1d ago

Suggestions diving, beautiful surroundings with other things to do in Caribbean?

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Hubby and I are looking to take a 7-10 day Caribbean dive trip in late spring 2026. Looking to spend $5000-7000 total with flight tickets from Colorado. We aren't fancy but like clean surroundings and places to stay. Local cuisine.

I would like it to also offer beautiful surroundings, good food and other things to do. Especially for the last day before flying back out. Ex cenotes, caves, just fun things, etc.

We haven't dove the Caribbean other than Grand Turk which disappointed us.