My Breathing...

QuestionHi Mike, I recently completed my PADI open water dive course. Immediately after my course, I did a total of six dives ranging from 12m to the max

mini scuba gear

QuestionHey, i was asking questions on google and it led me to this site but the answers werent what i was looking for so i decided to ask you. I want to k

Mini Air Tank for Pool Use

QuestionHi Mike, Someone else had asked about a small tank to use in their pool.  Ive been wondering about the same thing and read your warning about

Weighting for Salt Water Dive

QuestionI am a novice diver and am taking my first dive trip to key West in a few weeks.  What is the appropriate amount of weight for salt water divi

Deep Tech

QuestionHi Mike,  I am an MSDT PADI and SSI instructor. I supervise a dive team at work that conducts underwater explosive test for the DoD. We are s

prescription masks

QuestionHi.   My wife and I are both avid divers, each with different problems with our vision. Weve just finished a weeklong dive in E. Indonesia (A

Getting ready to get started

QuestionHi Mike, I am a student at Arizona State University.  I am currently an exploratory student because I can not for the life of me decide on a m

Diving in the 19th Century

QuestionIm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question, but Ill try anyway - If a ship sank somewhere off the coast of South America in the mi

how heavy is total scuba gear

QuestionI am going to try scuba diving soon and i have not done it ever before. I wanted to know what is the total weight of all diving equipments, suit, m

extreme depth question

QuestionI was watching the 1989 movie the abyss and it showed the main character using a liquid oxygen breathing system to drop down to what I think the

Scuba Jobs

QuestionHi my name is Rebekah and I am 20 years old. I have a hard time with school but love the sea. What kind of jobs are available for master divers wit

starting a dive shop

QuestionHi mike!!! Im a grade 11 student and recently did my rescue course. I have to create a business plan for business studies and wonder if you could p

Scuba Pool Service

QuestionOne of the screws on the main intake drain cover in my underground pool has loosened and the cover is now slightly dislodged. Are there divers who

Cutting

QuestionCan you use just normal scuba for cutting steel or should you use a hardhat set up? AnswerHow are you going to cut the steel? How are you going

buying a dive shop

QuestionHi Andy, I am considering to maybe start/buy a small dive resort as a lifestyle change. I have college and professional background in finance and I

Dive Skins Under or Over Wet Suits

QuestionI recently obtained a dive body skin and put it on under my shorty wetsuit.  I was told by an experienced dive instructor that it goes over th

Leaky Scuba Mask

QuestionHi, Im finding that my scuba mask is slightly leaky. Ive heard that with use a mask will gradually mould to your face, but after 25+ dive its still

buying a dive resort

QuestionHi Mike, As I have already seen many posts from you on this subject, Ill try to be as specific as I can. I am currently a PADI DM and find my self

perforated air drum

QuestionHi Mike, I became a Padi instructor about six years ago,but never really used the qualification due to an ear injury.Its now six years later and i

helmets and divemasters

QuestionHi Mike, Thank you for all the info you sent me.Having considered your answer,I was wondering if i could possibly work as a Dive Master at a dive r