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Posted 10/31/2009 12:00:13 AM in Scuba Diving Events
Scuba Diving Event November 14: Redondo Beach, CA, USA operation s.e.r.v.e. inaugural kickoff dive rally & luncheon fundraiser saturday, november 14th, 2009 7:00am - 4:00pm veterans park 309 esplanade redondo beach, ca 90277 operation scuba education & rehabilitation for veteran’s empowerment “to serve is at the heart of our operation.” operation scuba education &rehabilitation for veterans empowerment “operation s.e.r.v.e.” was founded in june 2008 as a non-profit tax-exempt (501-c3) pending national organization chartered in the state of california. the purpose of s.e.r.v.e. is to empower our returning military veterans by promoting physical healing, uplifting lives and providing a lifelong level of success. “making possibilities for veterans with disabilities” through scuba diving, snorkeling and related activities, operation s.e.r.v.e. supports and facilitates programs that teach disabled military vets how to soar. • admission includes dive, air refill, food and drinks. all proceeds go towards operation s.e.r.v.e. events and veteran’s training programs. admission fees $25.00 for divers $10.00 for non-divers $7.00 for retired veterans attending luncheon. • event registration is at 7:00am-7:45am at the operation s.e.r.v.e. booth opening ceremony begins at 8:00 a.m. • lunch celebration compliments of mexican chipotle grill will commence promptly at 12:00pm noon followed by raffle prizes. raffle tickets: $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20 open to the community join us for a fun filled day of events bring a veteran take an opportunity to have lunch with a veteran and say thank you operation s.e.r.v.e. is a volunteer organization, which depends on freewill contributions and fundraising activities to continue its work. we welcome your tax-deductible contributions. for more information or to rsvp contact vlad ilinsky vilinsky@earthlink.net or (818) 395-1606. www.operation-serve.org become a “friend of operation s.e.r.v.e.” today!
Posted 10/30/2009 8:03:12 PM in Scuba Gear Reviews
 | Rating: Nice, roomy dive bag
I purchased 3 of these for each diver in our group for a recent trip to Maui. These bags are great! The opening of this bag is large enough that you can easily slip your BC into it with no effort, and there is plenty of room to store my dive gear (3mm wet suit, regulator, fins, mask, snorkel, booties), in addition to my underwater camera, towel and a water bottle. The side pouch is large enough to store all of my dive tools and spare parts. Its very rugged, and it has nice padded shoulder pads for packing all of this stuff from our car (which was usually several blocks away) to the boat. I really like this bag! |
Posted 10/30/2009 7:35:31 PM in Scuba Gear Reviews
 | Rating: Really nice bag, and a great price
i purchased this bag for my sister-in-law for a recent dive/snorkel trip to maui. she totally fell in love with it not only did it hold all of her snorkel gear (fins, mask, snorkel), there was plenty of room for her 1mm skin, snacks, and water bottle. it also has elastic straps on the back to hold her towel. its rugged, and compact enough that it didnt take up a whole lot of space in the overhead bin of the plane we flew on to maui. there were three other folks in our group, and we were all so impressed with this bag that were each planning on purchasing one for christmas. |
Posted 10/30/2009 11:50:11 AM in Diver Webpages
 | Hi,Not only am I the only one in Connecticut listed on Scuba.com, but I am the only female who went diving last weekend (48 degrees F.) to carve a pumpkin!Maybe it´s cause I am originally from Mass!Not looking for anything but a buddy to dive with - you´re cute but I´m not in the game anymore.
by Sea_shelly on 10/29/2009 |
Posted 10/30/2009 11:49:40 AM in Scuba Photo Contest
Blue Ribbon Eeel on Critter Junction, Matava Resort, Kadavu, Fiji by StuartinFiji 
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Posted 10/30/2009 11:49:35 AM in Scuba Photo Contest
by migocareca 
Camera: , Location: Cabo Verde
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Posted 10/30/2009 5:21:37 AM in Scuba Gear Reviews
 | Rating: Top Quality, Great Price
As a beginner diver, I did my homework and asked a lot of Dive Masters their opinion on BC choices. Overwelmingly, the Aeris name came to the top. During training I tried both vest and back inflate BCs and decided I preferred the feel of the back inflate. This BC is the best of both types. It is a back inflate with 2 small wrap around chambers that help upright you on the surface. After four dives now, I can say, I really enjoy diving with this BC. One last note, it has plenty of D-rings to attack any gear you might want to carry. To sum it up, Aeris quality combined with Scuba.coms great price, makes this BC an excellent choice no matter what you diving experience. |
Posted 10/29/2009 2:55:47 PM in Scuba Photo Contest
by Mike 7 
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Posted 10/29/2009 2:55:45 PM in Scuba Photo Contest
by Mike 7 
Camera: , Location: Dutch Springs PA
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Posted 10/29/2009 2:55:03 PM in Diver Webpages
 | Awesome shark pics from the Carolinas! When were you in Bonaire and Cozumel?
by Capt B on 10/27/2009 |
Posted 10/29/2009 2:55:03 PM in Diver Webpages
| Had an unbelievable day at Cataina on Saturday. Great students, great crew, great vis, great food and a SPECTACULAR sunset. Sign me up for that again.
by Capt B on 10/27/2009 |
Posted 10/29/2009 2:55:03 PM in Diver Webpages
| Almost took my first job in the industry at the Riding Rock Inn on San Salvador. Small island as I recall. Lots of iguanas too. Can´t beat the wildlife in the Caribbean.
by Capt B on 10/27/2009 |
Posted 10/29/2009 2:55:03 PM in Diver Webpages
 | Thank you, the sharks were funny, they were very curious. They would swim patterns and each time get a little closer to check you out. I was in Bonaire and Cozumel in 2007. Both are great. Loved Bonaire, it was unbelievable being able to just grab your tanks and go. I´m jealous, where in Hawaii did you dive?
by Dive Time on 10/27/2009 |
Posted 10/29/2009 2:55:03 PM in Diver Webpages
| Fantastic pics in general. What are you shooting with?
by Capt B on 10/27/2009 |
Posted 10/29/2009 2:55:03 PM in Diver Webpages
 | Yes, that place is great. Riding Rock is the only spot basically on the island, except for the Club Med.
by DiverChix on 10/27/2009 |
Posted 10/29/2009 2:55:03 PM in Diver Webpages
 | I know El Salvador well I don´t know about the rock? I went a lot to Lalivertad, the port for shipping, & Sonsonate, we had friends that had a beach place to go, I tried to get Osters but almost had a stroke trying to keep up with the local guy not using Scuba tanks! I got 5 he got 15! Where is the ROCK!
on 10/27/2009 |
Posted 10/29/2009 9:00:01 AM in Scuba Gear Reviews
 | Rating: Pinnacle Merino 3MM
I cannot tell you what an awesome wetsuit this is. I could not find my size here in NYC, so I went to Scuba.com and while concerned with the sizing (they run on the small size) I initially ordered a ML, but thinking I should have ordered a Large. I placed my order but within the hour went with my instincts and changed my order a Large, it arrived two days before my trip! I was hoping I was correct and I was! Everyone told me what a nice looking suit, and I told them the comfort is even better. I am sooooo happy with this item, that Pinnacle will always get my business. The quality is incredible. Thank you Pinnacle and thank you Scuba.com. |
Posted 10/27/2009 3:57:55 PM in Scuba Gear Reviews
 | Rating: Best Fins - On Land and in the Water Too
ive tried all the major, "top" fins these are the best on the boat and in the water. theyre shorter and more malleable than other fins - many a fin are harder and not very flexible. additionally, they are made using softer rubber which grips a wet boat deck or dock better. these are all good attributes to have in a fin, and ive seen no others that compare in this way. in the water they are also my favorite fin. you will experience the least amount of drag ever in a head-on current and they are fast and smooth in the water. they may not get up and run right away like some others do, but that also makes them very controlable in tight spaces when you just need a slighter movement. they get up and run very closely to the other, "top" fins by the way. i highly recommend upgrading to the spring steel slap. its comfortable and is assembled into the fin with good manufacturing quality ive not seen elswhere. |
Posted 10/27/2009 12:46:21 PM in Diver Webpages
 | Daniel,Several divers from the Lower Mainland coordinate our dives through the Scuba Board forum www dot scubaboard dot com/forums/western-canada/. In this forum you will find people with a wide range of experience levels. We are usually very open and will often invite anybody who wants to join a particular dive.
by Underwater Nomad on 10/23/2009 |
Posted 10/27/2009 12:46:21 PM in Diver Webpages
| Today was my 1st underwater pumpkin carving contest! The water was cold (in a lake in CT) but it was lots of fun!
by Sea_shelly on 10/25/2009 |
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