Vulture38 asked:


Who makes the RG102 and RG105, as sold by Red Hat diving.

I mean who actually manufactures it?
Thanks Gix, but I was talking about the 1st stage. As in the link below;

http://www.johnhewitt.com/regs.htm

Josh M asked:


I’m going to start my first scuba diving class on Friday and was hoping i could get some tips first. What mistakes did you make and what should i do to avoid them? That sort of thing would be great. The first class is just going to be a classroom, but the one on Saturday we actually go in the water.

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davidw0001 asked:


I just got my Open Water certificate, and I have decided to purchase my own gear(bc,regulators,octos,and such), since I had a bad experience with renting bcs,when I dived in florida.
My question is what types of equipment would you suggest to buy and where? preferably items that are long lasting and are versitile in its use.online, or near nashville TN

jessica_01020 asked:

I can take the regulator out of my mouth, but when I put it back in my mouth, water gets into my mask and I suck it up my nose. I am also terrified to let water into my mask. because I have trouble not breathing through my nose. I love divng, but until I can complete these skills I cannot continue with my certification. I wish I was more comfortable under the water, but I don’t know how to get over my fear. I have tried practicing in the bathtub, using only the snorkel, but I still suck water up my nose. And advice??? SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE.

Cerberus asked:


Hey I just turned 25 and I’m going on a cruise to the Bahamas and would really like to go scuba diving.

I’ve been swimming before both with and without ear plugs (I know bad me), but when scuba diving you are not allowed to wear ear plugs since the pressure has to equalize.

So I was wondering what might would or could happen if I went anyway without putting plugs in.

Thanks for the info and I would really appreciate it if you could put a reference link with your answer if possible since its a health question.

thanks again,
Cerberus

Larry S asked:


I just finished my scuba certification, and they told us the number one rule of scuba diving is to *never* to hold your breath. Even when you’ve lost your regulator, you’re supposed to breath out a small stream of bubbles.

Is this only because of the overcompression injuries you can get if you hold your breath and rise (which allows the air to expand/decompress, potentially rupturing a lung, etc.) or are there other reasons?
Okay people, enough with the grouchy “you should know this”.

First, if it’s just a matter of not holding your breath when you *rise* I totally get the whole “expanding air” / “ruptured lung” thing (reread my original question… I state it right there).

My questions is why you should not hold your breath when you’re stationary (not rising or sinking), such as during the exercises where do you regulator recovery (sweep and reach methods). It feels more natural to hold my breath during that, but the course instructions say never hold your breath; hence my question.

jvstiniann asked:


What would you think the best and most important equipment is to buy after all the basics? BC? Dive computer? First, second stage etc??

SkyGuyâ„¢ asked:


Im new to diving so, if you can include the gear i’ll need and a price range it would be greatly apprciated! -Thanks!

eac20 asked:


I haven’t been scuba diving in a year now and I’m going crazy. Where are some good spots to scuba dive around Florida. I’ve already been to vortex. I want a place where the visibilty is good and is any where from 15 to 85ft deep.

Oh and how old do you have to be to get certified in nitrox. I can’t remember if it’s 18 or 16.

poeticpyr07 asked:


Is there a such thing as a water regulator that allows you to breathe under water without the requirement of a tank or pack? If so, what is it called and where can it be found.

If not, what are the ones called that require tanks (not scuba tanks but the ones that have a backpack type attachment)?