Archive for June, 2006
It’s almost that special time of year again: The Underwater Sports Diver’s Fair. This will be the 28th year in the tradition of the Nation’s largest sale of SCUBA equipment and instruction. Year after year this thing gets bigger and better, with all the folks around the country (and world) who make the equipment that makes diving possible, under one roof (tent) to answer question and to showcase the newest technology in SCUBA. I won’t be missing it and I thought I’d share the info.
Continue Reading June 24th, 2006
I’ve been through four different phones in the past several months, ranging from small, light and good looking…. to big, ugly and (dys)functional. Yet, I haven’t been able to find the right mix in any one device, though several of them seemed promising at first glance. I pretty much end up hating a phone after about a week of using it if it has any major flaws (or a number of minor annoyances). I must admit that my need for having a small phone that is capable of handling my business needs as well as sporting an intuitive display and being able to sync with my Mac is a tall order for any mobile phone manufacturer. I became disheartened at the fact that there were no appealing phones on the market to replace my string of duds. Enter the Nokia E60 Smartphone.
Continue Reading June 8th, 2006
The Oceanic VT Pro has been one of the best dive computers on the market for the past few years. The unit has no shortage of features: wireless air integration, Nitrox compatibility, user replaceable batteries, audible and visual alarms and a simplistic user interface, to name a few. Furthermore, at an affordable price compared to other such models, the VT Pro does not disappoint. I’ve put a good number of dives on my unit in varying waters around the World. My trusty Oceanic kept on tickin’ all along, providing me with safety and convenience when I needed it most. I’ve heard no shortage of reports of others’ computers being finicky, or even worse, failing altogether. Thus, I’ve detailed a report on my trusty VT Pro for the edification of someone trying to navigate the complex landscape of trying to decide which dive computer to put your trust in. I end the review with some thoughts on the newly-released VT3, which aims to replace the outgoing model described here.
Continue Reading June 7th, 2006
Recently I had the unfortunate experience of having my Scubapro Mk25 1st stage regulator flooded. I did a search through books and the web and could not find instructions on what to do. So, after consulting my local regulator technician I was able to remedy the problem. I’m posting that information here for the benefit of others who might’ve had a similar accident.
Continue Reading June 4th, 2006
