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James Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.74 Clarity of Response 9.61 Politeness 9.90 Response Time(hr) 31.4 --Last 90 Days(hr) 14.0 Total Questions 178	I have about 2000 logged dives. I am an instructor with a couple of agencies. I live in the carribean where I dive the sea and inland caves. I also have a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am quite good at teaching proper techniques and mind control for diving success. I can handle all equipment questions regarding recreational diving.
Lisa Marie M. U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability 10.00 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 26.3 --Last 90 Days(hr) 47.9 Total Questions 2	My specialties include: Equipment Low Visibility and Cold Water Diving Nitrox Wreck General Diving Questions I am not a technical diver.
Jeffrey Lane U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Response Time(hr) 27.7 --Last 90 Days(hr) 67.1 Total Questions 12	Commercial diving, offshore diving, inland diving, military diving
Henry P. Babcock U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.79 Clarity of Response 9.92 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 40.2 --Last 90 Days(hr) 14.7 Total Questions 188	Technical and repair expert in many different types of equipment and diving physics and physiology. Associate In Science Degree in Recreational SCUBA diving from SBCC Marine Diving Technology program. Several years diving experience. Repair technician for Aqua Lung America (U.S. Divers)
Jesse Scott U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.00 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 12.8 --Last 90 Days(hr) 0.2 Total Questions 88	I can help you with questions about what to expect when learning how to SCUBA dive; how to select a good instructor and dive shop; and how to begin diving after you have been trained. I can help out with gear questions. I am always happy to discuss topics you learned in training but would like to know more detail. I can recommend additional training and books on SCUBA diving. I can discuss NC wreck diving also. I can also discuss what`s involved in learning becoming more involved in the sport and being a rescue diver, dive master, or instructor. NOTE!! I cannot answer medical questions because I am not a doctor.
Mike Giles U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.98 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 19.9 --Last 90 Days(hr) 18.4 Total Questions 233	I am a Master Scuba Instructor with over 6000 dives. I can answer questions on general diving techniques, diving education and diver training. I can offer suggestions on the use and selection of proper dive equipment, general maintenance of dive equipment as well as diving equipment repair. I can also offer suggestions on air conservation techniques and buoyancy control. As a dive shop owner for 19 years, I can offer suggestions on starting/running a dive business.
Andy Phillips Honduras Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.00 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 13.8 --Last 90 Days(hr) 3.8 Total Questions 19	I can answers questions about becoming a scuba diving professional and working in the recreational dive industry.
Gustavo E. Flores Puerto Rico Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.82 Clarity of Response 9.91 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 19.2 --Last 90 Days(hr) 67.6 Total Questions 50	I`m a PADI Instructor with experience in the warm, tropical waters of the Caribbean. Feel free to contact me on questions regarding diving instruction and experience.
Gary Shonert Canada On Vacation returns 02/15/2012 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.60 Clarity of Response 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Response Time(hr) 17.3 --Last 90 Days(hr) 8.0 Total Questions 30	Hello,I will be able to answer your questions regarding oil field diving, commercial equipment,salvage diving,saturation and mixed gas diving, as well as deep diving tecniques,and it`s related physiology,treatment,and hazards.

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2011-12-13 Diving in the 19th Century:

Hi Hal, You pose an interesting question and I'll be happy to provide some information on the history of diving for you. The short answer to your question is, Yes, diving was sufficiently developed

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