Is that good to go thailand for diving in December? Suitable for a noob OW like me? haha

Hi guys I'm looking for a dive computer. Im looking at the mares smart , zoop novo and the d4i novo.

I like the small profile of the d4i novo and mares smart but i have used the zoop before and i really like the clear information it gives me.

Any other recommendations and any good discounts available now ?

u know ar.. success rate of cpr is very very VERY low..... wat you guys seen on tv is not real at all... over rated

Early resuscitation has been shown to improve survival and decrease brain damage rates. Example is that in-water resuscitation has lower mortality rates compared to delayed on-shore resuscitation (around 15% vs 85%) [1], although the study is old and has a small sample.

So yes, despite poor success rates our efforts might change outcomes.
Reference:
1. Szpilman D, Soares M. In-water resuscitation--is it worthwhile? Resuscitation.2004 Oct;63(1):25-31. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15451583
You mean chest compressions are optional? Or was it rescue breaths?

How come I can't google this American Life Support Group

There are a few schools of thought. There are more recent studies to suggest that in-water resus, when done by the less capable, can possibly endanger both rescuer and victim (slowing down time to shore, and risk of aspiration). However, it is hard to conduct properly controlled studies for real life situations. So a number of them are simulated situations only.

But anyway, ideally and logically, early resuscitation will improve outcome. So if you're well-trained, provide in-water resus. If you cannot secure your own safety or don't think you're capable,  don't waste time and rush to shore/boat.

I'm still a proponent of rescue breaths. By reducing duration of exposure to low oxygen, I can buy time. Every minute counts for the brain.

edit: is that BLS specifically for water-related activities?

American hairy association? Is there a Malaysian chapter? haha

Seems like AA took off anyways so............. I just hope my plane from Bali takes off as well.

Getting my new reg very soon...

Apex Black Sapphire! Wondering how it's gonna taste like?!
Gonna bring this monster for my cold water diving and African Continents soon! ^^ 

The only thing I worried now... They charging in Euro per dive!

Close to east coast island open season, thinking of getting AOW there. Anyone here have experience with Anti Gravity at Perhentian? How about the instructor over there? Good?

Mohon taggy special service

Also not common among asian male divers

O today i just found out why a rash guard is called a rash guard.. This chicko was telling us that when she was learning to surf, her nipples and belly were painful at the end of the day from rubbing against the board the whole day

Insaf la taggy

@TAGreptiles, perhentian open when? and how is the jetty now? Heard the jetty now gone due to rainy season.

That describes how I spend my weekends...

This is the "Shark Point" dive site.


The 10 minute walk to the entry point.


This is considered good conditions for doing shark point from shore 1m swell, it's as good as it can ever get.


Boom.


Diver spent too much time preparing at the edge and didn't notice a rogue wave, got taken by it fell face-down into the water... looked really scary but he made it through


There were lots of yellow stripe/tail type of fish, wobbegong sharks, giant cuttlefish, and swim throughs.


All photos are taken by my buddies.

Tapi viz buruk

Any recommendation for cheapest open water course in pulau perhentian?