The 2nd sentence is not that easy unless you leave your credit card and ATM card at home. Hahaha. Usually the poison is pretty strong at MIDE.

I have been using Scubapro one with the turning on 1st stage as you are looking for. I have also used rental regulators and other random friends regulators who don't mind me using their regs. And honestly, I don't find any differences. My hoses are pretty short too.

From what I understand, the softer hose doesn't last as long as rubber hose.

I like Ripcurl ones. Basically the only important criteria is that you look good in it.

Unless you are looking for something more than a rash guard, like sharkskin kinda top where it's windproof and blah blah blah. Rashguard doesn't really do anything other than prevent you from being sting by whatever under the sea (doesn't protect you from triggerfishes either) and making you look good.

Yup. I draw, write, attach polaroid photos to it too.

Ya, please upload their pricing. I'm in the midst of booking Malapascua for December with Fun & Sun.

Thanks. Ahh it's in USD.

Did you see the package by Fun & Sun? It's in MYR and I believe it's also cheaper, includes full equipment too. Not sure about the quality of the resort and dives though.

Fun & Sun was amazing when I was diving with them in Coron. They said their Malapascua team is larger though. Please do report back on your trip with Devocan Divers after you go with them

I second doing rescue locally. I feel that one will learn much more and have much more practice, which is especially important during your rescue course. Going to the island for the OW rescue dives and scenario will be much more fun when you already have all the theory and practice dives get over and done with.

September is fine. It's perfect time for diving.

I've done November in east coast islands. Never try that lol.

People also dive in Tioman in December sometimes.

Haha that’s cause your lenses always goes missing somehow.

Contacts > powered masks anytime. Especially if your power is >500.

Haha it's like you can see it but you can't get it.

I think it depends on the person if they are comfortable with contacts in the first place. Those that have been wearing contacts for some time shouldn't find any issues with it unless they open eyes underwater.

Bare and Mares is very commonly used and available. Their quality are so far so good, reasonable for the price you pay.
I generally don't think wetsuits can cause any discomfort underwater. It's just a matter of how much comfort you want. If you have the money, go try out 4th element wetsuits.

Bluewater ferry? Don't know if they still specialise in delays these days.

We have been caught in ferry for hours before, delayed for hours until we almost extend our trip. Coming back from Tioman to KL can be leaving Tioman before the sun rise and reaching KL after the sun sets.
Anyways, sometimes you can be lucky.

Tg Gemok jetty apparently seems to be more punctual.

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Don't think there are busses directly there. Private transports yes.
Hence why there's less people there and why Mersing is packed with all sorts of locals and tourists.

The variety of wetsuits in Australia is like choosing which shopping mall to shop at in Klang Valley.

Just pop into any dive shops and ask for it. Pretty much all the dive shops does sell them.

The logic is there's no logic behind it. It's just an excuse to have a beer in the pool.

It's quite new if I'm not mistaken. Would like to know what are the reviews on this as well.

Most people use Mares and Suunto. These 2 brands are quite reputable and reasonably priced, with Suunto slightly higher. Replacement, repair and service parts are also easily available.

That'll be my cue to get out

Does your maintenance-free requirement include a lifetime lasting battery?
Most dive comp battery lasts 1-2 years or so. Some can change it yourself, some you have to send it to a shop to get it changed and serviced. Again, if you are looking for a reputable and reasonable dive comp with hassle-free (not maintenance-free) maintenance, then maybe go for Suunto or Mares.

Tenggol currents can be quite challenging, especially during full moon and new moon. I've experience crazy strong currents there before - had to crawl on rock and decided to abort dive those type.

If you are a fairly inexperience diver, make sure to make it known to your dive guide/dive master. If you are unconfident or uncomfortable about anything, anything at all, voice it out. Tell someone, ask somebody. We all learn thru experiences so don't be afraid to face a challenge but just make sure you take all possible precautions when you do so. People do go to Tenggol to get their OW certificate, and there are less challenging dive sites, so I think you will be fine.

Jellyfish, fire corals, & trigger fish attacks.

The best one is the one that has a good instructor that you like and trust.
Most big dive centers accepts credit cards anyways.

Have never dived without a wetsuit ever since. This was bitten thru my 3mm wetsuit.

If you ascend, you are just asking for more trouble. Triggerfish attack zone is an inverted cone. You need to swim away from it, without ascending.

I know of ppl got bitten thru their wetsuit and booties at the ankle after surfacing while waiting for boat to come. Bleeding.


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There are so many places that will certify your EFR in KL/Selangor.
Just go to any dive centers in KL/Selangor and enquire about it.