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imran85
post Jun 1 2011, 11:46 PM

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Hey guys, I am interested in learning how to dive and learn OWD.. Is size a factor? I am a fluffy guy.

Another things, anyone can recommend a place where I can do part of the lessons in KL and the other somewhere else? I dont have the luxury of time yet as my boss loves me too much and gets worried.

Thanks!
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post Jun 2 2011, 11:26 AM

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Well not biggest loser asia fluffy but quite fluffy as in size 40 pants.

Urm any recommendations on places that can offer what blackwhitechipsKL had said?

I note that there is an upcoming Dive expo. Should I go there to try get an offer or just go approach the centres now?
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post Jun 2 2011, 02:42 PM

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Ok Sounds interesting.. Classes classes..
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post Jun 2 2011, 09:35 PM

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Yikes.. So size in this sense is not an issue. Cool... I did some research.. 200m swim? Isnt that kinda ... urm far? hehe I can swim.. but wow thats far..
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post Jun 3 2011, 12:01 PM

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Thanks guys.

I got kinda worried coz i swim at my bros pool at his condo and its only about 25 meters and even then I get tired and this is 8 times that distance.. ahaha. But should be fine right? A lot of ppl can do it.


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post Jul 5 2011, 01:52 PM

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QUOTE(TAGreptiles @ Jul 5 2011, 11:37 AM)
I'm going on the 15th. Updates on the weather and viz. biggrin.gif
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Hey same here! I am going to do my open water course on the 15th.

BTW Guys, there was this lady offering a package for this place http://www.seaventuresresort.com/ seemed really nice. Anyone been there?



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post Jul 5 2011, 05:17 PM

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Yeah. I was thinking the place is on a rig itself and from the reviews it says the corals under the rig is as good and very active and filled with life..

Anyhow, i think i wouldve gone there if I couldnt even dive just to know how it was like to be on top of the platform and jump off.. hehe.
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post Jul 6 2011, 01:55 PM

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At MIDE the seaventure was on offer 5d4n RM1440.. haha I just booked coz it seemed really interesting.

Anyhow, whats SWV?


Also another thing. I bought a mask at MIDE. Now I am wondering whether there is a place to change the lens to powered lens. Anyone know?
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post Jul 12 2011, 04:53 PM

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How many times do you guys go diving in a year? I am thinking about planning some other trips but I am afraid its too much for a noob like me.
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post Jul 13 2011, 08:14 PM

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Guys.. do you recommend the DAN thingy?
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post Jul 19 2011, 12:54 AM

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Guys, i wana take pics during my dives, which camera and casing or underwater camera like GoPro do you recommend and whats the price range like?
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post Jul 20 2011, 03:05 PM

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QUOTE(munkeyflo @ Jul 20 2011, 09:15 AM)
Me and my bf started with a Canon G9. It has serve us very well for the past few years.
Since I've recently gotten a Canon S95, I'm also looking to buy it's housing so that I can use it for my dive trips.
My bf is also looking into getting an underwater housing for his DSLR and plan to sell off the G9. Yes they are very expensive but it really depends on what your priorities are. There are many people who are very passionate about underwater photography and are willing to invest in it. smile.gif

A cheaper alternative is to get those plastic housing like what zaff1984 mention. If I remember correctly, it's about RM150+ or so. Might have increase in price already now. The one I know of usually fits all type of compact camera so you don't have to get a new camera if you already have one. I saw someone selling on LYN last time, don't know now still got or not.
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Do the plastic housing/bags/wraps work under those pressures? I was thinking mayb its designed for snorkelling.
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post Jul 20 2011, 11:15 PM

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QUOTE(shadow_dweller @ Jul 20 2011, 05:51 PM)
Anyone interested to take AOW course next month please PM me. Looking to get two more divers hopefully so can get a better deal smile.gif

BTW I'm an online camera dealer and I got sell camera + underwater casing too smile.gif
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Wow.. Can you PM me your prices?

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post Jul 25 2011, 05:20 PM

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Where do you guys recommend to go for dives?
Perhentian, Redang or Tioman?

I just got my OWD Certification in perhentian.. I feel like going agains but wondering if there are other places I should try. Also money suddenly becoming an issue after paying off summonses and raya coming up. hehe.

What is a cheap diving option for you guys? Any LOB around semenanjung thats affordable (ie. 1k more or less)?
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post Jul 25 2011, 10:56 PM

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Anyone can recommend a good dive centre?
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post Aug 3 2011, 10:25 AM

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I agree with munkeyflo, you should try to not rush it all there. I did my confined course in KL before going to the island for the open water course.

This way is a lot easier on you and you tend to relax a bit. Anyhow I treated my course as part holiday part certification trip so in the end it was worth it.
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post Aug 13 2011, 03:49 PM

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Guys, i want to find a package to dive in Phuket or Krabi.. Any recommendations on dive centres or contacts?
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post Aug 14 2011, 02:17 PM

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QUOTE(snipervictim @ Aug 14 2011, 06:12 AM)
Last month i did diving with Quiver Long Beach and it's the best diving experience i've ever had in Perhentian!!
i end up doing my AOW with them
Funny bunch..mostly british instructor/DM.

I think it's the most worth it diving price i could find on the island too!! DM me for the price.

Pls go there and check it out!!

I've started to gain trust with Peninsular East Coast diving since diving with Quiver.
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Yeah.. i did my open water certification with them.. I recommend them. Great bunch of ppl and very patient towards my needs... smile.gif
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post Aug 15 2011, 12:35 AM

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QUOTE(Putraskyline @ Aug 14 2011, 10:22 PM)
Wow...We are the same team smile.gif I made my course with Jamie Cox

Added on August 14, 2011, 10:23 pm
Nope...They don't charge extra. But mostly I fly with MAS, so diving equipment are free of charge.
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awesome.. i did it with Peter... Jamie arranged things for me. Great bunch of ppl.
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post Sep 21 2011, 03:52 PM

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hey guys!

check this offer by berjaya tioman... http://www.berjayahotel.com/flyer/tioman_ticd_oct2011.htm

Seems cheap. Anyone can verify this is cheap?
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