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You mention your air integrated computer being "disconnected for a good freshwater soak later" - can you elaborate on that? I've had a couple of the Oceanic Pro Plus computers with a quick disconnect (currently the ProPlus 4) and always thought they shouldn't be put in water without the pressurized high pressure line attached. Is there some trick I've been missing for 15 years?

I am curious about the routing for your Octo. Frankly, I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone route it to the left side of the BC and I am wondering why you do that? It is non-standard to the training I received (PADI circa 2003, and my wife’s SSI recert this year). It seems to me that if a diver has an out of air emergency and comes up to you, then they will be on your left side vice your right side to make use of your Octo. That is the same side, of course, that you have your inflator hose. Once they are established and breathing from your equipment, then you would head toward the surface in a orderly manner however because they are on your left that’s also the side that you need to be manipulating your dump valve from. In addition, typically you would want to hold onto the out-of-air diver’s BC to maintain contact and control with each other so you ascend together. That seems like it’s too much stuff happening on your left. BTW, I also dive an HD200 and love it! (My reg is a long hose / primary donate setup.) Great vid; keep up the great work!

The few regulators on the market that have a factory recommended service interval of longer than 12 months, those manufacturers still recommend annual inspections by a qualified technician. Although less expensive than a complete overhaul, you will still spend $40-$50 on annual maintenance in most instances. I would never purchase a used regulator hat has not been serviced in several years, especially if used in salt water.

Good info! I’ve never worn one though

Great advice, many thanks !

first time seeing your channel. Im just looking at getting into diving so this was very helpful.

Nic! That’s so cool.

thanks .. very useful

Nice vid thanks

great video .

Thanks so much for the regulatoir service intervall reminder! Good stuff.

Thanks for the reminders!

Great info overall but more specifically on what to look for on tanks. Thank you for sharing.

I'd NEVER let someone else kit up for me! It's absolutely idiotic, to me, to allow a stranger, or even my buddy, fiddle about with MY life support system. I have had boat crew try to set up my kit but I've always thanked them and gently but firmly pushed them away. It's my kit, my life and my responsibility.

Awesome video, the side eye!

First, nobody uses host protector anymore, second nobody spray hp air to the first stage dust cap anymore..

Great video Jamie and Nic!

Informative and down to the point. Great job!

Found this video when was casually browsing on marketplace. Absolutely loved this video. I like the idea of buying used gear except one: when you are purchasing the gear from shop, you can be somewhat sure that it was well maintained. So I called it, since buying gear you life will depend on- is it a good idea?

Very cool!

I was in Bonaire for 2 weeks in July of 2023 and then again for 2 weeks in November of 2023. The difference in the coral was frightening. One dive buddy described it best when he said, "It looked like snow." There was so much coral bleaching in less than 4 months. I looked around and kept asking myself, "Where am I?" I didn't recognize the place. It was heart breaking. I am hoping it has bounced back when I go in 5 weeks. I have a brief video of it on my channel. It is so sad.

I always say, give me a pickup truck, 5 tanks and a sack lunch and I'll be at Salt Pier ALL day.

Hahaha! I have a video of a barjack doing the same thing with one of our divers! On another dive, I had one hanging under me.

Dang, I have only seen dolphins racing our boat once but they did have a sweet little baby dolphin with them. Can't wait to actually see them underwater.

So sad. Octopus have quickly become my favorite species to look for diving. I had a dive with one for 30 minutes that changed my life!

I've got some great videos of this type of filefish - I jokingly call them 'Pumpkin Piranhas'.

Hey, I have dove Andrea 1-absolutely love Bonaire, I'll be back there in about 5 weeks.

Absolutely love your video's and they deserve more attention. However, I think your guidance on how to fit a scuba mask is incomplete, most masks will stick to your face, even when they aren't a good fit for you. Before trying the suction test I think it's important to look up, tilting your neck far back, rest the mask on your face and have someone look for gaps between your face and the skirt of the mask, especially in the area of your eyes and temples. I found that out the hard way, I have a number of masks that will pass the suction test that still leak under water. The rest of the video is excellent though!

Thanks for all the work you put into these video's. They are so much better than the size of your channel would suggest, I hope more people find their way here!

This definitely helps keep mine from stinking!

Just a word of caution, when removing the dumps on older back inflates be careful not to cross thread or strip them . The newer versions have different threads and you will have a very expensive bill on your hands

Excellent video! Very underated topic! I have seen wing bladder punctured by salt cristals growing inside of it and several "sticky" inflators leading to uncontrolled ascents as a result of lack of rinsing in the tropical climate and ocean diving. I would try to dunk the BCD rather than hosing it so water gets into the space between bladder and fabric if conditions allow.

This information is on point! I've only been diving for about 9 months and i got a BCD a few months ago. Now I have a good idea on how to maintain it

I put my reg on my small tank and soak it in fresh water i purge the second stages a couple of times, i let it soak for a couple of hours.

The not being able to pee in your wetsuit thing, what is that about? I have the very same issue, and can be painful on long dives.

I fitted a hanger above my bath, I hang my bcd upside down so all the water collects in inflater! So much easier

Lady in the vid is a cutie pie. Subbed for this reason.

One more tip if you remove the dump valve (don't screw it too tight and you'll be fine) is to put one of those tablets to clean fake dentals inside with water. It removes a lot of gunk. Also make sure to let a pro do maintenance of the inflator every few years.

At the moment of writing, this video hasn't even 550 views. It should be way more. The video really conveys a sense of being there in the dark... 🙌🏻

Wow! What an amazing experience! I've been many times, but never gotten views from the inside 😮

The sturgeon are so cool!

2:53 As long as I wash it with soap, the fact it was used doesn't bother me. If it did, I don't think I could rent gear when I travel.

Great quality of these videos. You deserve more subs!!

Another commenter stated nice voice. I'd agree and easy on the eyes too <3! I do have a question, though. Im currently finishing my OW in june, so im no expert, but i have watch alot of content. This is the first video ive seen that the primary 2nd and octo are on opposite sides.. perhaps camera trickery? I dont mean to queation a professional, but as a new diver ive only ever seen both 2nd stages over and octo under the right side. Is this just preference? Good to see because id have ALWAYS gone for that side in an emergency as that is all ive seen expecting that to be 'standard'. Once again, you've opened a few new doors for me to analyze and verify during buddy checks. Please keep the content flowing!!

New subscriber, I love your awesome content. Just finishing up my OW and these vids will come in handy!! oh...I love you're facial expressions, they're priceless! <3

Don't forget to do this with your dSMB as well please. Consider washing all things you use for the dive at the end of the day. I pretty much bought a garden bin to soak everything (except regulators)

Yeah, you can clean your reg this way, or you can do it the way 90% of divers and shops/resorts do and dump it in a rinse tank for five to ten minutes 😂 😂 😂