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Site Admin
Contact an Admin
This forum is to be used if you want to ask the Admin/Moderator staff a question or query something that is going on. If it is urgent 'Report' the post using the button at the bottom of the thread. We will get an immediate message of the reported post.
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292 3,714
Jay_Benson
News
Occasionally the Admin/Mods will have news and/or updates about the site, they will be posted here; discussions concerning posts into Contact Admin please. We aim to keep the membership informed.
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83 218
Site Admin FAQs
This sub-forum is for the membership to post/ask 'Forum Admin' comments/questions. It is not to be used to ask FAQ about DIVING. Please go to the relevant FAQ for the sub-section for that...
Topics: 48 Posts: 540
48 540
Paul Evans
General Diving Forums
I Learned About Diving From That inc DISMS Feeds
EVERYONE makes mistakes at some time, irrespective of experience or qualification. Discuss an incident, what went wrong and what lessons you learned or what you would do differently next time. Feedback, yes. Negative criticism, no. Anonymous posts can be made through the Moderator if required.
Topics: 382 Posts: 4,189
382 4,189
Sub-Forums:
DISMS RSS Feed (246/666)
Incidents and Safety Information
Contains information about Diving Incidents, RNLI, MCA & Recompression Chambers
Topics: 410 Posts: 1,772
410 1,772
Sub-Forums:
Introductions
Tell us a little about yourself, how you got into diving, where you dive etc.. :)
Topics: 1,105 Posts: 7,106
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1,105 7,106
Allan Carr
Newbies!
Thinking of learning to dive? Just qualified? Have you been out of the water for a while and are looking for some tips get back in? This forum is for you. You will only find help here - as all egos have been left outside (subject to normal T&C's and forum will be moderated to ensure civility). Ask away! :)
Topics: 84 Posts: 2,545
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84 2,545
Noggin the Nog
Disabled Diving
Being disabled doesn't mean you can't dive. This section is for discussing issues relating to diving for the disabled.
Topics: 25 Posts: 266
25 266
General Diving Chit Chat
THE place to be! Anything that you want to discuss which is diving related, post here. Anything not dive related, go further down the forum list!
Topics: 3,036 Posts: 70,110
3,036 70,110
Natural Side of the Underwater World
There are those who dive to see wrecks, this sub-forum is for those who dive to see the flora and fauna, or squidge as some call it.
Topics: 693 Posts: 6,130
693 6,130
Wreck Diving
The majority of divers get into the water to either see wrecks or natural phenomena (flora, fauna, seascapes). This is the wreck section. Post about wreck information and guides, books, history, hunting, identification and research...
Topics: 354 Posts: 3,510
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354 3,510
Paul Evans
Sub-Forums:
Dive Medicine
Diving poses or introduces problems or issues which are not experienced when we live on the surface. Remember, the internet is not the place to get medical advice, see a hyperbaric qualified doctor, however, you can pick up some general advice and tips/pointers here...
Topics: 243 Posts: 4,436
243 4,436
UW Photography & Video
If you are into UW Photography or Videography, this is the section for you. There are further sub-sections dealing with Green & Blue Water, Videography and 'How To' & Techniques.
Topics: 1,739 Posts: 19,547
1,739 19,547
huoshui
by huoshui
Sub-Forums:
Photo (1,262/15,575)
Video (397/2,870)
Free Diving
A sub-section to discuss the underwater realm free from SCUBA and CCR...
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25 160
MarkP
by MarkP
Social, Charity and Group Buy Events
A community is about knowing each other and helping each other out, and that isn't necessarily just on the back of a dive. Look here how to help out others in the community and wider.
Topics: 99 Posts: 1,961
99 1,961
Sub-Forums:
Dive Equipment
Anything that doesn't fit in the above!
As it says! If it doesn't fit it into any of the previous categories, put it in here.
Topics: 743 Posts: 11,859
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743 11,859
jturner
by jturner
BCDs/Wings
Buoyancy Compensation Devices, Wings and other devices to keep you afloat on the surface or neutrally buoyant underwater. Reviews, questions, comments: all in here.
Topics: 227 Posts: 4,062
227 4,062
Dive Computers and Timers
We need to understand how long and how deep we have been underwater to work out our decompression obligation. This section is for discussing computers and dive/bottom timers which help us with this.
Topics: 409 Posts: 5,985
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409 5,985
nmanus
by nmanus
Dive Equipment FAQs
Many of the questions which get asked about dive equipment are fairly common. Have a look here first to see if they have been asked before. If not, go down a little bit...
Topics: 238 Posts: 4,901
238 4,901
Exposure and Thermal Protection
Drysuits, Wet-suits, Semi-dry wetsuits, rash vests, thermal undersuits - anything to do with keeping you dry and/or warm whilst diving.
Topics: 787 Posts: 12,521
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787 12,521
Woz
by Woz
Maintenance and Servicing
Some people have the skill and knowledge to service their own life support equipment and want to share that knowledge. Here is the place to discuss it - however, this information is provided without liability. YOU are responsible for your own safety which may mean getting it serviced professionally.
Topics: 312 Posts: 4,328
312 4,328
WFO
by WFO
Regs and Cylinders
Anything to do with regulators (1st or 2nd stage) or diving cylinders, their properties and configurations
Topics: 586 Posts: 10,967
586 10,967
jb2cool
by jb2cool
Torches
Primary torches, back up torches, light sabres, all in here. It can be dark underwater and you need to be able to see the critters or your way out. Discuss sources of light you can take underwater with you.
Topics: 386 Posts: 4,355
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386 4,355
Nothernmonkey
Diving Opportunities and Reports
Looking for Buddies
A diving community develops when people meet others diving. This is the place to hook up and GO diving.
Topics: 314 Posts: 1,608
314 1,608
Planned Trips and Spare Spaces
This is where trips are organised, spaces 'allocated' and where trip organisers can list trips where they have spaces. General rule is 'You say, you pay' when it comes to putting names on lists.
Topics: 752 Posts: 6,340
752 6,340
Triptahiti
Skippers - Spare spaces and trips
The forum for authorised Skippers to advise of spare spaces, trips coming up etc...
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Ruffy
by Ruffy
Trip Reports
Had a great trip? Got some photos to show what it was really like to go with the words? Post your trip reports here and make people envious. If it didn't go to planned, put something in the ILADFT!!
Topics: 579 Posts: 4,780
579 4,780
jamesp
by jamesp
Dive Charter Boats and Skippers
This contains dive charter boats and Skippers' contact details, covering both UK and abroad. Please feel free to add more, this is a community after all ...
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28 404
Non-Diving Forums
Non-Diving Posts
This is where all the non-diving general chit-chat will end up.
Topics: 3,406 Posts: 141,654
3,406 141,654
Polls
People like to know what other people think about stuff. Polls are one way to find out...
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44 2,177
Technology
Technology is taking over but they are still many things we don't understand. Got an IT problem, don't understand how to use your Smartphone/Tablet/PC/Laptop? There is likely to be someone here who can help
Topics: 1,168 Posts: 17,038
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1,168 17,038
Nickpicks
The Play Pen
Everyone likes to have a rant every now and again. Post them here. This is the forum to air those gripes, sling (a little) mud and let off some steam.. As long as it doesn't breach the T&Cs, rant away!
Topics: 381 Posts: 41,953
381 41,953
What the Member Can Offer...
This isn't a free for all to advertise for free, but if you have something the membership might be able to benefit from, post here. Single post, no bumping.
Topics: 74 Posts: 1,011
74 1,011
Personal Adverts
Diving Personal Adverts
This isn't eBay and is offered as part of the TDF community. Caveat Emptor! If you are new and want to sell something, be aware that you might be questioned if you have no 'background' or history. TDF 'Sales and Wants' operate on trust, please help to maintain it...
Topics: 4,798 Posts: 23,096
4,798 23,096
Lost / Stolen / Found
If you've had kit stolen, you've lost or found some kit - please tell people about it here.
Topics: 185 Posts: 980
185 980
cazyoung
The Dive Forum Postal Service - 'TDF Post'
One of the bonuses of a community is where people can help each other out. Here you can offer up or request a 'free' courier service to move kit around the UK or world...
Topics: 167 Posts: 724
167 724
Non-Diving Personal Ads
The non-diving version of the sub-forum immediately above!
Topics: 236 Posts: 1,408
236 1,408
Rebreathers
Closed Circuit Rebreather - General Information
This is the section to discuss and post about Closed Circuit Rebreathers (CCR) in general. If you have a specific unit question, visit that sub-forum
Topics: 247 Posts: 7,339
247 7,339
gobfish1
Rebreather FAQs
Rebreathers are interesting, complicated (compared to OC) and challenging pieces of diving equipment. Look here for the commonly asked questions about them
Topics: 50 Posts: 1,747
50 1,747
Semi-Closed Circuit Rebreather - General Information
This is the section to discuss and post about Semi-Closed Circuit Rebreathers (SCR) in general.
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11 408
N Bailey
Rebreathers Unit Specific
Section which has sub-forum for the most popular CCR units.
Topics: 319 Posts: 5,843
Last Post:
319 5,843
leeiom
by leeiom
Sub-Forums:
AP Diving Units (192/3,896)
Drager Units (0/0)
JJ-CCR (28/336)
KISS Units (33/622)
Megalodon (3/16)
Poseidon Units (16/183)
rEvo Units (25/382)
VMS Units (3/97)
The Learning Zone
Rebreathers can be complicated beasts, both to initially learn and also to operate once qualified. If you have any questions about instruction or theory, post away here.
Topics: 33 Posts: 861
Last Post:
33 861
graham_hk
Accessories
Rebreather divers are forever pimping their units; in this section you can find out how to put bling on them (or more importantly, configure them for YOUR needs)
Topics: 48 Posts: 688
48 688
Homebuilds
This is where CCR diving started and in some circles is still popular. Talk about how you got your B&Q special to work without drowning you, making you go hypoxic, hyperoxic or hypercapnic!
Topics: 15 Posts: 226
15 226
plazma
by plazma
Technical Diving
Cave and Cavern Diving
Some people say this is madness, other say it is the best diving out there. Either way there are challenges. Look in here if you want to know more about being an underwater Gollum...
Topics: 216 Posts: 2,616
216 2,616
ScottyG
by ScottyG
Decompression Diving
Decompression diving allows new depths to be explored, or extended bottom times, both allow the diver to push the boundaries. However, it is not without risk nor is it precise.
Topics: 98 Posts: 4,283
98 4,283
Mark Chase
Side Mount
A subforum specifically for divers who dive using a Side Mount configuration.
Topics: 81 Posts: 1,300
81 1,300
Technical Diving - General Discussions
Got a general question or comment about technical diving. Raise it here and the community should be able to help.
Topics: 216 Posts: 7,372
216 7,372
Paul Evans
Technical Diving FAQs
Technical diving configurations and terminology can be bewildering at times. The same questions do get asked as people get involved in this area. Have a search here first for a query.
Topics: 32 Posts: 1,045
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32 1,045
matt
by matt
Commercial Diving
There are plenty who move from 'recreational' diving to Commercial diving. It isn't as simple as you might think but the rewards can be there. Post here if this sort of diving interests you.
Topics: 40 Posts: 253
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40 253
Energy58
Training & Education
General Training Posts
This is for the membership to pose questions about general or specific diver training. Course Reports reside here too.
Topics: 342 Posts: 8,447
342 8,447
Instructors Area
This section is for instructors to discuss anything to do with being an instructor; lessons, issues, problems, ideas...anything to make learning safer and more enjoyable
Topics: 125 Posts: 3,791
125 3,791
Piemaster
Physics & Physiology
The underwater world can be a complicated place when it comes to physics and physiology. This is the section to discuss those problems and solutions.
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Paul Evans
Ipo
Rubicon RSS Feed
RSS feed from the excellent research facility - Rubicon Research Repository
Topics: 684 Posts: 769
684 769
Travel Information
Rest of the World Dive Sites, Accommodation and Liveaboards
Recommendations or reviews of overseas diving locations, operators and liveaboards.
Topics: 701 Posts: 8,170
701 8,170
F.P.
by F.P.
Top Tips
As it says really. Got any good hints or tips for or when travelling to a dive site, UK or overseas? Post them here and hopefully make the trip more enjoyable...
Topics: 38 Posts: 567
38 567
notdeadyet
UK Dive Sites, Accommodation and Liveaboards
A place where the membership can provide details of UK dive sites, accommodation, opportunities, offers etc. Just another part to a community...
Topics: 261 Posts: 2,764
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261 2,764
Paulo
by Paulo

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