What is the bare minimum of information I think every new diver should know?
When to use one. Why to use one. The ones I use as examples.
The basics and what you are likely to see in Chicagoland
Safety Stops, No Decompression Limits, Minimum Decompression are they different? Are they the same? Which one should I be doing?
One of the greatest fears of showing up for a dive without a buddy you know is the "idiot" insta-buddy. In my opinion, the traditional Buddy Check is not effective in this situation, I propose an alternative that accomplishes the same thing and is more likely to actually happen.
What is a "bubble check"? Should I be doing one? (hint: yes)
Generally there are three ways of running hoses. We'll cover all three.
How do you know how much weight you need?
Should you have ditchable weight and how much?
Is there an alternative to having ditchable weights?
There has got to be a better way then yanking and pulling and fighting the fabric.
Protect your ears or they could end your diving career.
There is a safe way to do it.
I only have two hands...how do I carry all this stuff?!
