u/MynameisCN

Hey folks,

I'm thinking about going there during the Easter break next year, looking for a nice resort where the family can stay while I go diving.

Would you recommend Sal in March/April?

Any tips would be highly appreciated! 👌🤙

Hey team,

New diver here (20 dives).

So far I've been adding my dives on the PADI app, but unless I force the dive center to register the dives onsite with the promise of beers if they do, dives show as pending forever. It trips my OCD that half my dives are not "certified" and just show as "pending" or without any verification...

Is a physical dive log too old school? Are dive shops more prone to stamp your book vs forcing the guide to open their app every now and then to approve the dives?

What do you use? Where do you buy it (if that's the case!), how do you keep it dry on a boat 😂 !

Please share your secrets!

Boas malta,

Estou a tentar comprar CA através do portal do aforronet.igcp.pt. Já tinha comprado uma vez nos CTT e agora teoricamente posso comprar online diretamente.

Fiz um pedido de subscrição e tenho um número de 15 dígitos. Mas esta bosta não dá instruções absolutamente nenhumas. Só tenho esse número, a quantia e o prazo máximo de pagamento.

Estou a tentar encontrar a melhor forma de pagar isto no ActivoBank e estou na dúvida de qual opção escolher. Não dá com entidade + referência, pagamentos ao estado não há uma opção clara... estou a sentir-me um bocado perdido.

Quem já comprou online via ActivoBank, qual a opção que escolheram?

Obrigado desde já

Hi team,

I've been searching for this everywhere in both the mobile app and the watch itself, how do I get sound messages at the lap (1km in my case) ?

I've been trying Gemini to guide me for the last 45 mins and I'm going around in circles!

How alerts can I configure?

Dear Speediance Support Team,

I am writing to urgently report a critical hardware failure and severe electrical/fire hazard with my Speediance Gym Monster 2 (purchased December 30, 2025, under active warranty).

Today, during a standard workout while performing standing barbell overhead tricep extensions, a visible spark shot out directly from the motor/engine compartment, instantly tripping the circuit breakers and cutting power to the house.

I reset the electrical breaker and attempted to power the machine on again. The moment the switch was engaged, it immediately tripped the circuit breaker a second time. Upon a third attempt, another large spark erupted from the engine housing.

Due to the obvious fire and electrical hazard, I have completely disconnected the unit from the wall outlet and will not attempt to power it on again.

Please provide urgent guidance and instructions on how we proceed with the warranty replacement and handling of this defective unit. 

Given the severity of this safety issue, I require prompt assistance.

Details:

- Purchase Date: December 30, 2025
- Product: Speediance Gym Monster 2 (Family Plus 2.0)

I look forward to your urgent response.

Hey team,

Sort of a new diver here, I did my PADI OWD cert last summer and I've done 4 out of the 6 dives to get AWO+Nitrox certified, I'll finish up next weekend.

In total, I've done 12 dives so far, so I'd call myself a pre-teen diver 😂 !

My 12yo son is also now taking is OWD (4 out of the 5 dives also done).

This week, I decided to buy my own equipment instead of renting every single time, and hopefully it'll have a decent ROI: Suit, Boots, Mask, Fins, BCD, Regulator and computer. So I think I have all the major items checked out.

On the small gear stuff, what would you call absolute musts and never go out diving without them?

What has gone wrong on a dive that you said to yourself "I'll never forget that again!!" ?

All advice is highly appreciated!

Hi team,

I'm considering buying a camera to make some occasional photos and movies while I dive with my kiddo.

I don't plan on doing much video editing or posting anything on social media, etc. It's more of a memory of us diving together (he's 12yo and has a OWD cert and I have the Advanced+Nitrox cert, we don't plan on diving past 30 meters anytime soon in case that matters).

I don't think I need a go pro and it looks like an overkill for what I need, I read AKASO and DJI are decent, thoughts?

What would you recommend and why?

Thanks in advance

I got the watch this week, I like it but I honestly hate the strap that comes with it, it's itchy, annoying, hot... I can't forget it's there, makes me want to take my watch off all the time.

What do you recommend as the best bands out there for this watch? Especially something that sustains running and diving.

For example, I really like the fitbit air elevated band, it's super comfortable! Is there anything similar for the Fenix 8 (difference in sizes will obviously play in part in comfort).

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Hi folks,

I just bought a Garmin Fénix 8 and I'm playing around with it, but I can't seem to find a way to add HR to the original watch face "Iron Grit". If I select another watch face like "Data Dash" it's there, but non matter how much I try i can't add it to "Iron Grit" as it doesn't show up as an option.

Also, I want to dive with this watch, are there any good video tutorials for diving? I can't find anything relevant on YT.

Many thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I'm coming to Sharm at the end of August, I've seen these day trips to the White Island and I have mixed feelings about it.

While it looks pretty, it also seems to be terribly overcrowded, the boats don't look in great shape, the pictures I've seen of lunch make want to give up on the idea altogether and seem like the place to get food poisoning 😂 . Snorkeling with 500 ppl next to you also doesn't sound like the most relaxing thing ever.

We're a family of 4, 2 kids (7 and 12yo).

1. So in short, is this a must do day or an absolute tourist trap and I should avoid it at all costs?
2. Are there any recommended operators that do more customized, upscale, with less people and better boats, day tours, or is it all the same?

Looking forward to your inputs!

Hey everyone,

I'm coming to Sharm el Sheik at the end of August, what are the best spots to dive over there?

What should I make sure I don't miss and the things I should be on the look out in case the local dive stores might try to sell which aren't worth it.

I'm staying around El Fanar, Hadaba.

Boas,

Alguém tem recomendação de sítios na zona Oeste de Lisboa, tipo Parque das Nações / Marvila, Olivais etc para um limpeza a fundo? Quero evitar as lavagens de parques de shopping, não tenho a melhor opinião sobre aquilo.

O carro está carregado de areia e os bancos com manchas de creme solar. Não e nada de muito a fundo, mas precisa de uma boa limpeza / aspiração!

Obrigado!

Boas,

Alguém tem recomendação de sítios na zona Oeste de Lisboa, tipo Parque das Nações / Marvila, Olivais etc para um limpeza a fundo? Quero evitar as lavagens de parques de shopping, não tenho a melhor opinião sobre aquilo.

O carro está carregado de areia e os bancos com manchas de creme solar. Não e nada de muito a fundo, mas precisa de uma boa limpeza / aspiração!

Obrigado

Teoricamente estavam disponíveis às 11h00 no site da federação, são 11h30 e não aparece nada.

Estou a fazer alguma coisa errada, ou os horários em Portugal são mesmo para levar a gozar?

Hey everyone,

I'm a new diver with about 10 dives on my belt. Did My PADI open water last summer and I'm starting the Advanced+Nitrox in a couple of weeks.

I'm also going diving in Sharm el Sheik at the end of August. By no means am I a pro or anything like that, I just liked it a lot and want to do more of it!

I'm wondering if I should buy a diving computer or at this level is a complete waste of money.

And if yes, what should I get, considering this world is vast and there are so many options to go with!

I also like running, so I was wondering about getting something that tracks both the dives and the runs instead of using my shitty fitbit air.

What would the community recommend for me?

Thanks in advance

As anyone been successful having the fitbit air connect via BT to the Gym Monster and show live HR on the screen?

My GM2 finds the fitbit air but just refuses to establish a connection over BT. It fails every single time.