However, having a snorkel more than a comfort issue – it is a safety issue. A snorkel is considered a piece of safety gear in recreational diving. It makes it easier to breathe on the surface without lifting your head out of the water and to conserve energy when at the surface. This is important because in rough conditions, with your weight belt on and exhausted after a long dive, a diver can breathe using the snorkel and avoid getting lungfuls of water in at every breath. The snorkel can allow you to rest instead of fighting again swells and swim using the snorkel while exiting or while waiting to be picked up by the dive boat, without using the limited air in your scuba tank.

At the same time, once underwater,  a snorkel creates drag, causes masks to leak and is an extra piece of scuba gear, which many divers could live without. There is also the possibility of getting the snorkel entangled especially while diving wrecks or in confined spaces, where it could be considered an entanglement hazard.

Taking into consideration both factors and arguments, a simple solution would be a pocket snorkel. A Pocket Snorkel as the name suggests, is a snorkel compact enough to fit in a BC jacket pocket. It liberates the diver from having an unnecessary object attached to their mask underwater. Yet, at the same time when needed the snorkel is easily accessible and just a zipper away. Here’s a look at some cool pocket snorkels available at LeisurePro.com-

Sherwood Mask Pocket Snorkel Kit Blue

List Price: $55.00 LeisurePro Price: $39.95

Oceanic Pocket Snorkel

List Price: $39.95 LeisurePro Price: $19.95

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Underwater Kinetics Sunlight “C4 eLED” Dive Light with Pistol Grip “Old Style”
List Price: $114.95 Sale Price: $74.95
35% Reduction in Price

With a 35% reduction in list price, the Underwater Kinetics Sunlight “C4 eLED” Dive Light with Pistol Grip is our top Leisurepro closeout sale bargain dive light. With a life expectancy is well over 5000 hours the C4 uses LED (light emitting diodes) to emit bright sunlight-like illumination on your dives. A tough O-ring sealed ABS and polycarbonate case protects the components all the way down to 500 feet. A handy switch allows divers to conserve battery life by flipping between full-power and half-power modes and is powered by by 4 disposable Alkaline, NiCad, or NiMH “C” cells which is rated to give 6.5 hours of burn time. Included in the package are the Light, Batteries, Pistol Grip and a Wrist Lanyard

featured above is the Underwater Kinetics Sunlight “C4 eLED” Dive Light with Pistol Grip “Old Style”

Underwater Kinetics Mini Q40 eLED Dive Light
List Price: $40.00 Sale Price: 29.95!!
25% Reduction in Price

The Second hottest deal on our list is the Mini Q40 eLED Dive Light from Underwater Kinetics. The high-intensity Mini Q40 eLED is lightweight enough to attach to your mask strap for hands-free illumination of camera settings, hunting, gauges and close-up marine life. It outshines many lights three times its size. Light comes equipped with a mask strap attachment and 1 watt eLED high brightness lamp. The Q40 works great as a photographers spotting light and fits several adapters such as Sea & Sea, Ultralight and other camera mounting adapters. The tough ABS polycarbonate body with rubber shock resistant bezel cover makes the Mini Q40 eLED top on our list of closeout sale bargains.

featured above: Underwater Kinetics Mini Q40 eLED Dive Light

BigBlue 750 Lumens LED Technical Light TL-3
List Price: $749.00 Sale Price: $149.05
20% Reduction in Price

The TL-3 technical dive light from BigBlue delivers a super high output of 750 Lumens emitted from 3  XR-E LED bulbs and emits light at 6500K.  Powered by an external Rechargeable Ni-MH battery canister the TL-3 burns for 2.8 hrs at Hi-output, 4.4 hrs at Lo-output on a single charge. The compact light head of TL-3 can be attached to a glove and allows for hands free operation of necessary. The casing itself is built from Aluminum alloy, anti-corrosive and anodized rugged and perfect for cave diving.

featured above is the BigBlue 750 Lumens LED Technical Light TL-3

BigBlue 1300 Lumens LED Technical Light TL-6
List Price: $819.00 Sale Price: $669.95
18% Reduction in Price

The TL-6 technical dive light from BigBlue is the bigger more powerful brother of the TL-3, and delivers a staggering output of 1300 Lumens emitted from 6  XR-E LED bulbs and emits light at a color temperature of 6500K.  Like the TL-3, the TL-6 is powered by an external Rechargeable Ni-MH battery canister which provides 1.7 hrs of illumination at Hi-output, and 2.8 hrs at Lo-output on a single charge.

BigBlue 1300 Lumens LED Technical Light TL-6

BigBlue 1800 Lumens Techincal LED Light TL-9
List Price: $ 899.00 Sale Price: $749.95
17% Reduction in Price

Similar to the above two dive lights from big blue, the TL-9 is the top of the range 1800 lumens Technical Dive light that uses 9 XR-E LED bulbs. The battery pack powers the TL-9 allowing it to burn for up to 1 hr at Hi-output, 1.7 hrs at Lo-output. The above three dive lights are great bargains as technical dive lights are expensive purchases, but are truly versatile lights for both technical as well as recreational divers who wish to explore wrecks, caverns or simply dive deeper.

BigBlue 1800 Lumens Techincal LED Light TL-9

Note: the prices  taken at the time of writing this article are subject to change, and availability of the product  is subject to existing stocks.

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Just like that a sport we have known to love was born. However, advancement in technology continues to change the face of diving equipment even today, making it functional, more comfortable and safer than ever before. From fins, BCDs (Buoyancy Compensators), regulators, dive computers, Scuba masks and diving weights even, we’re going to cover the progression of SCUBA gear in detail in following posts to come….so stay tuned to see the newest in scuba technology today! You can even subscribe to get notified by e-mail below.

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featured above H2Odyssey Extra Air Source Station Kit Package available at Leisurepro.com

However, if you run out of air and have a pony bottle, you do not need to worry about getting to your dive buddy’s attention immediately and attaching yourself to his air supply, You simply switch to your pony bottle and you are completely self sufficient, as you make your ascent to the surface. Pony bottles are a great way to be self reliant and prepared for eventualities rather than rely on someone else in-case of an emergency.

Pony bottles are also invaluable redundancy air tools when performing deep dives. Many dive operators will suspend a drop tank for deep dives at 3-5m (10-15ft) however many may not, and even if they do, you have to locate your drop tank in-order to use it at your safety stop, and sometimes when you run out of air, you just aren’t nearby the dive boat. This is another situation where a pony tank will help you successfully perform your safety stop.

While you do get spare air tanks that attach mount on your back beside your primary air tank, it’s best to get one that can clip under your arm, instead of a tank mount. This way it doesn’t add any drag, and it gives you great access to the valve and regulator, and allows you to hand it over to your buddy should he be out of air. These days pony bottles are compact and easy to use, with their own sophisticated compact regulators.

H2Odyessy sells excellent pony bottle kits which can easily be used on any size pony bottle tank. The H2Odyssey Extra Air Source Station Kit Package comes with a 6 cu.ft Tank, Balanced 1st Stage, with Station Kit, Pressure Gauge and EAS Bag which allows divers to attach the pony easily onto their BCD’s. The tank is easy to fill and one can even fill the tank off your primary tank with the help of with easy air fill adapters. The 6cu.ft pony bottle weights just It weighs 4 pounds and is as large as a bottle of water. Divers can opt for a larger 13 cu.ft tank that is 13 inches in length and provides twice as much air as the 6 cu.ft. one.

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In the unlikely event of a dive computer failure during a dive and you have no backup means of calculating your decompression times, the best piece of advice is the same as for any equipment failure which is; abort the dive.

If the computer malfunctions, and you are only diving an NDL (No Decompression Limit) profile, and you know that you are well within your NDL, simply abort the dive. Even though your dive buddy may be wearing a dive computer, there is no way of being sure that your profile was the same as his. Also ensure you make your safety stop at 10ft/3m. You may use your buddies dive computer to monitor your ascent and time your safety stop if you aren’t wearing a watch.

If it was your first dive of the day and you know you were within NDL, then referencing a dive table, look-up the surface interval for the maximum pressure group (i.e. Z in the PADI RDP) and observe the maximum surface interval before planning your next dive using the Dive Table.

If you were unsure whether you were within NDL before the dive computer conked-off, then it is recommended that you do not dive again for at least 24 hours and allow your body to reset and allow all the microbubbles to dissolve.

It is always a good practice to plan your maximum bottom times using a dive table before a dive and write down the depth & times allowable on a dive slate if you do not carry a copy of the dive tables in your BCD pocket. Wearing a water-resistant or dive watch in addition to your dive computer will help a diver fall back on his dive tables in case of a computer failure, provided he remembers to turn on his stopwatch or record the entry time at the start of the dive. In the same manner an analog SPG or depth gauge with a maximum depth needle will help you keep track of how deep you went when your computer failed.

photos from flickr by: DocJelly & ChrisDag

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1. Suunto “Gekko” Air/Nitrox Wrist Computer

One of Suunto’s base models by no means is this dive computer lacking in essential functions. Both air and nitrox compatible the easy-to-use push buttons and a straightforward menu structure make Suunto Gekko simple to operate. The Suunto Gekko is an ideal choice for sports divers who do not require a PC interface or simulation features. It can be used with both air and nitrox and is designed to give the specifics of any diving situation, including decompression, at a glance.
The Suunto “Gekko” Air/Nitrox Wrist Computer available at Leisurepro.com for $249.95*

2. Suunto D6 Wrist Computer

The Suunto D6 is a a stylish watch on land and a trusted advanced wristop dive computer underwater. Designed for demanding divers, it is one of the most feature-rich and versatile dive computers available. By wearing the D6 during your dives, you’re able to record information about each dive’s maximum depth, directions traveled, time at depth, and decompression information. The easy-to-read display offers you the ability to quickly review your dive’s crucial statistics.

The Suunto D6 Wrist Computer is available at Leisurepro.com for $699.95*

3. Suunto “D9″ Titanium Hoseless Air/Nitrox Wrist Computer

This top of the line computer from Suunto is the World’s first all-in-one computer with an integrated digital compass and wireless tank data reception. The Suunto D9′s compass shows the general direction with a graphical compass rose, as well as the exact bearing with a numerical display. By using Suunto D9′s optional wireless transmitter, the diver can also monitor tank pressure and air consumption data by looking at the wrist display. And the Suunto D9 can be used with up to three different gas mixes containing 21-100% oxygen, allowing gas switching during the dive.
The Suunto “D9″ Titanium Bracelet Hoseless Air/Nitrox Wrist Computer with Transmitter is available at Leisurepro.com for $1649.95*

4. Sherwood CG7125 Wisdom 2 Dive Computer with Compass and Quick Disconnect

The Wisdom 2 displays tank pressure on the bottom of the screen in large, easy-to-read numbers. Above the tank pressure are displays for dive time, depth, max depth and other data. Along the side of the display are bar graphs that give a quick visual reference for nitrogen and oxygen loading.
The Sherwood CG7125 Wisdom 2 Dive Computer with Compass and Quick Disconnect is available at LeisurePro.com for $524.95*

5. Aeris Manta Scuba and Free Diving Wrist Computer “Old Style”

Full-featured nitrox capable Dive Computer perfect as a low-profile primary instrument or a back-up. The MANTA is a powerful and versatile new sports watch, ideal for divers, free divers and those that just want to look like one. A unique combination of quality, function and style, the MANTA is perfect on its own or as a backup to any of our other Dive Computer models.
The Aeris Manta Scuba and Free Diving Wrist Computer “Old Style” is available at LeisurePro.com for $234.95*

6. Mares Puck Wrist Computer

The Puck is a full function RGBM (Reduced Gradient Bubbles Model) dive computer with larger digits for easy reading and backlight on demand, single button to smoothly scroll through the menu options. Keep on your wrist or pop into one of the Puck consoles for maximum mounting options.
The Mares Puck Wrist Computer is available at LeisurePro.com for $209.95*

7. Suunto Cobra Air/Nitrox Air Integrated Computer Console

Suunto Cobra combines several technological innovations into one product. It is the only air-integrated dive computer with air, nitrox, and gauge modes complete with profile memory on the market. In addition to the extensive information provided by the Vyper, the Cobra displays cylinder pressure and estimated remaining air time.
The Suunto Cobra Air/Nitrox Air Integrated Computer Console is available at LeisurePro.com for $499.95*

8. Uwatec Aladin Smart Z Hoseless Wrist Air/Nitrox Computer with Transmitter

The Smart Z is a fully-integrated wrist-mounted dive computer that frees you from the typical cumbersome air hose. This high-tech dive computer is perfect for the technically savvy diver who appreciates look, as well as function. It can accommodate air and nitrox dives, without a hose that runs from your tank to the computer.
The Uwatec Aladin Smart Z Hoseless Wrist Air/Nitrox Computer with Transmitter is available at LeisurePro.com for $599.95*

9. Aeris Atmos AI Air Integrated Computer Console

The Atmos ai is a very small, compact console; yet, the information is displayed with large, easy to read digits. It is available with or without a compass; with or without a quick disconnect. Essentially, it is an ATMOS 2 with airtime remaining!
The Aeris Atmos AI Air Integrated Computer Console, With Compass & Quick Disconnect is available at LeisurePro.com for $679.95*

10. Oceanic VT3 Computer Dive Computer

Oceanic’s VT 3 wireless and air-integrated computer is ideal for divers who dive with multiple tanks or want to keep an eye on their buddy’s air. The VT 3 can accommodate up to three different nitrox mixes and offers wireless capability with up to three (3) transmitters. The large screen and easy-to-read bar graphs allow you to monitor your dive’s status without strain or confusion.
The Oceanic VT3 Computer Dive Computer is available at LeisurePro.com for $549.95*

*Prices as in June 2010, Please refer to LeisurePro.com website for the correct current prices.

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1.  ScubaPro Jet Fins

The ultimate Jet Fins made from high-quality rubber. The Jet Fin was original and still is the most popular fins for commercial and military use because of its very powerful propulsion.
Available at LeisurePro.com for $94.95*

2. Apollo Bio Fin Pro C-Series – with Stainless steel fin strap

Apollo was the first manufacturer to recognize the potential of Split-fin technology. Every major dive company now offers some form of split-fin. Some people feel that the more rigid blade makes it respond slightly quicker to direction changes and alternate kicking styles. It is an excellent choice for very strong kickers as the more rigid blade provides a stronger resistance and more traditional paddle fin feel.
Available at LeisurePro.com for $179.95*

3. Atomic Aquatics Split Fins

A radical new approach to diver propulsion. With the slightest kick, the split blade deflects to form a pair of wings that slice through the water with reduced drag, creating lift in the forward direction to propel you ahead. The Atomic Aquatics SplitFins virtually eliminate muscle strain, fatigue and cramping to enable you to swim longer distances against stronger currents.
Available at LeisurePro.com for $139.95 – $149.95*

4. Tusa X-Pert Zoom Open Heel Split Fins (SF-8)

Featuring an innovative hydrofoil design that produces forward motion (lift) with less effort, the Tusa X-Pert Zoom is made of new age elastic material with rigid reinforced double layered construction. The propeller-fin technology provides the ultimate performance & comfort.
Available at LeisurePro.com for $74.95*

5. AquaLung Slingshot Open Heel Fins

When someone says the word “slingshot”, most people gain mental images of something moving fast and adeptly. Those images are key to Aqua Lung’s new Slingshot fins.They will help you move through the water with speed and ease you never thought possible. The mid-foot joint increases the Slingshot’s flexibility, which will make each kick more efficient and comfortable, partially due to the fact it move the source of your kicks from the front of your foot to the entire leg.
Available at LeisurePro.com for $124.95*

6. Oceanic Vortex V12 Split Fins

Oceanic has taken the same technology behind the Vortex series and extended it to the world’s most efficient fin! The technological edge is achieved with the patented Nature’s Wing technology by splitting the blade to generate highly efficient thrust or lift like an airplane wing, while reducing the strain on the muscles of the leg and hips by allowing the water to drain between the dual blades.
Available at LeisurePro.com for $124.95*

7. Aeris Velocity X3 Open Heel Fins

The Velocity X3 accelerates with lightning speed as water comes into contact with the textured blade. Faster and more efficient, the Velocity X3 maintains comfort and control while enabling you to exert less effort, stress and strain with each stride.
Available at LeisurePro.com for $99.95*

8. Sherwood Kinesis Open heel Fins

The new Sherwood fins utilize the patented Optimal Pivot Blade (OPB) technology to increase kick efficiency, minimize fatigue and maximize acceleration. Effortless propulsion with optimum thrust.
Available at LeisurePro.com for $99.95*

9. Mares Avanti Superchannel Full Foot Fins

The perfect blend of power and efficiency Mares design is inspired by marine mammals. Channel Thrust technology maximizes the channeling of water and moves a much greater amount of water compared to other fins of the same size. The result is greater thrusting power with the same amount of effort.
Available at LeisurePro.com for $44.95*

10. Cressi Master Frog Fin

The first strap-on fin, moulded using the exclusive and patented Cressi system with 3 materials. The blade is made from strong polypropylene with unequalled reactivity, stringers and reinforcements are moulded from resistant copolymer, while the foot pocket is made from soft, comfortable thermo-rubber (elastomer). This is the favorite fin of instructors, professionals, technical divers, who find a propulsion tool without equals, ready to push ahead like a galloping horse even in the toughest diving situations.
Available at LeisurePro.com for $84.95*

*Prices as in May 2010, Please refer to LeisurePro.com for the correct current prices.

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Featured above- Oceanic Vortex V-16 Split Fins available at LeisurePro.com

Here are a few things to look for when making your decision on fins:

1. If you are on vacation and are looking to surface dive, force fins are your best option. They are very comfortable and are made of polyurethane, so there is no danger to sea life.
2. If you are deep sea diving or planning to dive in cold water, you will want scuba fins with adjustable straps i.e open heel fins. This will allow for warming booties as well as provide your feet extra protection from the elements.
3. Split fins are a good option for those who tend to have muscle spasms in their legs. The way they are designed is with an empty space down the center of the blade causing water propulsion behind the diver. These are fine if you are planning on going in a single forward motion the entire time. They are not ideal for those who wish to back track and/or take photographs. Featured right-Cressi Palau (LAF) Long Adjustable fins available at LeisurePro.com

Figure out which category you belong to and choose your fins accordingly. The right fit should be of utmost importance, and don’t be cheap. Quality fins are one thing that can make or break a scuba diving excursion.

Getting the Right Size Dive Fins
Sizing your scuba diving fins can be a very confusing phase when purchasing scuba gear. Every manufacturer has its own sizing chart, so you should focus on which brand you prefer and stick with it. They all have standard sizes, but each one has its own sales spin to make its product stand out. Words such as ‘Channel Thrust’ or ‘Optimum Angles’ could be used to differentiate the bells and whistles unique to their type of fins. Phrases such as these may mean that a particular fin is more effective at propelling you forward with less effort.

There are also some manufacturers that don’t carry a wide range of sizes such as S, M, L, XL. They may only have S/M or L/XL so be careful when choosing. Review their size chart thoroughly.

Last thing to be taken into consideration when finding the right size fin is whether you will be diving in a wetsuit or dry suit. The latter will generally require that you go up one size … a good piece of information to know when searching for that perfect pair of fins!

Featured above- Akona Azione Full Foot Fins available at LeisurePro.com

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Sonar devices being used in Scuba Diving is not a new concept. Although used heavily by fishermen, underwater surveyors, search & retrieval groups, Ice Fishing etc.   Many scuba divers use sonar devices on their dive boats that help them pinpoint dive sites and wrecks, and discover new sites and spot fish. However these devices are large, expensive and need to be fitted to the boat offering  little or no portability.

* Featured above is the Hawk Eye Handheld Digital Sonar System, DF2200PX available at Leisurepro.com

Handheld Sonar devices however are a new gadget to be introduced to recreational diving, and with enhancements in miniaturization of circuitry and extended battery life, devices such as the Hawk Eye Handheld Digital Sonar System are becoming increasingly affordable and popular with recreational scuba divers, and can be used for fishing, ice-fishing and snorkeling as well.

Other forms of hand-held sonar include the LIMIS (= Limpet Mine Imaging Sonar) designed for patrol divers to clear mines in low visibility but has found commercial use though still extremely costly and larger in size.

Although not as sophisticated as the larger versions, handheld sonar operate more as a range-finder using Sonar (Sound Navigation and Ranging) technology  in which  a pulse of sound(called a Ping) is transmitted and distance measured off a receptor that calculates range based on the time taken for the signal to return.

Hand-held sonar has its applications in Scuba Diving in so many ways. It can be used Scanning for depth changes, making it ideal to locate your dive site, which may be a wall or a drop-off, or even pinpoint a ship wreck. The device is even more useful to those who need to reach their dive sites without a dive boat. The hand-held sonar device will allow a diver to drop directly on to your target, after a surface swim which may be a wall, a drop-off or a wreck without wasting precious air exactly at the depth you wish to dive to. Those of you who have shore-dived before will know how difficult it is to find that drop-off or wall, or wreck accurately.

Handheld sonar is a great tool for exploratory dives, and locating new and interesting dive sites without fancy boat mounted equipment. Mapping dive sites has never been easier, and depth and distance measurements being recorded during the dive make this a simple task. With the added feature of the fish finder which is found on the Hawkeye Handheld Digital Sonar System, which lets the user know when fish pass through the sonar ping by flashing a fish icon on the display. This is helpful in locating large shoals of fish or the presence of marine life for your exploratory dive, or spear fishing trip.

The Hand held sonar range finder allows you to point it at the surface, boat, wreck, reef, etc and instantly know how far away the object or the surface is, which will help divers plan their time, and return trip to the boat comfortably. Most devices also feature temperature sensors as well which allow you to measure changes in water temperature which is an added benefit. In murky waters and poor visibility dives, several users of the hand held sonar have used it as a buddy locator if necessary.

*Photo Credits: photo from flickr by torbenator

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A compressor like a pump, essentially increases the pressure of a gas while reducing its volume so that a larger quantity can be carried by diver in a smaller air tank. A Scuba compressor unlike an ordinary compressor needs to perform two tasks; compress air to very high pressures in excess of 3000PSI and secondly filter and purify the air to make it fit for breathing.

Featured above: Max-Air 90 Standard Gas Compressor available at LeisurePro.com

The most common type of scuba air compressors involves staged compression where air is compressed to increasing pressures and cooled after each stage. In very basic terms a compressor works in three stages. Air is sucked in through an air filter into the first stage where a large piston compresses the air down to around 100-140psi. The air leaving the first stage is hot as heat is generated as a byproduct of the compression. This needs to be cooled before it enters the second stage or it would ruin the pump. Hence the air is passed through an inter cooler coil that dissipates the heat before being sucked into the second stage where a piston compresses the air again to around 800 to 1,000 psi. Once again the air is passed through inter coolers and before entering the third stage passes through a moisture removal separator , that allows the moisture from the air to trickle out the bottom and sends only the dehumidified air into the third stage where the air is compressed up to 5000psi. From the third stage the air is once again cooled using the inter cooler and once again passed through a moisture separator or two before being fed into a Scuba tank at 2700-3000Psi using a bleed valve.

Featured above: Max-Air 35 Compressor from LeisurePro.com

As a diver’s life quite literally depends on the quality of breathable air in the scuba tank, air filtration is an integral component of scuba air compressors and ensure clean odorless and moisture free air.  A Scuba Air compressor must remove water/moisture and oil which the moisture separator and desiccant filter handles. Next Carbon Monoxide must be rendered harmless using a catalyst that oxidizes the Carbon Monoxide (CO) in the air, into harmless Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Carbon Dioxide in high concentrations can kill a diver and hence that too must be reduced using Activated Carbon filter cartridges and a molecular sieve. Other Hydrocarbons are also removed when passed through the filter cartridges and molecular sieves that render the air fit for diving.

Now you know why scuba compressors are so expensive. Usually larger compressors used at dive shops pump air into a large tank from which it can be re-distributed to smaller scuba tanks, making the process much quicker. Portable air compressors are perfect for a recreational diver, but can often take time to fill cylinders.

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