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by mpenders
Sun Nov 14, 2021 12:54 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: BCD Recommendation
Replies: 8
Views: 2810

Re: BCD Recommendation

+ 1 for a backplate and wing. You gain 6lbs of weight for free on the plate, and lose all the excess buoyancy that a lot of vest BC's tend to have. A steel 80 is going to be about the same size as the al50, and allow her to shave off 5lbs or so of lead. (plus more air!) I'll also add that the weigh...
by mpenders
Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:51 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Bottle Thread
Replies: 275
Views: 165850

Re: The Bottle Thread

60south wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 6:34 pm
Any suggestions what to do here? Could be fun. Or toxic. Or both. :)
That's got Scubie Doo written all over it.
Scubie Doo wrote: Fri Mar 19, 2021 4:41 pm
I'm Jesse Miller and I have entertaining tales about drinking barnacle encrusted bottles of Corona that I've found while diving.
by mpenders
Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:27 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Saltwater State Park Closed - Sewage Spill
Replies: 0
Views: 2425

Saltwater State Park Closed - Sewage Spill

https://ecology.wa.gov/Blog/Posts/Septe ... osed-due-t

Keep in mind that Redondo is less than 2 miles down the beach...

:yipes:
by mpenders
Tue May 26, 2020 10:52 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Happy Birthday, Scubie Doo!
Replies: 9
Views: 3429

Happy Birthday, Scubie Doo!

:bday: :bday: :bday:
Jesse with Red Octo 1.jpg
Jesse with Cinder Block 1.jpg
by mpenders
Mon Mar 02, 2020 1:18 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: DIW access
Replies: 17
Views: 7042

Re: DIW access

I put in a call and left a message to the UP Public Works dept this afternoon. No response yet. Update: I received a call back this morning from Gary at the City of University Place (I'm assuming Public Works Dept.). The short version: They don't deal with driftwood/trees/debris/etc. that are washe...
by mpenders
Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:32 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: DIW access
Replies: 17
Views: 7042

Re: DIW access

Maybe make friends with the folks? See if they'd be interested in us helping them clean up the access? I mean worst case get WSA involved and see if there is any way we could 'pay' them for use of an easement or whatnot. Thankfully, there is already a public access corridor at this site. PIerce Cou...
by mpenders
Sun Nov 24, 2019 2:32 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Help with Fish ID Please :-)
Replies: 5
Views: 3644

Re: Help with Fish ID Please :-)

Juvenile Ling?
by mpenders
Mon Jul 15, 2019 5:06 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Old Diver, New Area
Replies: 6
Views: 2975

Re: Old Diver, New Area

I agree with Gdog - it can really depend on what your expectations are. If you are a warm-weather, one-dive-and-done type of diver, a wetsuit may work fine. But if you like multiple dives, cold weather diving or diving multiple days in a row (imagine putting on an already wet wetsuit in 40 degree we...
by mpenders
Wed May 22, 2019 11:30 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Drysuit repair
Replies: 18
Views: 6603

Re: Drysuit repair

I just figured out another way to remove that big nut. I used one of these: watch case opener.jpg Sitech inflator valve.jpg https://www.harborfreight.com/watch-case-opener-91550.html Watch case opener, at your local Harbor Freight for about $6. The 3 pins on the tool were just small enough to grab t...
by mpenders
Tue May 21, 2019 10:40 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Drysuit repair
Replies: 18
Views: 6603

Re: Drysuit repair

It just so happens that I have a suit with that same valve (anyone want to buy a xxxs suit that'll fit a child?) I was able to find that a 5/32" allen key will fit the opening/hole in the big nut, and will engage a screw inside it. Turning the screw will turn the oring module. I haven't pried o...
by mpenders
Tue May 21, 2019 10:17 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Drysuit repair
Replies: 18
Views: 6603

Re: Drysuit repair

Plan b - another way to lube the orings: Jam/stuff oring lube of choice into air inlet hole(s) of the quick disconnect (or remove the quick disconnect fitting from the valve and put the lube directly into the valve body and then replace the fitting back to the valve body). Connect your drysuit hose ...
by mpenders
Tue May 21, 2019 10:07 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Drysuit repair
Replies: 18
Views: 6603

Re: Drysuit repair

Another option - can you get an allen/hex key inside that hole that is in the middle of the big nut, and then fit into a corresponding allen/hex nut? Brace the bug nut and turn the allen key?
by mpenders
Tue May 21, 2019 10:01 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Drysuit repair
Replies: 18
Views: 6603

Re: Drysuit repair

Are you able to turn the large nut that is shown in your second pic? If so (taking an educated guess) you might be able to (1) remove the male quick disconnect fitting (2) insert something thin (like an allen/hex key) into the quick disconnect hole to brace the oring module (3) turn the large nut to...
by mpenders
Tue May 21, 2019 9:29 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Drysuit repair
Replies: 18
Views: 6603

Re: Drysuit repair

I believe you just need to give the core a push, from the outside of the suit side towards the suit interior side. This video gives a pretty good step by step, your valve should be similar:

https://youtu.be/nudXT_YN8KU
by mpenders
Thu Apr 18, 2019 1:39 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Saltwater Park on 4/20
Replies: 4
Views: 1606

Re: Saltwater Park on 4/20

Just throwing this out there - First of all, Saltwater is a great site. The artificial reef and rubble fields provide tons of structure and attract a lot of life. Unfortunately, it is also very exposed to current and it has a long swim to get to the reef. Combined, those two factors make the site pr...
by mpenders
Sat Apr 13, 2019 6:36 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Okay ... another what is this?
Replies: 8
Views: 3605

Re: Okay ... another what is this?

Reminds me of the treasure I found while diving with a student at Les Davis. Found it, then handed it to him. I didn't realize the kid held onto it for the rest of the dive until he proudly showed it off to his mom during our SI. She wondered what this beautiful piece of multi colored blown glass wa...
by mpenders
Sat Apr 13, 2019 4:22 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Okay ... another what is this?
Replies: 8
Views: 3605

Re: Okay ... another what is this?

Does the "body" have a plastic or rubber cover? Looks like the handle of an old screwdriver, or other tool.
by mpenders
Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:15 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: Photos of underwater oil rigs, etc.?
Replies: 6
Views: 3275

Re: Photos of underwater oil rigs, etc.?

Check out this trip report. Many cool pics from some of our more notorious dive buds.

viewtopic.php?f=28&t=24696&hilit=flower+banks

I'd be willing to bet they all have at least a couple of shots that would work.
by mpenders
Tue Oct 30, 2018 9:46 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: ThThTh Nov 1st edition Redondo Lumpy Search Party
Replies: 16
Views: 4230

Re: ThThTh Nov 1st edition Redondo or Day Island

If at Day Island, you'd be better off splashing at 7pm. Just sayin'...
by mpenders
Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:35 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Drysuit boot replacement
Replies: 10
Views: 4768

Re: Drysuit boot replacement

Awhile back I contacted Brooks Dive Gear out of BC. On their drysuit options page, they show their "Arctic Boots": http://brooksdivegear.com/drysuits5.html . These boots are dead ringers (as far as I can tell from the picture) to the boots that came on my Seasoft drysuit - probably one of ...
by mpenders
Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:37 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Staying warm on a budget
Replies: 11
Views: 4124

Re: Staying warm on a budget

... and then start saving for a Weezle.
by mpenders
Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:30 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Staying warm on a budget
Replies: 11
Views: 4124

Re: Staying warm on a budget

A brand new, fluffy, dry suit undergarment is wonderful to use, but not absolutely necessary. Try polar fleece and under armor type lycra/synthetic base layers. Several might be needed to create the loft/air barrier between your skin and the suit that is needed to keep you warm(er). Try various comb...
by mpenders
Tue Sep 05, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Diver swells up after getting bent
Replies: 7
Views: 3186

Diver swells up after getting bent

So my wife has found another thing to worry about:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... bends.html
by mpenders
Sun Jul 30, 2017 11:26 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: North Channel Islands
Replies: 25
Views: 4261

Re: North Channel Islands

Nice report and great pics. Thanks for sharing!