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by Sabre_Rider
Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:07 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: good place to get regs rebuilt somewhat close to kelso?
Replies: 12
Views: 1762

Re: good place to get regs rebuilt somewhat close to kelso?

wanted to say thanks for the advice, Don is great, fast turn around and very professional job. I would recommend him to anyone, no matter where you are.
by Sabre_Rider
Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: New boat to dad and I. 30' Searay
Replies: 6
Views: 1217

Re: New boat to dad and I. 30' Searay

Well dad's health isn't that great and he loves salmon fishing, so making him happy is more important now I think.
by Sabre_Rider
Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:41 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: New boat to dad and I. 30' Searay
Replies: 6
Views: 1217

Re: New boat to dad and I. 30' Searay

on the trailer in the shop, getting all the little things we want. Then to the beach for vacation time!
by Sabre_Rider
Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:38 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: New boat to dad and I. 30' Searay
Replies: 6
Views: 1217

New boat to dad and I. 30' Searay

New to us, a 30' searay weekender, twin 260 hp inboards, 19 knot cruise speed at 12 gph, and 34 knot wide open. She's 30' long, 11'6" wide and weighs 12,000 lbs. Unfortunately won't be diving out of her as she will be moored in Ilwaco, Wa. and the columbia river kinda messes up the vis. But who...
by Sabre_Rider
Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:30 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: scuba doo gets a radar and tower
Replies: 29
Views: 5688

Re: scuba doo gets a radar and tower

Looks awesome, can't wait for the vacation to start in 2 days. Going to be a blast, try out that new speargun to!
by Sabre_Rider
Sat Jul 09, 2011 8:14 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: good place to get regs rebuilt somewhat close to kelso?
Replies: 12
Views: 1762

Re: good place to get regs rebuilt somewhat close to kelso?

shipped 4 regs off to don yesterday, talked with him on the phone, wow, nice guy. Thanks everyone for the heads up, really appreciate it.
by Sabre_Rider
Wed Jul 06, 2011 6:53 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: good place to get regs rebuilt somewhat close to kelso?
Replies: 12
Views: 1762

Re: good place to get regs rebuilt somewhat close to kelso?

ok, thanks, I'll find something up north then, had issues with seven seas in the past.
by Sabre_Rider
Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:11 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: good place to get regs rebuilt somewhat close to kelso?
Replies: 12
Views: 1762

good place to get regs rebuilt somewhat close to kelso?

Anyone got any recommendations for somewhere to take a couple of regs to be gone thru. Got an old scubapro d300 for a backup and a mares proton metal that need kitted.
by Sabre_Rider
Mon May 30, 2011 7:33 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Anyone Using a FFM?
Replies: 13
Views: 1450

Re: Anyone Using a FFM?

People may laugh at me, :rofl: but I have one of those cheapy cressi full face masks. I like it. I have a mustache and beard, always fought the leaks and hate stuff like vasiline and such to help it seal. I bought one of these masks a few years back and have dove it ever since. Upsides, even if ther...
by Sabre_Rider
Wed Nov 03, 2010 11:48 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Driftwood 11-1, or, SONUFABITCH THAT HURTS
Replies: 11
Views: 1650

Re: Driftwood 11-1, or, SONUFABITCH THAT HURTS

Another reason I like my full face mask. My dive buddy got it twice the same weekend in the face, didn't see them until it was too late, got stung across the face. Even as tough as my hands got in my commercial fishing days, cleaning the lines of them time after time, my hands burned bad by the end ...
by Sabre_Rider
Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:12 pm
Forum: Oregon Divers
Topic: OR coast sea conditions, 30'-35' seas
Replies: 8
Views: 2423

Re: OR coast sea conditions, 30'-35' seas

Let's at least go out and take a look at the bar. I'm almost sure we could make the run down to Cape Lookout. sure I will take video from the beach and whatch you all cross the bar with Marie driving :neener: :rofl: :eek: I almost can't stay in the boat on calm water with Marie driving, her answer ...
by Sabre_Rider
Sun Oct 24, 2010 8:50 am
Forum: Oregon Divers
Topic: OR coast sea conditions, 30'-35' seas
Replies: 8
Views: 2423

Re: OR coast sea conditions, 30'-35' seas

:eek: COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE SHOALWATER WA TO CASCADE HEAD OR OUT 10 NM-COASTAL WATERS FROM CASCADE HEAD TO FLORENCE OR OUT 10 NM- WATERS FROM CAPE SHOALWATER WA TO CASCADE HEAD OR FROM 10 TO 60 NM-WATERS FROM CASCADE HEAD TO FLORENCE OR FROM 10 TO 60 NM- 853 PM PDT SAT OCT 23 2010 ...STORM WARNI...
by Sabre_Rider
Fri Oct 22, 2010 3:28 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Dry Suit Exploratory Research
Replies: 45
Views: 4066

Re: Dry Suit Exploratory Research

I don't use dry gloves, as my 5mm wet gloves keep my hands toasty. I'm confused re: fins. Wouldn't you use your own? Sorry originally I was trying to figure out if your boots would have fit my fins (they are XL). Now I realize that I don't have to wear your boots to try the suit. Wet gloves? I wish...
by Sabre_Rider
Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:01 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Dry Suit Exploratory Research
Replies: 45
Views: 4066

Re: Dry Suit Exploratory Research

I don't use dry gloves, as my 5mm wet gloves keep my hands toasty. I'm confused re: fins. Wouldn't you use your own? Sorry originally I was trying to figure out if your boots would have fit my fins (they are XL). Now I realize that I don't have to wear your boots to try the suit. Wet gloves? I wish...
by Sabre_Rider
Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:12 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Dry Suit Exploratory Research
Replies: 45
Views: 4066

Re: Dry Suit Exploratory Research

Thanks Folks! I am still pondering the idea of buying another used suit. I still cannot see myself spending so much money in a new one... :eek: Right now I am busy fixing the biggest leak ever... :extinguishflame: ;) I agree, and why pay so much. Maybe I got lucky, but my front entry mobbys was $30...
by Sabre_Rider
Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Dry Suit Exploratory Research
Replies: 45
Views: 4066

Re: Dry Suit Exploratory Research

I also have a Mobby's suit, front entry. Mine however has the boots attached and same with my girlfriends Mobby's although hers is rear entry. I love the suit. I got one of those $79.00 ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110534881202&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT undergarmen...
by Sabre_Rider
Fri Oct 15, 2010 8:31 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Dry Suit Exploratory Research
Replies: 45
Views: 4066

Re: Dry Suit Exploratory Research

I also have a Mobby's suit, front entry. Mine however has the boots attached and same with my girlfriends Mobby's although hers is rear entry. I love the suit. I got one of those $79.00 ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110534881202&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT undergarment...
by Sabre_Rider
Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Has anyone dove Cascade Head, Oregon?
Replies: 0
Views: 378

Has anyone dove Cascade Head, Oregon?

Wondering if anyone has dove this area. I commercial fished out of pacific city for years, and once in a while the salmon season would open south of cascade head before up north, so we would run down there to fish. Some of the Dorys would trailer down and go out of the salmon river. It looks like a ...
by Sabre_Rider
Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:18 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: The more you know
Replies: 4
Views: 878

Re: The more you know

Another tip, I used an empty gallon windshield washer jug to plug the neck seal, ummmm, :nutty: zip tie around it or something, got the suit inflated and poof, is shot out like a rocket, about broke a shop light out overhead! :eek:
by Sabre_Rider
Mon Oct 04, 2010 4:41 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Washington Crab Regs in 2011
Replies: 9
Views: 2104

Re: Washington Crab Regs in 2011

I commercial fished for years in Oregon. I know a lot of crabbers that make one trip in december when the season opens, then bring their pots back in. They say with the price of fuel and everything else, it just doesn't pay anymore. Over the years I fished, I steadily seen the price we were paid for...
by Sabre_Rider
Fri Oct 01, 2010 1:12 pm
Forum: Oregon Divers
Topic: Crabbing in Oregon
Replies: 11
Views: 5377

Re: Crabbing in Oregon

Right on, never eaten red rocks, guess I'll have to give it try one day. Last clamming dive I did in crab harbor at garibaldi was about 1 foot vis tops, thank god there are tons of them and easy to see. Girlfriend made some awesome chowder and chip dip. Need to make another trip back for some more. ...
by Sabre_Rider
Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:38 pm
Forum: Oregon Divers
Topic: Crabbing in Oregon
Replies: 11
Views: 5377

Re: Crabbing in Oregon

What little bit of chasing crabs I've done diving, I haven't had much luck with finding any big enough. To better your odds, I'd bait the little buggers in, maybe toss some bait in where you will be diving before suiting up, at least that way they would be more concentrated in an area instead of sca...
by Sabre_Rider
Mon Sep 27, 2010 1:12 pm
Forum: Oregon Divers
Topic: Crabbing in Oregon
Replies: 11
Views: 5377

Re: Crabbing in Oregon

Are you diving for them or using pots/traps? I've never crabbed in Netarts, but crab harbor can be good in Garibaldi. There are some good areas down at Newport also. And although I haven't been to Nehalem in years, it use to be very good. All of course on incoming tides. Outgoing tides, you're liabl...