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by Dmitchell
Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:18 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: po2:1.4ata for dive planning but 1.6 for contigency. Why?
Replies: 14
Views: 1053

Re: po2:1.4ata for dive planning but 1.6 for contigency. Why?

That's for NDL limits, (deco problem) but as long as you don't run up to 100% of your O2 exposure level in 24hours, there's not reason to sit out a second dive. I very much doubt that a brief drop to 1.6 on a recreational dive is going to cause that. I've purposely set my computer to 50% Nitrox and...
by Dmitchell
Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:10 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Latest Issue of ADM!
Replies: 8
Views: 834

Re: Latest Issue of ADM!

I think my subscription lapsed! Haven't decided if I want to renew it yet. It's a good read but I get too Many magazines.
by Dmitchell
Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:44 am
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Sitka, Alaska
Replies: 62
Views: 5767

Re: Sitka, Alaska

Dave, you're on the surface, the air is safe to breathe, you can take your reg out now.

Diver_Dave wrote::supz: :supz: Image:supz: :supz:
by Dmitchell
Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Sitka, Alaska
Replies: 62
Views: 5767

Re: Sitka, Alaska

I don't know about Sitka, but it was 60 degrees and beautiful here in Juneau on Sunday! What a nice break! Of course it's back to it this week, supposed to be back down in the twenties!
by Dmitchell
Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:02 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: What are your big dive plans for the long weekend?
Replies: 20
Views: 1152

Re: What are your big dive plans for the long weekend?

Don't know yet.

We just had a fishing boat sink in ~100' If the weather holds maybe we'll take my boat out there and salvage DEC's oil boom that went down with the boat. I'm sure they would like to have it back.

Otherwise, I don't know.
by Dmitchell
Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:45 pm
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Playa Del Carmen
Replies: 18
Views: 3139

Re: Playa Del Carmen

Read up on Loco Gringo if you are going to drive. I drove there for 2 weeks straight never had a problem but I was prepared when I went. We stayed in Akumal but went to PDC a couple times as well as Tulum and everywhere in between no problems.

DM
by Dmitchell
Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:21 pm
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Playa Del Carmen
Replies: 18
Views: 3139

Re: Playa Del Carmen

My 11 y/o and I did 2 Cenote dives with http://www.hiddenworlds.com/cenotescuba.aspx . The guide was very thorough and obviously knew his stuff.

DM
by Dmitchell
Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:31 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Sooo... How Many Dives Did You Do in 2008?
Replies: 24
Views: 1530

Re: Sooo... How Many Dives Did You Do in 2008?

I have no Idea but it was a bunch! Just finished the last one. Nice little 40 minutes. At least the water was warm, the air is about 0' . I think the most in a single day was probably about 6 averaging 20-30 minutes. Longest was 101 minutes, Deepest was 265'. I got 8 in Mexico 5 of those were with m...
by Dmitchell
Mon Dec 29, 2008 2:49 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Christmas Eve Diving Alaska Style
Replies: 18
Views: 2535

Re: Christmas Eve Diving Alaska Style

I heard it doesn't count if you buy stuff in a different area code from your wife. :dontknow: Dave - I'm impressed with that snow diving. I've certainly dived in the snow, but not that kind of snow. I don't like snow diving, but I'll tolerate it if the mood strikes me. I'm impressed at your drive a...
by Dmitchell
Mon Dec 29, 2008 2:08 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Christmas Eve Diving Alaska Style
Replies: 18
Views: 2535

Re: Christmas Eve Diving Alaska Style

Yea, he keeps emailing me with little tidbits! He better be careful, His better half will give him a serious A$$$ kicking!
by Dmitchell
Mon Dec 29, 2008 1:59 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Christmas Eve Diving Alaska Style
Replies: 18
Views: 2535

Re: Christmas Eve Diving Alaska Style

smike wrote:I enjoyed that video more than just about any I have ever seen! Thank you so much for sharing it. Looks cold! I may have to make my way up there. I was really impressed with the visibility.

S'Mike
Thanks!

The vis isn't always that good but winter is best!

Dave
by Dmitchell
Sat Dec 27, 2008 11:43 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Christmas Eve Diving Alaska Style
Replies: 18
Views: 2535

Re: Christmas Eve Diving Alaska Style

Here's the link to the Video of the Christmas Eve Dive -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPBf13JWC4g

Dave
by Dmitchell
Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:24 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Christmas Eve Diving Alaska Style
Replies: 18
Views: 2535

Re: Christmas Eve Diving Alaska Style

I swam over a big rock and it was just sitting there. Flashed my buddies to come look. About that time a sealion showed up and I turned to watch the lion and my buddy Phil starts waving at me to turn around! I turned just as the Octo was about on me! I reached out and it's tenacle rubbed across my h...
by Dmitchell
Fri Dec 26, 2008 2:19 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Christmas Eve Diving Alaska Style
Replies: 18
Views: 2535

Christmas Eve Diving Alaska Style

So, My buddy Josh brought his family home from Ft. Benning for Christmas. He asked months ago if we could get a dive in since all he's been able to do in GA and FL has been teaching and a few shallow caves. So we were diving regardless of the weather! So Josh, Bill, Phil and I met at my shop and pla...
by Dmitchell
Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: There Are None...
Replies: 20
Views: 2397

Re: There Are None...

Aw come on you guys! It hasn't broken 22 degrees in 2 weeks here, Now it's snowing like crazy and the harbors are all iced over. Our dive plan for tomorrow is to break through the ice then do an hour and a half going around an island. The outside of the island is forecast to have 6 foot seas and fre...
by Dmitchell
Sun Dec 21, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Hijack this thread with good cheer!
Replies: 50
Views: 2627

Re: Hijack this thread with good cheer!

My son and I left the house last night about 8:00 to take some night shots. It was about 0 degrees out when we left. Spent about a half hour out at the glacier taking shots of the stars then went to the harbor. The water was steaming and the wind was steady so the steam or fog was dancing across the...
by Dmitchell
Sat Dec 20, 2008 11:24 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Underwater Music?
Replies: 12
Views: 1124

Re: Underwater Music?

Just ordered MP3 Player cases for me and all my buddies a couple weeks ago. We have a source for some much cheaper ones and thought what the heck a little tune age on deco never hurt! These are the same as the one that Mel has.
by Dmitchell
Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:40 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: What will 2009 bring?
Replies: 25
Views: 2347

Re: What will 2009 bring?

Probably 2 weeks in Akumal in late June. Working a homeswap with someone who has a condo there. Otherwise, Exploration, exploration, exploration.. Just got word of a sailing ship that sank near here and has never been found or looked for. Also have several others to find in addition to exploring for...
by Dmitchell
Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:05 am
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Sitka, Alaska
Replies: 62
Views: 5767

Re: Sitka, Alaska

If I'm not mistaken that's Bassman with the yellow gloves.
by Dmitchell
Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:11 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Cost of Rebreathers
Replies: 4
Views: 390

Re: Cost of Rebreathers

Yep,

A rebreather cost less than a 4-wheeler, a waverunner or even a high end PC ! and it opens tons of opportunities!
by Dmitchell
Fri Dec 12, 2008 3:34 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: KISS Classic Parts (free)
Replies: 11
Views: 570

Re: KISS Classic Parts (free)

I buy you a latte' someday anyway!
by Dmitchell
Fri Dec 12, 2008 2:32 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: KISS Classic Parts (free)
Replies: 11
Views: 570

Re: KISS Classic Parts (free)

I had to go to lunch and miss this!

Oh and being 1000 miles away doesn't help either!
by Dmitchell
Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:02 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: 2.5" LCD monitor....where to buy locally?
Replies: 9
Views: 1958

Re: 2.5" LCD monitor....where to buy locally?

I've got a monitor back on my housing. One thing I find interesting is that on the monitor, I'll think that the lights are washing out the video but when I get home. I usually find that the video is dark. So my point is that even with a good LCD you can't always trust what you are seeing. Just a tip...
by Dmitchell
Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:55 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: what dives stand out for the year?
Replies: 46
Views: 3865

Re: what dives stand out for the year?

Probably the most memorable was our attempt on the TBM Avenger off San Diego. We had 4 or 5 groups and spaced them 15 minutes apart. We were in the last group (Myself, Rob from SD and Robin the owner of Deep Outdoors) as we headed down, we passed most everyone else already on deco. When we got to th...
by Dmitchell
Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:41 pm
Forum: No Bubble Zone
Topic: Ken G
Replies: 21
Views: 2257

Re: Ken G

You bought a Meg???? What we're you thinking??


Seriously, That's cool you'll love it.