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by Dmitchell
Sat Dec 23, 2006 10:34 am
Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
Topic: Interested in Rebreathers?? Come out and check them out!
Replies: 6
Views: 1607

Be careful diving with Mel.... She has these piercing eyes that will imprint into your brain. Then everytime you look at Advanced Diver Magazine all you see are those eyes.... Later you wake up chanting CCR CCR CCR ..... Seriously, Mel and Curt are great to dive with I can't wait to get back down th...
by Dmitchell
Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:26 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Anybody else just killing time?
Replies: 13
Views: 2867

Kevin! You forgot the fact that you had to drop everything and take the Christmas trees down! Only to put them back up!

Dave
by Dmitchell
Fri Dec 22, 2006 5:52 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Anybody else just killing time?
Replies: 13
Views: 2867

Pinkpadigal wrote:Hangin at the dive shop. Life is great. \:D/
Yea, Whatever! I couldn't take it anymore and left at 1:30. Been hanging at the diveshop (mine) every since. Witing for 6:00 so I can go diving.

Wind's blowing 40-60mph so entry and exits should be fun!

Dave
by Dmitchell
Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:07 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Anybody else just killing time?
Replies: 13
Views: 2867

They did just say we can leave at 3:00, An hour is an hour I guess!
by Dmitchell
Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:36 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Anybody else just killing time?
Replies: 13
Views: 2867

Anybody else just killing time?

Days like today should just be holidays. The office is empty and everyone is just killing time. Should have stayed in bed.

The only good thing is I'm diving tonight so something to look forward to!

Dave
by Dmitchell
Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:49 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: What do you think?
Replies: 18
Views: 2251

So I don't agree that instructors are basically diving solo.. At least not the instruction I have been witness too. Food for thought, Who does buddy checks for the instructor? I generally take care of myself and nobody looks at my gear, hoses, valves, etc. They just expect me to be ready to get in ...
by Dmitchell
Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:55 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: What do you think?
Replies: 18
Views: 2251

As far as the instructor diving solo, it's true from my perspective. Unless I bring a buddy along on every dive just to watch my back, who do I have? Not just BOW, any course. But, if I bring a buddy along to watch me, who's watching them? I'm busy watching students, I can't be depended on to watch ...
by Dmitchell
Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:54 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Excited about my birthday present
Replies: 21
Views: 2341

Or you could get a couple trolling weights and zip tie them some out of the way spot on the frame.

Dave
by Dmitchell
Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:00 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Intro and Dive Bio
Replies: 14
Views: 2892

I'll hopefully be coming down in March or April to do a CCR course with Mel. I was down in November and did a Adv nitrox/Deco instructor course and had a blast! I'm personally going with the Classic Kiss. When you look at the options, it's not all that more expensive than the Sport and is a much bet...
by Dmitchell
Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:26 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Intro and Dive Bio
Replies: 14
Views: 2892

Re: Intro and Dive Bio

Just an introduction- Presently I dive open-circuit, but I'm strongly considering going the rebreather route, ...... taking the TDI Deco and SSI Divecon in 2007. Thanks, --Celeus Welcome If you are serious about the rebreather, Drop a note to Mel Clark - "Scubagrunt" on this board and dis...
by Dmitchell
Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:59 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: new boots
Replies: 7
Views: 1401

You can send it to DUI in San Diego once there you have a choice of turbosoles or Rockboots.

Dave
by Dmitchell
Mon Dec 18, 2006 10:56 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Argon for my Dry Suit?
Replies: 33
Views: 3517

A 6' is more that adequate without being overly cumbersome. You should be able to easily get 2 maybe 3 dives off of it on a single fill. A 13' of 14' will last quite awhile but it's a lot bigger and requires more mounting hardware, etc. The 6' with 2 hose clamps and about 10" of webbing and you...
by Dmitchell
Sat Dec 16, 2006 7:58 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Argon for my Dry Suit?
Replies: 33
Views: 3517

In regards to the breathing argon issue. Obvisouly if you breathe 100% argon you are in trouble. However, Argon is an inert gas just like Helium. If I'm not mistaken, it would have better properties than Helium in trimix but for on thing, it's extremely narcotic so you would be so narc'd or should I...
by Dmitchell
Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:12 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Ms. Dewey (there's audio)
Replies: 7
Views: 1215

ask her about the Ipod or better yet blockbuster video!
by Dmitchell
Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:26 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: High Pressure versus Low Pressure
Replies: 23
Views: 8136

Amy, I think big tanks are popular for a few reasons: 1. heavy consumption rates = shorter dives This can be related to physical size, comfort in the water, being cold, over weighting, physicla fitness, etc. 2. We all want longer dives. Face it, we spend thousands on gear, it stinks to drive all the...
by Dmitchell
Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:45 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: USIA Techniflex drysuit
Replies: 27
Views: 2701

Its a bi-lam suit that doesn't seperate in the high stress areas like under the arms and the crotch areas. Made me think about buying one. its also available with a quick release pocket system so you can change from a small to large size to suit the dive. I haven't seen this suit in person so I can...
by Dmitchell
Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:37 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: High Pressure versus Low Pressure
Replies: 23
Views: 8136

Re: High Pressure versus Low Pressure

Besides size and weight why would I want one or the other. Some dive shops will not fill a tank over 3000psi, regardless of its markings. Some stores limit because they don't want to stress their compressor above 3000, and some stores due it out of ignorance (or because they don't want to try and g...
by Dmitchell
Thu Dec 14, 2006 3:45 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: High Pressure versus Low Pressure
Replies: 23
Views: 8136

Because even with a booster, and filling slow, you have to deal with the heat of compression and while it's not all that difficult to carefully blend to 3500, it's a lot easier to blend to 2640. I get what you are saying about getting the bigger tank and being able to fill to what you need "leg...
by Dmitchell
Thu Dec 14, 2006 2:49 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: High Pressure versus Low Pressure
Replies: 23
Views: 8136

I would recommend LP. If you ever might want to blend in them it's much easier.

I haven't ever dove LP121's but the HP 120 IMO sucks mostly because I'm only 5'8" and with valves, they are almost half that.

Dave
by Dmitchell
Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:38 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: You've spent too much on SCUBA gear when ...
Replies: 26
Views: 3664

You've spent too much when have and entire dive shop like I do and still want more.....

Dave
by Dmitchell
Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:39 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: New Nitrox compressor whoo hoo!!!!!!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 2374

Mine's Nuvair as well. I know there are probably 10 in Alaska between dive shops and research agencies.

Dave
by Dmitchell
Sat Dec 02, 2006 12:49 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: New Nitrox compressor whoo hoo!!!!!!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 2374

Which compressor did you get? We have the 9 cfm with the membrane from those guys. I love the membrane it makes filling nitrox a breeze. the downside is that I don't have a second low pressure compressor to feed the membrane and it's a hungry booger. Somewhere in the vicinity of 22CFM at 150 PSI to ...
by Dmitchell
Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:27 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: So, how much snow is at your house???
Replies: 22
Views: 4079

4 feet, give or take, It's been -8 during the day with 60 mph winds.

The good- I'm currently at my parent's house in NM and it's 70 during the day. Gotta go back home on Friday though!

Dave
by Dmitchell
Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:21 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: This storm sucks..
Replies: 13
Views: 3003

Look at the bright side you could be here 20 inches of snow and a high of 29 degrees. Forecast for the next week is next week is more of the same. 40mph winds in exposed locations.

Somehow, I managed to get a piece of your's then come home and get this as well.

Dave
by Dmitchell
Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:07 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Autobiographies
Replies: 95
Views: 27825

Ok, I'm in, Dave here, I've been diving in Alaska since 1988 I was 17 when I took my OW course. - So that's 18 years (I'm 35). I learned to dive after my dad came home an announced that he had signed up the whole family. My dad loved it so much that in spring of 89 they bought the LDS. I've been inv...