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by mandible
Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:58 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Just want some opinions
Replies: 44
Views: 9091

Re: Just want some opinions

Also, many shop setups do not show the pressure that is inside of the tank when you first hook it up. The pressure of the tank is only shown on a guage when the fill pressure surpasses the pressure in the banks. If that was the case then it's your fault for not telling the person what the pressure i...
by mandible
Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:03 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 664411

Re: Viz Reports Thread

seattlepaul1975 wrote:Silfra Dive- Iceland
100 meters.

Sorry had to do it ;-) Just did the dive and all I can say is WOW!
You mean 86 meters?
http://www.aslo.org/lo/toc/vol_52/issue ... ion_detail
by mandible
Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: SCUBA Up or Down Or?
Replies: 4
Views: 1378

Re: SCUBA Up or Down Or?

recreational SCUBA as a hobby for the average citizen is probably on its way out, a slow death spiral that will end in a few decades unless things change. Increasing cost of oil, raw materials all contribute to how much free time and money people have. As a non-vital avocation, SCUBA will be on the ...
by mandible
Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:28 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Anderson cooper more daring than i?
Replies: 7
Views: 2358

Re: Anderson cooper more daring than i?

"Hey Anderson! Whaddaya say we film a piece about diving into silty river caves with just basic recreational equipment?" "I don't know, doesn't seem exciting enough. Let's add some giant crocodiles in there, too!" "Great idea!" http://thumbnails108.imagebam.com/24619/c...
by mandible
Fri Jul 06, 2012 3:11 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Am I really going to freeze in a wetsuit?
Replies: 30
Views: 4683

Re: Am I really going to freeze in a wetsuit?

you're gonna get about 5 pages of personal opinion, just go dive it and see.
by mandible
Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:52 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Lost Hollis Bat Fin at Edmonds
Replies: 13
Views: 2292

Re: Lost Hollis Bat Fin at Edmonds

If found, it will most likely be someone that doesn't frequent this forum. It will be dropped off at the Edmonds UWS. Check there.
by mandible
Thu Dec 15, 2011 1:03 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 664411

Re: Viz Reports Thread

He's obviously only dived it in the summertime
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