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by Gregp
Wed Nov 18, 2020 8:09 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: ThThTh 11/19
Replies: 5
Views: 2226

Re: ThThTh 11/19

I can make it if others are. :supz: :tomnic:
by Gregp
Thu Nov 12, 2020 5:54 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: ThThTh 11/12
Replies: 6
Views: 2057

Re: ThThTh 11/12

I decided to head to Redondo, and the wind doesn’t seem too bad right now. I’m hoping some folks show up to buddy up.
by Gregp
Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:08 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: Looking to borrow a transwhip
Replies: 2
Views: 1553

Re: Looking to borrow a transwhip

Here's a solution that has worked from me, when I couldn't find a transfill. Order 1 or 2 of the part: # 2F347 from from Grainger. They are $2.29 a piece (Male SAE 7/16"-20 to Male JIC 7/16"-20 Straight Hydraulic Hose Adapter Item # 2F347). The fitting is rated to 7500 psi. The fitting wil...
by Gregp
Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:18 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Equalizing *After* Diving
Replies: 5
Views: 2629

Re: Equalizing *After* Diving

On the drive home from a dive site, I often find myself popping my ears quite a bit. I just suspected it was because of habit to equalize and being more aware of the pressure differences. Irritation of the throat from diving might be worth considering. The gas we breathe is extremely dry, and there'...
by Gregp
Thu May 03, 2018 4:39 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Scuba mask for a narrow face + large nose combo?
Replies: 3
Views: 2332

Re: Scuba mask for a narrow face + large nose combo?

I have a fairly large nose and use a Deep Sea mask where the bridge on the nose is high - kind of like here: https://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-32/029245/Deep-See-Clarity-Scuba-Purge-Dive-Mask.html The one I use, I found on the ocean floor doing a dive off the coast of El Salvador. My mask seals bette...
by Gregp
Thu May 03, 2018 1:37 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: ThThTh - May 4
Replies: 18
Views: 4590

Re: ThThTh - May 4

I'm going to be able to make this one. Last time was at three tree a couple months ago. :partydance:
by Gregp
Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:46 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Cost for regulator service
Replies: 8
Views: 4567

Re: Cost for regulator service

Price is usually about $30 per regulator (1st or 2nd), plus $30 for each kit to overhaul each one. That makes $60 per reg, then multiple by 3 regulators per diving kit and it's $180. If you have 2 sets, then you're looking at $360. That cost really isn't too bad. If you were to get your car repaired...
by Gregp
Sat Mar 17, 2018 4:17 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: Worthington High Pressure Air Compressor (Craigslist) $600
Replies: 0
Views: 980

Worthington High Pressure Air Compressor (Craigslist) $600

Deal of the day on craigslist - pump up your own tanks. I'm not sure what CFM this is (probably in the 3-6 range), or what the coalescer or filter system is like, but it looks promising. AD: https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/spo/d/high-pressure-air-compressor/6532593933.html Worthington high pressu...
by Gregp
Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:10 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: SOLD!!! a couple tanks, HP120, LP90
Replies: 5
Views: 1860

Re: Selliing a couple tanks, HP120, LP90

PM sent for the 90
by Gregp
Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:32 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: ThThTh 2/8
Replies: 16
Views: 3261

Re: ThThTh 2/8

I'm in Auburn pretty close to Emerald downs. If anyone wants to carpool, let me know. If parking's a tight, I'll just drop my stuff at the main lot and park on Maplewild. :)
by Gregp
Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:16 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: ThThTh 2/8
Replies: 16
Views: 3261

Re: ThThTh 2/8

I haven't dived with the ThThTh crew yet and would like to. Do you have room for another diver or buddy? I'm good on air.
by Gregp
Tue Feb 06, 2018 6:52 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: OWC SSI 11/19/17
Replies: 14
Views: 4878

Re: OWC SSI 11/19/17

Yes, the Muncie Technique can be very effective. As a chiropractor, I've been trained and utilize the procedure. The technique requires a "manipulation" of the soft tissues at the Eustachian tube entrance, and it'll often open up and equalize air or drain fluid. The downside is that it inv...
by Gregp
Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:32 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: FrFrFr 12-29-2017
Replies: 18
Views: 3950

Re: FrFrFr 12-29-2017

What agreat and rainy day! Tom and I took a cruise to the trawler and saw two massive lingcods there (I didn't want to get too close) while circling it twice slowly and admiring the schools of fishes in the good viz. We meandered southerly to the base of the north wall and saw 2 large wolfies in the...
by Gregp
Fri Dec 29, 2017 7:13 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: FrFrFr - Dec 29 @ Sund Rock
Replies: 20
Views: 4706

Re: FrFrFr - Dec 29 @ Sund Rock

Tom Nic wrote:If anyone wants to arrive earlier than noon I will be at the Dive Shop at 10 AM when it opens, with the hopes of getting an earlier dive in.

Looks like a wet day tomorrow.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!
I'll be at the shop at 10am and dive with you, Tom
by Gregp
Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:48 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 637432

Re: Viz Reports Thread

Wednesday 5/31, 5pm dive Redondo. Low tide (~0ft) close to slack/flood. Quite nice viz below 40ft- up to 15ft. Not great at the surface. We're coming off a spring tide phase into a neap tide. Yea!
by Gregp
Thu May 25, 2017 10:08 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 637432

Re: Viz Reports Thread

Redondo 5/24 deep line. Murky, 5-7ft viz down to 45 ft. Then some slight improvements with max 10-12ft. Still fun and worth it in my mind.
by Gregp
Fri May 19, 2017 6:46 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 637432

Re: Viz Reports Thread

Saltwater was really quite nice this morning below 50 ft. which opened up to 20-30ft. Above 50 ft it was a yucky 5-10ft. :joshsmith:

In the afternoon below 50ft, viz was about 15-20ft. Top was the same as the earlier dive, not very nice.
by Gregp
Thu May 18, 2017 10:42 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Buddy up? Sunrise Beach - Shore Dive 5/19/17 (Friday)
Replies: 0
Views: 947

Buddy up? Sunrise Beach - Shore Dive 5/19/17 (Friday)

Does anyone want to buddy up on a short-notice dive to Sunrise Beach tomorrow, Friday (a 11:30am walk & splash)? My buddy decided to go on a trip with his GF and forego the favorable currents. :BDub: We could do Fox Island West Wall (FIWW) first thing in the morning (9am), if you want. We could ...
by Gregp
Wed May 10, 2017 11:46 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 637432

Re: Viz Reports Thread

Saltwater 5/10, 5ft viz pretty much from the top of the south yellow buoy all the way to the bottom of it at 60ft, worse at bottom. It was a little better in the shallows, 10ft maybe. Redondo 5/10: 5-7ft viz top 40 feet, didn't venture deeper. There were mild out/down currents. Got in a 35 min dive ...
by Gregp
Fri May 05, 2017 2:09 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Regulator Thoughts?
Replies: 17
Views: 5373

Re: Regulator Thoughts?

Since you already have Faber tanks with Pro/Din valves, go DIN. If diving a yoke for a trip, I'd prefer to remove the DIN from the 1st stage and put a yoke on. While using an adapter is fine, you might find yourself hitting your head on the 1st stage. I'd choose a 1st stage where I could make the sw...
by Gregp
Thu May 04, 2017 4:43 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Regulator Thoughts?
Replies: 17
Views: 5373

Re: Regulator Thoughts?

Sounds like the Alpha is due for a service or a tune-up adjustment, it shouldn't breathe harshly. If it's been less than the mfg's recommended service time and not too many dives, it might just need the 2nd stage opened and cleaned with soapy water, including the vents. In my experience, when gettin...
by Gregp
Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:22 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: looking for a NiMH battery charger for Dive-X Sierra
Replies: 23
Views: 6333

Re: looking for a NiMH battery charger for Dive-X Sierra

http://www.volteq.com/switching-power-supply.html. You'd be surprised but in many cases batteries can be rejuvenated if done properly. Use an adjustable power supply and set your max current and max voltage. When the battery gets full, the current drops and the voltage stabilizes. You'll need the ba...
by Gregp
Wed Feb 22, 2017 3:37 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Found: Yellow XS Scuba SBM Dive Marker 6-7 foot with stake, reel and clip
Replies: 0
Views: 898

Found: Yellow XS Scuba SBM Dive Marker 6-7 foot with stake, reel and clip

A kid found this SMB in the Puget Sound. XS SCUBA DIVE MARKER 6.5' BAG WITH STAKE AND ROPE. https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/spo/6004848547.html His dad posted on on craiglist because he didn't know how to find the owner for it. If it's yours, please contact him and describe where it was found, an...
by Gregp
Wed Feb 22, 2017 2:54 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: Wanted: Used Men's Drysuit for person 5'10", 160lb, Shoe M11-12
Replies: 4
Views: 1838

Re: Wanted: Used Men's Drysuit for person 5'10", 160lb, Shoe M11-12

Thank you so much for the drysuit information and offers, my buddy found one that fits and will work well!
:norris:
by Gregp
Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:56 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: Wanted: Used Men's Drysuit for person 5'10", 160lb, Shoe M11-12
Replies: 4
Views: 1838

Wanted: Used Men's Drysuit for person 5'10", 160lb, Shoe M11-12

Has anyone recently upgraded their drysuit to a new one, and willing to sell their old functioning one at a reasonable price? This is for a dive buddy of mine looking for a used Men's drysuit. Size: probably in the range of M/L, (person is 5'10", 160lb, Shoe M11-12) not too tall and not too muc...