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by dlh
Mon Jan 30, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Do you Remember?
Replies: 2
Views: 651

Re: Do you Remember?

Terrible computer! Bad software and setup. Batteries had issues. You had to whack it to change any settings. The company also ended up being unreliable and abandoned the customers before long. A dive shop tried to sell me on this when they came out and I was not buying.
by dlh
Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Wed Night Diving -- 1/25
Replies: 2
Views: 671

Re: Wed Night Diving -- 1/25

I'll be there!
by dlh
Sat Dec 31, 2022 9:26 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Apple Watch Ultra as a Dive Computer
Replies: 10
Views: 1632

Re: Apple Watch Ultra as a Dive Computer

There are some very comprehensive reviews out now that cover using the watch as a real dive computer. The short version of the reviews are that it works well, but you have to pay a monthly fee of around $10 or $80 a year to get the Oceanic+ app that enables dive features. Most of the reviews I read ...
by dlh
Fri Dec 23, 2022 1:46 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Have you ever had a reg freeze in Puget Sound?
Replies: 7
Views: 1574

Re: Have you ever had a reg freeze in Puget Sound?

No, never had a reg freeze on me. I've gone diving plenty of times when there was ice on the water too. Mostly using ScubaPro Mk25 1st stage regs which are not sealed. That said, I would be very careful when diving in air temps below 30F. A second stage can freeze quickly if it free flows or gets we...
by dlh
Tue Nov 15, 2022 4:32 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: This picture bugs me
Replies: 2
Views: 729

Re: This picture bugs me

I wonder if they have a crotch strap on that BC? It is 100% inflated and is going to give them a good jolt to the jollies!
by dlh
Sun Jul 24, 2022 12:11 pm
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Belize Resort Recommendations Please
Replies: 4
Views: 1650

Re: Belize Resort Recommendations Please

Maybe consider going to Roatan in Honduras instead. It's very near Belize, but there are numerous resorts that feature both shore and boat diving. I've been to CoCoView a few times, but it's been at least 16 years since my last visit. Recent trip photos and reports from friends still look great. You...
by dlh
Tue Jun 21, 2022 9:38 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Diver missing at Mukilteo Lighthouse park
Replies: 19
Views: 3384

Re: Diver missing at Mukilteo Lighthouse park

A laminated QR code placed right by the dive map at T-dock would be cool. I am going to create something and work with ole George to implement. EXAMPLE This site is current sensitive, have you checked your tidal exchange? Anything above a 8 foot exchange can be challenging at this site. Please scan...
by dlh
Wed Jun 15, 2022 11:07 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: ThThTh Humble bbq edition
Replies: 6
Views: 1264

Re: ThThTh Humble bbq edition

I'll be there!
by dlh
Thu Feb 24, 2022 9:56 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: New to Cold Water, looking for dive buddies!
Replies: 5
Views: 2113

Re: New to Cold Water, looking for dive buddies!

Welcome to the PNW! I hope to see you diving with us soon. Get that Drysuit first and start talking to other local divers about what to buy next. What regulators do you have now? If in good shape they will likely be all you need for local diving. The idea of a cold water reg is a bit fuzzy. It's unl...
by dlh
Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:17 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: Fall quarter diving wrap up
Replies: 13
Views: 3999

Re: Fall quarter diving wrap up

Excellent pictures! Thanks for sharing!
by dlh
Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: New Wide Angle Wet Lens at Flagpole
Replies: 5
Views: 1693

Re: New Wide Angle Wet Lens at Flagpole

Very nice! I just got one of the Kraken wide wet lenses as well. I've only used it twice, but in pretty dismal vis so far.
by dlh
Wed Jan 12, 2022 5:11 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 637511

Re: Viz Reports Thread

I dove Sunrise and Dalco Wall today and it was not bad. Sunrise was about 10 feet, and Dalco was better at 15 feet. Two nice dives with GPO's, Wolfeels, and Grunt Sculpin babies. Also a red irish lord on eggs.
by dlh
Fri Jan 07, 2022 1:44 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Steramine anyone?
Replies: 7
Views: 2089

Re: Steramine anyone?

When I take the rebreather to places like that, I pack an empty plastic spray bottle with a dry tablet of steramine inside. Just add water!
by dlh
Thu Jan 06, 2022 9:44 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Steramine anyone?
Replies: 7
Views: 2089

Re: Steramine anyone?

In tropical climates you need to be a lot more careful about slime growing in your loop. In the PNW it's not such a big problem. If I don't have the opportunity to fully rinse my loop at the end of the day a few spray pumps of steramine solution will keep it sanitary. It kills everything real good.
by dlh
Wed Jan 05, 2022 7:25 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: First ThThTh of 2022
Replies: 8
Views: 1747

Re: First ThThTh of 2022

See you there!
by dlh
Tue Jan 04, 2022 9:41 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Steramine anyone?
Replies: 7
Views: 2089

Re: Steramine anyone?

Order it from Dive Gear Express. $9.95 for a bottle of tablets that will last for 20 years.
by dlh
Mon Jan 03, 2022 6:06 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Steramine anyone?
Replies: 7
Views: 2089

Re: Steramine anyone?

Yes, I use it to clean my rebreather. I use a spray bottle for a quick spritz in the hoses and mouthpiece between tear downs. When I do a full teardown I fill the sink several inches and crush a full tablet to soak hoses and lungs, etc. I do not rinse the parts again with fresh water after using the...
by dlh
Sat Nov 13, 2021 6:13 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Congratulations DerekCS on 1,000 dives!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1918

Re: Congratulations DerekCS on 1,000 dives!!!!

Congrats Derek! I hope to join you on a few of the next 1000!
by dlh
Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:00 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: 2021.11.07 - Alki Junkyard
Replies: 7
Views: 2412

Re: 2021.11.07 - Alki Junkyard

There is a Marker Buoy dive there tomorrow evening... I'm supposed to dive at Cove 2 in the evening, so I'm trying to find some folks who would want to dive the Junkyard earlier (I'm available any time after 2:30PM). If anyone is interested, let me know! I plan to be at the Junkyard arriving @ 3:30...
by dlh
Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:21 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Three Tree dive today ( last minute)
Replies: 2
Views: 944

Re: Three Tree dive today ( last minute)

Can't today but Rebecca and i plan to go there Sunday around 1:30 - 2:00pm.
by dlh
Thu Oct 28, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: ThThTh 10/28
Replies: 7
Views: 1449

Re: ThThTh 10/28

The wind seems mild so i plan to dive tonight.
by dlh
Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:07 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Mola Mola Mission
Replies: 5
Views: 1848

Re: The Mola Mola Mission

60south wrote: Tue Sep 14, 2021 6:47 am
dlh wrote: Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:02 pm Galapagos. I am 2 for 2 on Mola Mola there. Second trip we saw ten or so.
What time of the year were you there? I was there in March and we didn't see any.
Mid February 2020
by dlh
Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:02 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Mola Mola Mission
Replies: 5
Views: 1848

Re: The Mola Mola Mission

Galapagos. I am 2 for 2 on Mola Mola there. Second trip we saw ten or so.
by dlh
Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:22 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: ThThTh 6/10
Replies: 10
Views: 2247

Re: ThThTh 6/10

Happy Birthday Eric. See you tonight.
by dlh
Wed May 26, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: General Tech Diving
Topic: Classes for CCR???
Replies: 5
Views: 3379

Re: Classes for CCR???

I have been actively diving CCR since 2007 with over 1000 dives on my units. I suggest you get at least a couple hundred OC dives in before you consider CCR. You really need to be relaxed in the water and completely in control of yourself and your gear. Are you the kind of person that really enjoys ...