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by SashimiFencer
Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:59 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Edmonds Underwater Park parking lot closed
Replies: 0
Views: 2075

Edmonds Underwater Park parking lot closed

Underwater seems safe for social distancing so we headed to Edmonds for any easy dive. We were surprised by the parking lot being closed. However, plenty of people were still walking along the beach, mostly maintaining the recommended 6ft distance between groups. We had to park on the street and sch...
by SashimiFencer
Mon Dec 16, 2019 11:42 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Hoodies on the Hood
Replies: 20
Views: 5482

Re: Hoodies on the Hood

Those hooded nudies are still partying amongst the eel grass! I went Sunday-and even though it was low tide-hundreds of 'em were still hanging about. from the surface, we could even see a couple free swimming. Visibility was excellent. My ancient GoPro 3 couldn't take the cold water and died, but I ...
by SashimiFencer
Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:35 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Regulator service
Replies: 8
Views: 4672

Re: Regulator service

Thanks for the advice! My regs are all shiny and ready to go this weekend! *gulp* in the price of service but I’d rather be safe because it’s the equipment that keeps me alive.... it was easy to ship out and fast turnaround time. I appreciated his explanations and seeing the testing paperwork.
by SashimiFencer
Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Hoodies on the Hood
Replies: 20
Views: 5482

Re: Hoodies on the Hood

Wow! After reading all the posts and seeing the pics, I’m excited to head there myself this weekend! Anyone else interested in meeting up there on Sunday?
by SashimiFencer
Mon Sep 02, 2019 9:50 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Regulator service
Replies: 8
Views: 4672

Regulator service

I have about 100 dives over the past 3 years on my atomics regulator. It’s working well still but should I get it serviced regardless? Recommendations for local shops who provide this service? I did buy it from local dive shop so my default is to take it to the same place.

Thanks!
by SashimiFencer
Tue Aug 20, 2019 10:11 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Keystone Jetty this Saturday 24th?
Replies: 3
Views: 1650

Re: Keystone Jetty this Saturday 24th?

Thanks for the recs. Wind forecast looks light so will try to get 2 dives in. If anyone else is Interested in meeting up, lemme know!
by SashimiFencer
Tue Aug 20, 2019 2:34 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Faceplant!
Replies: 7
Views: 2776

Re: Faceplant!

Good reminder! Early days I was always super careful but then felt like I was being over cautious and stopped consistently having the reg in during entry. Will restart!
by SashimiFencer
Tue Aug 20, 2019 2:30 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Keystone Jetty this Saturday 24th?
Replies: 3
Views: 1650

Keystone Jetty this Saturday 24th?

Slack before ebb looks like 12:45pm ish? Slack before flood too early for me! But it looks like it is favorable for getting 2 dives in that afternoon. Would others agree? And anyone else interested?
by SashimiFencer
Fri Jul 26, 2019 2:24 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Club dive! Club dive! Club dive! July 28th, 9 a.m.! - Revised Date!
Replies: 39
Views: 10280

Re: Club dive! Club dive! Club dive! July 28th, 9 a.m.! - Revised Date!

Doug and I are coming! Will have hummus and pita chips.

it's been awhile since I've been in the water. We may also have a recent transplant from SoCal with us interested in PNW diving.
by SashimiFencer
Sat Apr 27, 2019 11:32 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Keystone Sunday the 28th?
Replies: 3
Views: 1442

Keystone Sunday the 28th?

Just double checking with folks who are more familiar with Keystone- is Sunday AM a good time to dive that site? It looks like minimal current between slacks of 9:30 to 12:30?
by SashimiFencer
Sat Nov 24, 2018 5:34 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Keystone Sunday 11/25 for Bob's going away party
Replies: 17
Views: 4317

Re: Keystone Sunday 11/25 for Bob's going away party

Doug and I will be there. Hope we fit into our suits after the week of gluttony!
by SashimiFencer
Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:52 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Sixgill sightings: database?
Replies: 9
Views: 4466

Re: Sixgill sightings: database?

Will email Jeff C at the Aquarium to ask if they have analyzed their data already and if it can be shared with recreational divers to increase our likelihood of a Six gill sighting.
by SashimiFencer
Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:47 pm
Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
Topic: diving in current
Replies: 11
Views: 8483

Re: diving in current

Cool video of the Puget Sound model! And thank you all for the excellent advice! I suspect my kit is still not balanced perfectly-I've been doing fine thus far but perhaps a slightly more challenging situation highlighted the imbalance. And I also suspect that my body did become a sail, so I'll try ...
by SashimiFencer
Tue Sep 25, 2018 10:50 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Sixgill sightings: database?
Replies: 9
Views: 4466

Re: Sixgill sightings: database?

howdy, I emailed Scott Lundy and he's no longer maintaining his Six Gill Database. (understandable since he's a busy surgical resident.) I'm still interested in trying to understand their behavior, so I'd like to start a database myself. First, is there anyone with programming experience on this sit...
by SashimiFencer
Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:48 pm
Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
Topic: diving in current
Replies: 11
Views: 8483

Re: diving in current

thanks, Gdog. I will try to mimic a crab during my ascent next time I'm in strong current. what I couldn't figure out was how to recover myself once I started tumbling around since there was no structure for me to hang onto. I felt like I was doing this! https://youtu.be/D_husJsplNA (I had gone to T...
by SashimiFencer
Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
Topic: diving in current
Replies: 11
Views: 8483

diving in current

Hello, I was at Three Tree North yesterday and got caught in highly undesirable current during flood tide. at 60-80ft, the current was minimal but as we ascended to ~30ft, all of a sudden I got caught in current where I ended up getting rolled around. No matter what I did, I couldn't stay prone. I t...
by SashimiFencer
Mon Aug 20, 2018 6:47 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Sixgill sightings: database?
Replies: 9
Views: 4466

Sixgill sightings: database?

Hello, Just wondering if anyone has tried to understand the behavior of these elusive creatures. I know the Seattle Aquarium published a paper based on their research a few years back on their biting/tear behavior using bait station data. What I would like to know is if there is a pattern to the sig...
by SashimiFencer
Mon Aug 06, 2018 10:48 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Sixgill @ Redondo 8/2
Replies: 18
Views: 4023

Re: Sixgill @ Redondo 8/2

Super awesome and inspiring!!!! I hope to see one myself someday. Thanks for the photos!
by SashimiFencer
Thu Jul 26, 2018 3:14 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Club Dive! Club Dive! Club Dive! SUNDAY July 22!
Replies: 35
Views: 14634

Re: Club Dive! Club Dive! Club Dive! SUNDAY July 22!

thanks all for the good food/drinks, good company, and good times on Sunday! (That ginormous meal lasted me the until the next day.) Looking forward to the next club dive! Doug really wants to go on a night dive soon and I'm inspired by ScubaJess to look for lumpies this Fall!
by SashimiFencer
Fri Jul 20, 2018 7:09 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Club Dive! Club Dive! Club Dive! SUNDAY July 22!
Replies: 35
Views: 14634

Re: Club Dive! Club Dive! Club Dive! SUNDAY July 22!

I am coming as well, with my husband, with Doritos!
by SashimiFencer
Sun Feb 18, 2018 1:01 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Maui
Replies: 9
Views: 1987

Re: Maui

Last night on Maui and had to share my dive report from my week! 5 dives total: 2 boat dives with Extended Horizons to Lana’i and 3 shore dives. Boat dives: I chose Extended Horizons because their boat is smaller and carries fewer divers. (I don’t like being crowded.) because of winds and swells, ra...
by SashimiFencer
Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:52 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Club Dive! Club Dive! Club Dive! Saturday, Dec. 9th at Redondo!
Replies: 74
Views: 12633

Re: Club Dive! Club Dive! Club Dive! Saturday, Dec. 9th at Redondo!

Late joinee! I will bring nuts and cups. Will need a buddy too since my usual one is sick,

Rosa

Argh,
Got on freeway and realized no dive hood. We just moved houses so I spent 20 minutes tearing apart boxes and bags but still no hoodie. Alas, I will miss out.
by SashimiFencer
Sun Aug 20, 2017 1:51 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: epic Redondo dive ...
Replies: 11
Views: 2950

Re: epic Redondo dive ...

Wow! That's a dive worth dreaming about! Thanks for the detailed report.
by SashimiFencer
Sun Aug 20, 2017 1:50 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Dry glove system with O rings
Replies: 15
Views: 5890

Re: Dry glove system with O rings

I love having dry hands!!!! Gdog was right- it's a definite improvement in my diving comfort having dry gloves. Additionally, I've regained dexterity in my fingers so I can actually don/doff equipment independently. (Before I always struggled with getting my own gloves/ fins on.) Kubi was pricey but...
by SashimiFencer
Sun Aug 20, 2017 1:41 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Keystone Jetty August 27
Replies: 2
Views: 1170

Keystone Jetty August 27

Howdy, A little help please! I'd like to dive Keystone Jetty and based on the current table downloaded from NOAA and the corrections from Fischnaller's book, it looks like slack current at Keystone should occur: Slack before ebb: 10:07am Slack before flood 4:17pm Did I figure this out correctly? And...