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by ktuli
Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Science diver* transplant looking to find community and keep up my diving experience
Replies: 16
Views: 2030

Re: Science diver* transplant looking to find community and keep up my diving experience

Pretty sure you're not going to get all 5 weights with that Walmart link... if you look on the direct website for the seller, $13.50 corresponds to a single 2lb soft weight...

But if you do, definitely post here so we can all load up on weights!
by ktuli
Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: T-Handle for BlackTip DPV?
Replies: 9
Views: 1471

Re: T-Handle for BlackTip DPV?

I know a local person (on Bainbridge Island) who has 3D printed T handles for the Blacktips and I've used them both single and T grip and definitely will say I prefer having the option with the T grip. If I remember correctly, it is a non-destructive modification so if you end up not liking it, you ...
by ktuli
Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Point Hudson Closed
Replies: 5
Views: 531

Re: Point Hudson Closed

4000 kudus to you and everyone who helped then!
by ktuli
Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Amazing cephalopod encounter
Replies: 3
Views: 498

Re: Amazing cephalopod encounter

So incredible. And great captures! I need to hit Salt Creek one of these days.
by ktuli
Sun Aug 06, 2023 5:40 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: A couple tiny fish IDs please
Replies: 4
Views: 1015

Re: A couple tiny fish IDs please

Thanks! I miss all of you folks too! There is a good possibility I'll be back for another winter of diving in the PNW, but no definite plans made yet.
by ktuli
Thu Jul 13, 2023 1:02 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: How do octopuses know what color to change to?
Replies: 5
Views: 718

Re: How do octopuses know what color to change to?

Definitely an intriguing topic.

But at the same time, I was a little disappointed that there wasn't a dad joke punch line after opened this thread.
by ktuli
Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: It's sincerely a calling: total N00b looking to engage
Replies: 4
Views: 572

Re: It's sincerely a calling: total N00b looking to engage

If you are interested in purely individual training to get an instructor that is paying attention to you and only you, check out Jade Scuba Adventures - they are located in Port Orchard, but Ashley will meet you at the dive sites that suit your needs. It will be a bit more expensive than a group cla...
by ktuli
Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: A couple tiny fish IDs please
Replies: 4
Views: 1015

A couple tiny fish IDs please

Confident the first one is a snailfish, but if anyone can ID it further than that, I'd appreciate it...
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The next one might just be too young to ID, but I figured I'd ask...
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by ktuli
Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Whidbey Island Critters
Replies: 5393
Views: 924668

Re: Whidbey Island Critters

I saw a handful of stars all wrapped up around what looked to be a dead rockfish the other day... perhaps they are all trying to grab the last few bites of some meal and none of them are willing to give up their hold on it?
by ktuli
Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Wakatobi - March 13–22, 2023
Replies: 6
Views: 912

Re: Wakatobi - March 13–22, 2023

It has been quite a while since I was at Wakatobi - would love to go back some day...
by ktuli
Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thursday Night 3/23
Replies: 3
Views: 1111

Re: Thursday Night 3/23

I hit Cove 2 again yesterday and there was again plenty to see. I'd be ok with hitting it again - I agree the Redondo forecast looks less than ideal.
by ktuli
Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thursday Night 3/8
Replies: 1
Views: 927

Re: Thursday Night 3/8

I'm in! Lumpies on eggs or baby lumpies sounds awesome!
by ktuli
Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thursday night diving 3/2
Replies: 3
Views: 848

Re: Thursday night diving 3/2

Works for me - I did a dive at Cove 1 this afternoon around 4PM - we found two Stubbies but I'm not sure if we were deep enough or whether they were still hiding because it was still plenty bright. At the same time some other folks were diving Cove 2 and they said it was the most devoid of life they...
by ktuli
Wed Mar 01, 2023 7:18 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thursday night diving 3/2
Replies: 3
Views: 848

Re: Thursday night diving 3/2

I'm in!
by ktuli
Fri Feb 03, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thursday Night Diving -- 2/2
Replies: 3
Views: 784

Re: Thursday Night Diving -- 2/2

Another great Redondo dive. Not sure if that current right at the end was the river or not, but still a great dive with fantastic vis! Here are my lumpy shots from this and last week's dive - https://www.ktuli.com/photography/index.php/2023/02/03/more-lumpies/ https://www.ktuli.com/photography/wp-co...
by ktuli
Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thursday Night Diving -- 2/2
Replies: 3
Views: 784

Re: Thursday Night Diving -- 2/2

Anyone potentially interested in an earlier second dive? I figure I should be able to be over to the Seattle side (coming from Port Orchard) by 2-230ish.
by ktuli
Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thursday Night Diving -- 2/2
Replies: 3
Views: 784

Re: Thursday Night Diving -- 2/2

I will point out that I know another group is hitting 3TP at that time on Thursday, so parking there could be extra tight...
by ktuli
Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Wed Night Diving -- 1/25
Replies: 2
Views: 668

Re: Wed Night Diving -- 1/25

Got my car back from the mechanic earlier than expected, so I'm going to try and be there tonight.
by ktuli
Tue Nov 15, 2022 9:51 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: Free Ikelite FL Dome and Extension
Replies: 3
Views: 1157

Re: Free Ikelite FL Dome and Extension

Definitely! I just got in town and have plans to head up to the San Juans for a while, and then who knows. I have no specific plans for how long I'll be in the area, but it will be at least until some time in January, so plenty of time to make sure I join you guys for a dive or three.
by ktuli
Thu Nov 10, 2022 6:48 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: Free Ikelite FL Dome and Extension
Replies: 3
Views: 1157

Free Ikelite FL Dome and Extension

A friend gave me an Ikelite 8" dome and 5510.28 FL extension in hopes that I could make use of it, but it would require me to make more of an investment into my current housing setup than I feel like doing at this time.... so instead of it sitting and collecting dust, if anyone can make use of ...
by ktuli
Sat Jun 04, 2022 6:22 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello world! Looking for instruction recs
Replies: 3
Views: 1504

Re: Hello world! Looking for instruction recs

If you are looking for personalized training, check out Jade Scuba Adventures. Ashley and Jake are great instructors and will take their time to make sure you learn the material well - which is important with scuba.
by ktuli
Fri May 20, 2022 9:06 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: A Sign of the [Old] Times
Replies: 7
Views: 1731

Re: A Sign of the [Old] Times

Also somewhat related and an interesting watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV3dnLzthDA
by ktuli
Fri May 20, 2022 8:56 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Need some ID help please
Replies: 4
Views: 1613

Re: Need some ID help please

Nah - not back yet. I'm actually on my way back to Florida next month to get some diving in there again. The dive club I joined last time I was there asked if I would give a quick talk about my experience diving in the PNW at their June club meeting and I am just trying to get IDs for the photos I'l...
by ktuli
Fri May 20, 2022 6:15 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Need some ID help please
Replies: 4
Views: 1613

Need some ID help please

Got a couple critters I'd like to try and get IDs for...
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Wondering if anyone has scientific name for this sea spider
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Thanks a bunch!

Will
by ktuli
Thu Nov 18, 2021 12:40 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: ThThTh 11/18
Replies: 6
Views: 1460

Re: ThThTh 11/18

I think I'm out too. I called Lighthouse Dive Center and it sounds like they might let me swap out my drysuit for a larger size that might be a bit more comfortable, so I am going to run up to Lynnwood and talk with them tonight. Might also see if I can find a place to go get my vax booster.