Northwest Dive Club

No had issues from being bucked off horse, artillery, etc. I had a laminectomy about two years ago. Hoping I have not made it worse. I don't want a back fusion.

I was given a tens, but I have not figured out what I want to do "shave my back?".

Way back in the day When they had just come out I had a Zeagle Ranger and loved it. Now that I am getting back into diving I am going the route that NWBrewer is recommending.

Sounds good! Probably be a bit as we need to finish this weekend and then once my wife feels comfortable with day dives take a night dive class.

The bad, in my refresher class I threw out my back when I stood up after tightening the tank strap. I was able to dive in the pool without pain, but as soo as I got out it hurt. I had to reschedule the dry suit class that had been the next day until 5th and open water 7,8. Two weeks later I am still...

Yeah My friend's dad was a Marine during WW2 on some of the beach landings. He also fought in Korea and lost his left arm.

If you like history, being a 4th Marines, you should check out the book Devil Dogs "Fighting Marines of World War 1". It puts a whole new light on some of the history we were taught in boot camp. It also makes you realize how hard these guys had it.

This is all great info. Part of making this work for us is making sure my wife is comfortable, so know this will help. I have become more of a wuss as I have gotten older, but will deal with more cold than my wife.

Good information.

Hi, Learning what I can about dry suits. I see the price of dry suit under garments and go ouch. I have hiking under garments an fleece that are made to keep you warm if you get wet and do not weigh a lot. Now th hiking stuff is not cheap either, but not in the range I have seen for dry suit underga...

Again, I really appreciate all the knowledge that you've shared with me.

I didn't think about a light because at this point we're not doing night diving. But you're saying a light is handy even during the day because of visibility?

I appreciate all the knowledge you guys are sharing with me

My thoughts are with you. Hope to dive with you sometime.

Besides the $100 for family, Do you need to purchase a separate trip insurance from Dan? Or are you just saying that right before that trip you got the enhanced insurance from them? Just trying to make sure that I'm not missing anything on their website. I read about your accent just the other day. ...

I was going to get DAN as I always thought it was a good idea. They didn't have the enhanced when I was a member long ago, or I didn't know about it. I was going to do family enhanced.

Is there other insurance that it makes sense to get for a trip out of country?

Thanks
Martin

Ok we try on and try on for comfort of a dry suit. Any to stay away from? Do you guys have some brands of BPW to recommend and ones to stay away from? The dry suit class was half if we added it on to a class. I thought with everything else and the dry suit adding the Nitrox might be a bit much. I to...

All great info. Yes Divers ready and as you said warm water. All but 4 of my dives were in Okinawa so I was used to warm water. As you said I thought when we went to Belize we would rent. I know what a BP & W is, but had not thought about getting one (mostly due to a lack of knowledge. They look...

11th Marines?

Down the road I will have to tell you a funny story of a conversation between the section chief and me (ATC).

Hi Glenn, We plan on doing diving around the PNW, but also have a trip planned to Belize. I saw this You-tube of this dive instructor saying these are the top 5 items that it makes sense to get and buy quality. 1. Mask 2. Dive flag 3. Dive Computer ( surprised me. His logic was it is important to RT...

Currently my wife and I only have mask, snorkel, fins, booties, and gloves. I am thinking the smart move is to wait until she finishes her class and my refresh before buying further gear? It has been so long I am not sure what to look for in gear. I liked the back floatation and internal weights of ...

Hi Jake, Sorry took me so long to respond. I couldn't post from my phone. I appreciate the offer and will definitely take you up on your offer. I also got the same offer from Capt Jack from Bubbles and Suds. It is great to have such a nice community to learn from. After class we will have to rent ge...

Thanks for sharing. Great pictures.

Welcome, Previous 08 gunrock here too. 29palms :) Give a shout if you are down towards the south sound- Redondo, Hoodsport, etc, happy to do a dive with you sometime. :fish: Sounds like we were in the same battalion since 3/11 is the only arty Batt there. I was with 3/11 K battery from 93-95. How a...

I will look you guys up and keep in contact with you. It won't be in till December that we take our classes.

Thanks
Martin

No problem. Take care

I can make use of it, if you don't have a problem with me melting it down?

Just not sure when I will be in Port Townsend next. I have a friend that goes there fairly regularly.