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by scubnewb
Fri Mar 30, 2012 3:30 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: How do you pack your gear for vacation?
Replies: 40
Views: 5368

Re: How do you pack your gear for vacation?

Shipping can be a little spendy but for me its well worth it and you can get it shipped overnight if you want but its all about what you are willing to spend. For me I prefer shipping as I travel alot and have expensive gear I have to take with me. I like the fact that I can insure my package and if...
by scubnewb
Fri Mar 30, 2012 3:24 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: What Fins Do You Use & Why?
Replies: 49
Views: 7211

Re: What Fins Do You Use & Why?

I have a pair myself and they are nice but I decided I wanted to try something else and see how it went. I have been trying to frog kick in them and while it works to a extent I dont feel like I get maximum results.
dungeediver wrote:Prob a little late but I love my Bio Fins
by scubnewb
Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: How do you pack your gear for vacation?
Replies: 40
Views: 5368

Re: How do you pack your gear for vacation?

I think the best way is to just ship it UPS or Fedex ahead of you so you dont have to travel with it.
by scubnewb
Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:35 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: What Fins Do You Use & Why?
Replies: 49
Views: 7211

Re: What Fins Do You Use & Why?

Thanks for all the info everyone, I decided to just order the Yellow Tip F1's for $99 off scubatoys... Shoud be here by monday or so!
by scubnewb
Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:39 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Mukilteo Monday Madness!!! 3/26/12
Replies: 10
Views: 1182

Re: Mukilteo Monday Madness!!! 3/26/12

Ahhh now it all makes sense :angry: Yeah hopefully next time we can make it out and dive with yawll... Had a good dive down to the Geo-Dome and back... Dont know how it was for you guys but by the time we got down there there was some crazy current going on trying to drag us towards the ferry lol......
by scubnewb
Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:37 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Haters, gaiters, and other off-topic drivel - split topic
Replies: 68
Views: 8265

Re: Whats your worst diving mistake,and can you admit it?

Darth Bottom Walker :rofl:
H20doctor wrote:I could share.. But the thread would get locked up.. Thats just how it goes here
by scubnewb
Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:33 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Mukilteo Monday Madness!!! 3/26/12
Replies: 10
Views: 1182

Re: Mukilteo Monday Madness!!! 3/26/12

Yeah hopefully next time we can make it out and dive with yawll... Had a good dive down to the Geo-Dome and back... Dont know how it was for you guys but by the time we got down there there was some crazy current going on trying to drag us towards the ferry lol.... :eek:
by scubnewb
Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:06 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Mukilteo Monday Madness!!! 3/26/12
Replies: 10
Views: 1182

Re: Mukilteo Monday Madness!!! 3/26/12

Anyone making the second 630 dive? Let me know...
by scubnewb
Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:02 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: first dive with My Gopro
Replies: 16
Views: 2644

Re: first dive with My Gopro

Ohh I need a copy of Sony Vegas bad for my DJ video editing :dj: I use final cut but I hear Vegas is much more user friendly...
by scubnewb
Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:28 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: FS 7' hose, yellow
Replies: 5
Views: 1038

Re: FS 7' hose, yellow

If I knew a reason I needed a 7' hose I might be inclined to impulse buy... :popcorn:
Dusty2 wrote:Brand new never used 7' hose. It's yellow but then if someone is going for your reg yellow ain't bad color

$20 bucks
by scubnewb
Thu Mar 15, 2012 4:59 pm
Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
Topic: PNW Spear Fishing Education...
Replies: 67
Views: 21234

Re: PNW Spear Fishing Education...

Can you PM the info about this show you speak of, i am unaware of it :eric: As one who is now beyond really caring about controversy...and the west coast brand manager for Cressi... I'll take this opportunity to announce we'll be doing a Spearfishing Seminar at the NW Dive and Travel show this year....
by scubnewb
Thu Mar 15, 2012 4:53 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: What Fins Do You Use & Why?
Replies: 49
Views: 7211

Re: What Fins Do You Use & Why?

Yea I agree, there are different kicks that are approraite for diffent dives and times like there are different tools for different jobs. I just want to comment on the running theme that everybody ought to switch to frog kicking. It's a great kick, don't get me wrong -- very easy to avoid silting, a...
by scubnewb
Thu Mar 15, 2012 4:43 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Want a diving job?
Replies: 19
Views: 2288

Re: Want a diving job?

Oh I was just poking fun with you :smt064 and yes working in comercial construction condition are not for the average joe... Nothing like walking around in raw sewage while your trying to stop the flow of of blown valve haha. The "new" status...this is a job which possibly involves entangl...
by scubnewb
Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:20 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Want a diving job?
Replies: 19
Views: 2288

Re: Want a diving job?

I have a few recent Math/Science recent graduates some not so recent. Mostly school teachers but I know at least one of them is job hunting. PM me the info and I can send it to them. They are all great guys... Ah, well we have several openings but none for a Sociology major unfortunately. We need Ma...
by scubnewb
Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:54 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Want a diving job?
Replies: 19
Views: 2288

Re: Want a diving job?

I recieved a Bachelors in Sociology under the pre law option B which is the Law, Society & Social Policy option, as well as Poli-Sci under the Law Society & Justice option as well as a minor in Communications with a focus on public speaking. I also have some other certifications and degrees ...
by scubnewb
Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:11 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Want a diving job?
Replies: 19
Views: 2288

Re: Want a diving job?

Got about 13 years doing construction work experience before I went and got my degree's fromt the university of washington woking everything from foundation to roofing and all that falls between at private, government, and union levels... To bad I'm a newer diver cuz I could really use a steady job ...
by scubnewb
Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: What Fins Do You Use & Why?
Replies: 49
Views: 7211

Re: What Fins Do You Use & Why?

Hahah yeah Disfuntional... thats the word I was looking for earlier haha I will be eventually frog kicking on my dives once i get it down, i have spent some time kind of learning about it online and have been trying it on the past couple dives when I get a chance Eventually? When you have a chance? ...
by scubnewb
Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:51 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: This doesn't sound good...
Replies: 163
Views: 27096

Re: This doesn't sound good...

Wow I just read this whole thread from start to end. Remarkable and amazing and so happy for your recovery kirby. Bewtween this and the recent loss at cove 2 and all the reading between the two both have givin me a true respect for diving and the care we need to give it when planning dives and the i...
by scubnewb
Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:12 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: What Fins Do You Use & Why?
Replies: 49
Views: 7211

Re: What Fins Do You Use & Why?

Lol Eventualy basically means going cold turkey once I have the F1's :calvin: but right now when I am diving and me and my dive buddy are just chilling going now where and he is looking at something or taking pics and I am not trying to chase him down in my split fins you can see me usually just flo...
by scubnewb
Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:53 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Project Baseline
Replies: 20
Views: 2970

Re: Project Baseline

This sounds like a huge time consuming project you guys are talking about. But that would be awesome if there was such maps available. Gigapan is another fascinating technology... Here's a panorama shot with a Pentax 645 medium-format body (amazing hte level of detail you can zoom in to see) http://...
by scubnewb
Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:41 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: What Fins Do You Use & Why?
Replies: 49
Views: 7211

Re: What Fins Do You Use & Why?

Luckily for me I should be able to fit a Regular just fine in the F1's so the sizing they have shouldnt be a issue. Lucky me! And yeah I will be eventually frog kicking on my dives once i get it down, i have spent some time kind of learning about it online and have been trying it on the past couple ...
by scubnewb
Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:24 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: What Fins Do You Use & Why?
Replies: 49
Views: 7211

Re: What Fins Do You Use & Why?

Thanks man for the offer as always... I think I am gonna jump on that Hollis F1 deal with the Yellow tips for the $99 and give em a try, i figure if I hate em and they hurt my injuries I can esily get my $99 back out of them after a dive or two... ont the F1's come with spring straps as well? F1's a...
by scubnewb
Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:43 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: What Fins Do You Use & Why?
Replies: 49
Views: 7211

Re: What Fins Do You Use & Why?

Just started reading and watching videos on that frog kick thing a few weeks ago and already working on it when I dive when I get a chance! \:D/ Scubapro Jets! You can do all the kicks with them and, if you learn an efficient frog kick, you'll never silt anything out. I'm sure some people at the twe...
by scubnewb
Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:38 pm
Forum: Advanced Training
Topic: CONGRATULATIONS are in order!
Replies: 35
Views: 9705

Re: CONGRATULATIONS are in order!

Saw some of the videos and pics on FB... Thats awesome! Congrats! This past weekend, NWDC's very own Jeremy Freestone and his compadres (Phil Watson and Zane Dorsey) worked their asses off during a full 4 day GUE Fundamentals class here in Seattle. And I want to congratulate all 3 of these divers on...