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by nwbobber
Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Amron drygloves
Replies: 2
Views: 517

Amron drygloves

So I have decided to go dry, and of all the drygloves I have looked at, the absolute simplest I have seen is these amron seals. Any of you had experience with these, and would offer an opinion? I would sure appreciate hearing the voice of experience.
by nwbobber
Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:12 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Grounded ...
Replies: 39
Views: 5311

Re: Grounded ...

Sorry to hear that Bob. I hope you are pain free soon and the healing goes better than expected.
by nwbobber
Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:20 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Tide and Current Prediction app review (Android)
Replies: 11
Views: 1144

Re: Tide and Current Prediction app review (Android)

I haven't tried that one, but recently installed Tide Prediction on my android. It works like the old tide tool did in that it lives on your device, you do not need a wireless connection to use it. It is better than the old tide tool in that you can scroll through the days quickly one at a time with...
by nwbobber
Sat Jan 21, 2012 11:11 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Using Dive Gear During The Outage?
Replies: 10
Views: 1274

Re: Using Dive Gear During The Outage?

My backup light was the first one I could think where it was. Used that to find the C4LED, which is pretty much home emergency lighting anymore. We lose our power 3-4 times a year.
by nwbobber
Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Stupid ?
Replies: 39
Views: 4952

Re: Stupid ?

In a (too) lively thread, when associated with beer, taco is an attempt to move a conversation to more neutral territory.
by nwbobber
Fri Jan 06, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Trouble Descending
Replies: 37
Views: 4138

Re: Trouble Descending

wa_divergal wrote:
Great.... does this mean I have to go watch a Tom Cruise movie now :questionmarks:

I usually avoid those :shootself:
+1
by nwbobber
Sun Dec 25, 2011 8:13 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Additional books for my library
Replies: 20
Views: 2060

Re: Additional books for my library

boydski wrote:
Steve and his buddy (Far) would often sit on the bottom at the dive sites and watch the particles in the water go past their masks, timing the current until the direction of the particles reversed.
Wow. +1 on this one. It is my most used diving book.
by nwbobber
Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:30 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: AOW Certification
Replies: 115
Views: 10404

Re: AOW Certification

It was a good question. A lot of good information was passed. I hope the OP can use it to attain his goals, and not feel attacked, cause I think a lot of points were brought up that are hard for a person getting started in this to see. I hope no ones feelers were hurt.
by nwbobber
Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:21 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Fox Island
Replies: 29
Views: 2093

Re: Fox Island

I haven't had the pleasure of diving this site, but Fischnallers book says minimum current should be 56 minutes before slack before flood at the narrows, so 90 minutes should be pretty close, maybe a tad early.
by nwbobber
Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:31 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Sola 600's on sale...
Replies: 145
Views: 18931

Re: Sola 600's on sale...

If I only had a stowable light, that would be the only reason I didn't have a light on 100% of the time. Aside from the communication aspect, it is amazing how much life you find in cavities, inside old clamshells, inside pipes, that you would never even know was there unless you passed a light over...
by nwbobber
Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:16 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Underwater weather
Replies: 10
Views: 1593

Re: Underwater weather

I was assuming this was the clear lake in Oregon. My wife and I went there one time and couldn't find the road due to the snow. It is definitely on the list. It's cool you looked up at the right moment.
by nwbobber
Sun Dec 04, 2011 9:02 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Underwater weather
Replies: 10
Views: 1593

Re: Underwater weather

How was the access? Can you drive to the lake? I'm shivering thinking about it, but that is incredible visibility.
by nwbobber
Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:40 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: As a new diver, the Best Money I've ever spent so far...
Replies: 33
Views: 3352

Re: As a new diver, the Best Money I've ever spent so far...

Good to hear Jeff. I think the value of good training is widely overlooked. Hope to dive with you someday and check out those skills!
by nwbobber
Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:29 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Found Bottle @ TTN
Replies: 5
Views: 556

Re: Found Bottle @ TTN

Maybe this
http://www.timepassagesnostalgia.com/&p ... e&sin=8366
Looks like a pretty rare find. Congratulations.
by nwbobber
Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:17 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Found Bottle @ TTN
Replies: 5
Views: 556

Re: Found Bottle @ TTN

I found this http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread ... Circa-1928
Looks similar but different size.
by nwbobber
Sat Dec 03, 2011 11:17 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: How we spent our Thanksgiving
Replies: 17
Views: 1950

Re: How we spent our Thanksgiving

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
by nwbobber
Sat Dec 03, 2011 11:05 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on filling ones own tanks
Replies: 67
Views: 8126

Re: Thoughts on filling ones own tanks

Congratulations on your fill station. It seems like a good investment if you are dealing with mixed gases. I also purchased a small compressor like the original one mentioned in this thread. The nearest dive shop to me is 55 miles in the wrong direction. I got a bauer utilus 10, but I have to admit ...
by nwbobber
Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:26 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Putting OW students in drysuits
Replies: 37
Views: 5362

Re: Putting OW students in drysuits

I had a similar experience to a lot of you. I started in a wetsuit, in the winter. My wife instantly decided to get a drysuit, and I decided to wait, one drysuit was enough of a hit on our budget. She received some pretty horrible drysuit instruction, and struggled with her drysuit. I on the other h...
by nwbobber
Sat Nov 19, 2011 8:28 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Gear Stolen from Alki Cove 2
Replies: 18
Views: 2621

Re: Gear Stolen from Alki Cove 2

They could be decorating someones (non diver) party room. I mean, fins with the mud flap girl on them are pretty unique. Maybe I just need to conjure up an image that did not include on of my potential buddies ripping one of us off. Sorry this happened to you.
by nwbobber
Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:13 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: P Weight for Back Plates
Replies: 15
Views: 935

Re: P Weight for Back Plates

One thing. Don't work with molten lead anywhere water can get to your mold, as in in the snow or rain. If you pour molten lead onto water, it will likely explode out of the mold. Molten metal at a minimum of 625 degrees F. is not good for your complexion. Also don't get it too hot. Melting it is fin...
by nwbobber
Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:29 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: tank valve adapter
Replies: 19
Views: 4173

Re: tank valve adapter

I have a tank sitting in my garage that could work for you too. It has an old (not working) gast compressor on it, I think it is 40 gal., already has drain etc. If you have the room.
by nwbobber
Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:19 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: tank valve adapter
Replies: 19
Views: 4173

Re: tank valve adapter

Why not go to a dive shop and get one of the valves they have laying around, cut it off and tap it for 1/2" NPT?
by nwbobber
Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:22 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Esential gear for us oldtimers
Replies: 6
Views: 1452

Re: Esential gear for us oldtimers

If you are going to do sunrise with that, the helmet is an essential component. Enjoy the ride!
by nwbobber
Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:18 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Am I tightening my shoulder straps too much?
Replies: 7
Views: 1459

Re: Am I tightening my shoulder straps too much?

I think you probably hit the nail with the too tight straps, I would be surprised if it had anything to do with suit squeeze. A lot of people adjust their straps way too tight, making it difficult to get in and out of your rig. It should be EASY to slip your hand under your shoulder strap with the w...