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by enchantmentdivi
Thu Jul 23, 2015 7:23 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Diving after Knee Replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 1465

Re: Diving after Knee Replacement

I have two dive buddies, both in their mid-60s, that have had knee replacement. Both still shore dive locally without any problems. One sometimes needs a bit of help donning her fin on that side. One will even walk the hill at Sunrise without any problems!! Both did their PT religiously, and both op...
by enchantmentdivi
Tue Jul 21, 2015 5:19 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Mating Opalescent Squid Sighting @ Redondo
Replies: 23
Views: 5574

Re: Mating Opalescent Squid Sighting @ Redondo

https://derekcs.smugmug.com/Underwater/Seattle-Diving/Opalescent-Squid-Mating-201507 NICE shots!!! I was there this morning on the North side of Salty's & the MaST pier doing my safety stop when a school of thousands and thousands of squid swam past me. It was amazing!!! I'm glad I looked UP!
by enchantmentdivi
Fri Jul 17, 2015 7:40 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Sea star die-off
Replies: 279
Views: 131252

Re: Sea star die-off

Is something starting to hit the sea cucumbers? Saw one yesterday at Redondo that looked terrible. Its mid-section was white and waste-y looking. I really wish I'd had my camera with me...
by enchantmentdivi
Tue Jul 14, 2015 9:05 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 637089

Re: Viz Reports Thread

Jeremy Axworthy wrote:Mon. July 13, Three Tree: 1-2ft viz in the first ten feet, 10-15 below that.
What time were you there? We were there at 9:30 AM (at extreme low tide--yuk!) and had 10-15 ft in the shallows and 20-25 ft at depth. Big difference!
by enchantmentdivi
Fri Jul 03, 2015 12:08 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Sea star die-off
Replies: 279
Views: 131252

Re: Sea star die-off

I noticed new wasting at Redondo this week. :(
by enchantmentdivi
Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:28 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: WTB or rent -Tropical BCD needed for a marine educator.
Replies: 7
Views: 2115

Re: WTB or rent -Tropical BCD needed for a marine educator.

Zeagle BCs are very adjustable. I've dove one for 15+ years, and it should only take you about 20 minutes or less to adjust it to fit you in warm water. Just look for all the connections with "Zeagle Screws" and adjust from there. Save your money!!!
by enchantmentdivi
Thu Jun 11, 2015 6:53 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Diver missing in Tacoma?
Replies: 19
Views: 5929

Re: Diver missing in Tacoma?

Any word on if the diver has been found yet?
by enchantmentdivi
Mon May 25, 2015 3:46 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 637089

Re: Viz Reports Thread

Sunrise, Memorial Day, 15-20 ft from surface to depth.
by enchantmentdivi
Sun May 17, 2015 12:20 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Lost slate-Redondo
Replies: 1
Views: 795

Re: Lost slate-Redondo

Got it! And from where I found it, I would imagine many, many divers swam right over it for the last 2+ weeks. Weird. By the way, reading "looking for the line" on a lost slate is sort of spooky to the one who finds it.
by enchantmentdivi
Fri May 15, 2015 6:51 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Ththth south sound crew 5/14
Replies: 36
Views: 4002

Re: Ththth south sound crew 5/14

Awesome! How was viz?
by enchantmentdivi
Sat May 09, 2015 10:32 am
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Solmar V vs. Rocio Del Mar vs. Nautilus Explorer
Replies: 7
Views: 2978

Re: Solmar V vs. Rocio Del Mar vs. Nautilus Explorer

Quote from the website: "Picture it - crystal clear water,calm and sheltered, two cages submersed at 40 feet, one cage suspended at 15 feet and one cage just below the surface - the opportunity for diving is virtually unlimited! Feeling brave? You can even get out from behind the bars under the...
by enchantmentdivi
Sat May 09, 2015 7:33 am
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Solmar V vs. Rocio Del Mar vs. Nautilus Explorer
Replies: 7
Views: 2978

Re: Solmar V vs. Rocio Del Mar vs. Nautilus Explorer

Thanks all! I've been on the Nautilus when it was up in BC/Alaska, and it was great. We're looking to do something for my big 5-0 in 2017, so we're starting to explore options now. I've been wanting to do the great whites, which all 3 boats do. I'm trying to decide if the $ is worth the trip. While ...
by enchantmentdivi
Sun Apr 26, 2015 10:02 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Whidbey Island Critters
Replies: 5393
Views: 924890

Re: Whidbey Island Critters

Wow!! Those creations might be your best yet!!!
by enchantmentdivi
Sun Apr 19, 2015 6:51 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Seeking...
Replies: 13
Views: 2797

Re: Seeking...

YellowEye wrote:I'm also looking for stalked jellies. I think I've seen those in the summer at salt creek ages ago, is that the best spot/time for those?

Thanks!
-Eric
Wreck of the Themis up in Port Hardy up in the kelp. Guaranteed sightings every time I've dove that site.
by enchantmentdivi
Sat Apr 18, 2015 5:54 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 637089

Re: Viz Reports Thread

Redondo, Saturday 4/18/15--about 5 feet in front of the MaST down to 60 ft (heard it didn't get any better deeper). About 7 feet along the north line from the pipe boat to the VW. Yucko.
by enchantmentdivi
Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:25 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Tips and tricks for chasing drysuit leaks?
Replies: 11
Views: 3450

Re: Tips and tricks for chasing drysuit leaks?

If you have a general idea of where the leak is, go into a very dark room and hold a flashlight inside the suit (in the area you suspect). The light will shine through the hole. I have been more successful finding leaks this way versus inflating the suit and using soap bubbles, etc. Good luck!
by enchantmentdivi
Sun Mar 08, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 637089

Re: Viz Reports Thread

Redondo, 3/8, 10-12ft. I feel an algae bloom coming on....
by enchantmentdivi
Sat Feb 14, 2015 7:33 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: New Boat at Redondo?
Replies: 23
Views: 4474

Re: New Boat at Redondo?

While they are getting rid of it, maybe they can get rid of those stupid sharks too. Just an idea... But weren't those put down there by the same person who took the video of and is complaining about the boat? ... the same person who's been working with DNR and WSA to get a real reef installed at R...
by enchantmentdivi
Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:34 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: New Boat at Redondo?
Replies: 23
Views: 4474

Re: New Boat at Redondo?

WylerBear wrote:While they are getting rid of it, maybe they can get rid of those stupid sharks too. Just an idea...
But weren't those put down there by the same person who took the video of and is complaining about the boat?
by enchantmentdivi
Mon Feb 02, 2015 5:51 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Sea star die-off
Replies: 279
Views: 131252

Re: Sea star die-off

I was SHOCKED at the numbers of green urchins at Keystone this past weekend. Last time, I was there was in June, and there was a noticeable difference between then and now. And, they seem to be doing quite a job at scouring the life on the jetty! Seems once we hit about 50 ft, the jetty started look...
by enchantmentdivi
Sun Feb 01, 2015 2:04 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Keystone 1/31
Replies: 9
Views: 1582

Re: Keystone 1/31

You guys were very intent on photographing something. :) ScubaJess did wave at me though. :)

I had two great dives, but both were a game of "dodge the diver". It was crowded there yesterday!
by enchantmentdivi
Sun Feb 01, 2015 7:49 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Keystone 1/31
Replies: 9
Views: 1582

Re: Keystone 1/31

Is the top of your drysuit orange? If so, I'm pretty sure I saw you guys underwater at the end of the jetty. :)
by enchantmentdivi
Mon Jan 19, 2015 5:33 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Lost Light @ 3 Tree
Replies: 3
Views: 1070

Re: Lost Light @ 3 Tree

I dove there this morning and looked for your light. Sorry, no luck. :(