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by mattwave
Tue Sep 02, 2008 1:36 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Ever had an equipment failure?
Replies: 52
Views: 3949

Re: Ever had an equipment failure?

I had Thong failure once :-({|=
by mattwave
Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:53 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Colossal Squid tonight
Replies: 6
Views: 1114

Re: Colossal Squid tonight

mmmmmmmm Donuts
by mattwave
Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:26 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: why do dive shops do this?
Replies: 28
Views: 3589

Re: why do dive shops do this?

Thanks Dude, we need to get that Scootie \:D/ \:D/ Dive on!
by mattwave
Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
Topic: Free Computer Diving Seminar
Replies: 14
Views: 1633

Re: Free Computer Diving Seminar

Wow some amazing responses, I have had people interested in both listening to and shareing their experiences. I hope we can make a go of this!

I have a call into various manufacturer reps, I am sure we can get some inside information too. :bounce:
by mattwave
Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:12 am
Forum: Team Diving
Topic: Bottom Timer and Tables vs. Computer
Replies: 76
Views: 5265

Re: Bottom Timer and Tables vs. Computer

vbcoachchris wrote:

In the end it comes down to what you (and your team) feel comfortable with.

Scott
:smt038 :smt035 :supz:
by mattwave
Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:48 am
Forum: Team Diving
Topic: Bottom Timer and Tables vs. Computer
Replies: 76
Views: 5265

Re: Bottom Timer and Tables vs. Computer

The Suunto uses "RGBM" but not really. They kinda bought the name more than the algorithm. Its basically Buhlmann and a very conservative iteration of that. No deep stops Major penalties for repetitive dives Alot of us have used them in the past, they work fine for local recreational dive...
by mattwave
Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:42 am
Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
Topic: Free Computer Diving Seminar
Replies: 14
Views: 1633

Free Computer Diving Seminar

Would anyone be interested? We can discuss different models and how to operate them as well as the benefits and drawbacks to using a dive computer to calculate inert gas loading. We could also cover diving with buddies who use different computers and demonstrate how in decompression diving dive prof...
by mattwave
Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:32 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hey Everyone!
Replies: 4
Views: 629

Re: Hey Everyone!

Let's go Diving!!
by mattwave
Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:27 am
Forum: Team Diving
Topic: Bottom Timer and Tables vs. Computer
Replies: 76
Views: 5265

Re: Bottom Timer and Tables vs. Computer

To quote AG - "If you haven't been bent, your not diving" :notworthy: :notworthy:
by mattwave
Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:01 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Coaster ? dive
Replies: 5
Views: 1260

Re: Coaster ? dive

Ok, next Saturday we are trying to decide which wreck to dive, Coaster or Black Dragon, I haven't done the Coaster yet, but slack looks so good for the BD. Those who have done both, whatcha think?
by mattwave
Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:48 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Ruined dive trips
Replies: 22
Views: 1944

Re: Ruined dive trips

If it makes you feel any better, my Dad is supposed to be in the Caymans teaching CCR in two weeks and if he can't go, then there goes some significant income? #-o
by mattwave
Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:26 am
Forum: Team Diving
Topic: Bottom Timer and Tables vs. Computer
Replies: 76
Views: 5265

Re: Bottom Timer and Tables vs. Computer

One thing to add to Doug's comments on trusting and knowing the computer's algorithm, what brings me back time and time again is how many Sat divers whether military or commercial are relying on their computers. Cochran estimates that thousands of their computers are used each and every day around t...
by mattwave
Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: black dragon
Replies: 8
Views: 1403

Re: black dragon

:supz: :supz: :supz: :supz: :laughing3: :laughing3: :laughing3: :laughing3: :laughing3:
Howie, got to love him.
by mattwave
Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:40 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: dive shops
Replies: 15
Views: 2426

Re: dive shops

oh, ok, misread, thought this was a helium quality issue.
Stupid bad smelling balloons, I wonder how many brains cells I killed cackling like Donald Duck as a kid.
I was thinking 20 bucks is cheap for a helium top off.
by mattwave
Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:50 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Labor Day Lake Dives!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 288

Re: Labor Day Lake Dives!!!

Looks like the PBM-5 Dive might be full, and the second dive is changing to the P-4Y and there are spots still open.
by mattwave
Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:06 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: dive shops
Replies: 15
Views: 2426

Re: dive shops

I have a call in to my gas supplier, I believe they supply such shop as well. This sounds really concerning and if it is the helium then I want know. It is a bummer you guys had to cut your dive short, I hope at least Dan got some worthy footy, but I am really glad Paul had the mindset to turn the d...
by mattwave
Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:29 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Thank you all.
Replies: 21
Views: 1713

Re: Thank you all.

"Best Dive Shop Tech Ever"
by mattwave
Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Weynton Passage, BC
Replies: 2
Views: 1534

Re: Weynton Passage, BC

Nice Pics
by mattwave
Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:08 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Found Pony Bottle Monday at Edmonds
Replies: 0
Views: 156

Found Pony Bottle Monday at Edmonds

Just received an email from a customer, looks like he found a Pony Bottle yesterday at Edmonds, call the shop if you know who it belongs to.
425-487-0624
:fish:
by mattwave
Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:44 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Request for input: what gear to buy first for newbies....
Replies: 28
Views: 1922

Re: Request for input: what gear to buy first for newbies....

Great input Babs, how was the dive with Gerry last night? Did you try Andrea's backplate and wing? I personally vote for drysuit, it will make you much more comfortable diving, and we have an incentive program where if you buy a drysuit before other gear, we furnish the customer with the remaining r...
by mattwave
Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:41 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Davidson Rock ROCKS!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1746

Re: Davidson Rock ROCKS!!

Love that boat, maybe you should consider diver the Bomber off the Aluman Labor Day?
by mattwave
Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:17 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: A hooked and gurgling, newly certified OW diver.....
Replies: 4
Views: 831

Re: A hooked and gurgling, newly certified OW diver.....

Welcome to the site Babs, I hope you and Gerry have a great time today!!
Wish I could be there!
by mattwave
Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:47 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: Kuaui & Ni'ihau Photos
Replies: 10
Views: 1499

Re: Kuaui & Ni'ihau Photos

VERY IMPRESSIVE! The one turtle shot is an award winner for sure.
by mattwave
Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:35 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Davidson Rock ROCKS!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1746

Davidson Rock ROCKS!!

We had 14 divers splash at 1:30 Sunday on what many consider the premier pinnacle dive in the San Juans. Well 5 of us were on the Aluminator to dive the Black Dragon, but the weather prediction was sketchy (Wish I could be there today with them). Davidson must be made out of Fish steroids, man that ...
by mattwave
Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:27 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: why do dive shops do this?
Replies: 28
Views: 3589

Re: why do dive shops do this?

Most local dive centers are run by humans, not machines. Most are hard working people who do their best to make sure every customer gets the best service possible. Unfortunately, they cannot please everyone, and sometimes mistakes and misunderstandings happen. Preach on Sista. BTW if this was NWSD ...