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by CaptnJack
Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:35 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: last summer in Michigan
Replies: 6
Views: 1621

last summer in Michigan

Was there for a week, here's two of the wrecks we were diving. My friend Brian held onto the video pending release at a conference hence the age.
https://vimeo.com/207797810
by CaptnJack
Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:40 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Petrel 1 still worth buying?
Replies: 11
Views: 3881

Re: Petrel 1 still worth buying?

bradmond wrote:could this be an option?

https://www.divegearexpress.com/dive-ri ... omputer-v2
You'll be much happier with a reliably supported Canadian shearwater more than any other made for a few years then discontinued competitor
by CaptnJack
Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:42 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Petrel 1 still worth buying?
Replies: 11
Views: 3881

Re: Petrel 1 still worth buying?

How much under $500? $499 probably not quite worth that IMHO. $400 I would say is fair. $350 is a steal.

You don't need the compass and its otherwise functionally identical. Just be sure to update the software, shearwater is frequently sending software updates. Its a snap to update via Bluetooth.
by CaptnJack
Fri Feb 24, 2017 8:36 am
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Border crossing with tanks question - Anacortes to Sidney B.C. and back
Replies: 16
Views: 9493

Re: Border crossing with tanks question - Anacortes to Sidney B.C. and back

Never any problem on ferry and land... I've declared them verbally but haven't filled out the DG paper. If I remember correctly (from CaptJack), you really only need to declare formally if they are %100 02. You need to be declaring your tanks to the BC ferries every time (the border could care less...
by CaptnJack
Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:15 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Bomber Line
Replies: 6
Views: 2701

Re: Bomber Line

I doubt the line was cut maliciously. I could go Saturday to fix it if someone wants to join.
by CaptnJack
Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:13 am
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Border crossing with tanks question - Anacortes to Sidney B.C. and back
Replies: 16
Views: 9493

Re: Border crossing with tanks question - Anacortes to Sidney B.C. and back

There are BC ferry limits on how many tanks you can carry per vehicle, additional limitations on nitrox tanks. Be advised that older PST hp100s were never Transport Canada (TC) approved and cannot be legally refilled in Canada (although some fill stations don't care). You can easily check that your ...
by CaptnJack
Sat Feb 18, 2017 4:50 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: KVI Tower from shore
Replies: 3
Views: 1342

Re: KVI Tower from shore

KVI is a pretty current sensitive site. You want to do it on a slack before flood, preferably a fairly low tide as the deeper stuff isn't so deep then.

Getting in at any old time doesn't work as you discovered.
by CaptnJack
Thu Feb 16, 2017 10:30 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Alki Sea Lion
Replies: 20
Views: 4777

Re: Alki Sea Lion

I love it when they come by. They seem especially curious of the lack of bubbles on CCR
by CaptnJack
Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:14 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: HOG Regulator Service Class
Replies: 13
Views: 4030

Re: HOG Regulator Service Class

Well, I'm being ignored I think. I've called Tacoma Scuba twice now and recieved no call back or email, so I can only assume there is no interest giving the class. I'm going to reach out to Hog directly and see what they say. The classes are not part of any HOG curriculum, they are taught through T...
by CaptnJack
Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: HOG Regulator Service Class
Replies: 13
Views: 4030

Re: HOG Regulator Service Class

Well, I'm being ignored I think. I've called Tacoma Scuba twice now and recieved no call back or email, so I can only assume there is no interest giving the class. I'm going to reach out to Hog directly and see what they say. The classes are not part of any HOG curriculum, they are taught through T...
by CaptnJack
Mon Feb 06, 2017 12:41 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: Hollis sidemount system $500
Replies: 2
Views: 1340

Re: Hollis sidemount system $500

size?
by CaptnJack
Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:20 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: Dive Xtra Sierra scooters for sale
Replies: 21
Views: 5843

Re: Dive Xtra Sierra scooters for sale

Thanks for all the tips. It's fixed (pitch screw) plus annual service. It was not a case of - it's not very fast. It was a case of - it doesn't move at all in any speed unless I push it. It was just an unfortunate coincident that a key $1.75 part broke just when I bought it. I'm a happy camper now ...
by CaptnJack
Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:50 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: A good fill in the Seattle area?
Replies: 32
Views: 8141

Re: A good fill in the Seattle area?

Well we have only very very rarely had a contamination issue here (generally colder weather helps). I'd be way more concerned about FL, MX and other tropical fill stations. That said, ask to see their latest analysis, then use your own O2 and CO analyzer on every tank. Or buy your own fill station a...
by CaptnJack
Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:15 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: A good fill in the Seattle area?
Replies: 32
Views: 8141

Re: A good fill in the Seattle area?

Any way sorry to hear about the Nitrox issue , seems pretty silly as there is No agency to monitor or set standards for dive shops , and How they run Nitrox systems ... What do you mean? The compressed gas association sets standards for breathing gas which have been adopted by reference by basicall...
by CaptnJack
Fri Jan 27, 2017 11:03 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Bungee question
Replies: 16
Views: 3775

Re: Bungee question

you can buy it at REI alderwood mall .. enter the store go up the stairs , head to the back left , many colors , many sizes Finding I can get a much better price online, thanks so you'd rather pay shipping than drive to the mall... :rofl: most of us grew out of the mall awhile ago :penelope: :rjack:
by CaptnJack
Mon Jan 23, 2017 3:23 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Wet suit for loan?
Replies: 13
Views: 4242

Re: Wet suit for loan?

with or without pee?

asking for a friend
by CaptnJack
Thu Jan 19, 2017 4:40 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Bungee question
Replies: 16
Views: 3775

Re: Bungee question

I use 1/8" = 3mm
by CaptnJack
Tue Jan 17, 2017 10:22 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Getting Hog regs serviced in the Puget Sound
Replies: 11
Views: 4343

Re: Getting Hog regs serviced in the Puget Sound

TDI maintains the list of (HOG) regulator service instructors, ask them
https://www.tdisdi.com/

(Josh at Tacoma Scuba is one)
by CaptnJack
Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: Halcyon 24W HID light
Replies: 4
Views: 1051

Re: Halcyon 24W HID light

SOLD
by CaptnJack
Thu Jan 05, 2017 1:58 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Getting Hog regs serviced in the Puget Sound
Replies: 11
Views: 4343

Re: Getting Hog regs serviced in the Puget Sound

Aren't HOGs Apex copies? Parts interchangeable? Don't own either brand, but I'm under that impression for some reason. (FWIW, I do my own regs - ScubaPro, Mares, Aqualung, Oceanic) Not perfect copies by any measure but yes. Tacoma Scuba is the place if you don't want to pursue the class and DIY rou...
by CaptnJack
Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Getting Hog regs serviced in the Puget Sound
Replies: 11
Views: 4343

Re: Getting Hog regs serviced in the Puget Sound

Don is not a HOG dealer but Tacoma Scuba is, Josh can do them for you.
by CaptnJack
Fri Dec 30, 2016 2:14 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: entry level gear
Replies: 11
Views: 3913

Re: entry level gear

trying borrowing and/or renting first. Especially BP/Ws vs a BC like that. And light(s). And steel tanks. As a general rule packages usually have one or two optimal items paired with other things that are less desirable. You probably will save money short term, but as mentioned end up replacing thin...
by CaptnJack
Thu Dec 29, 2016 8:35 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: Halcyon 24W HID light
Replies: 4
Views: 1051

Re: Halcyon 24W HID light

nobody wants this? It's a great light, I just have more than I need.

taking offers...
by CaptnJack
Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:05 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: Rebreathers and other gear
Replies: 21
Views: 6259

Re: Rebreathers and other gear

Which model are the kayaks? Think they'd each carry a human and a 125lb Newfoundland dog?