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by sarinae
Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Newport, OR Labor Day weekend
Replies: 2
Views: 1258

Newport, OR Labor Day weekend

I am headed down to Newport, OR over Labor Day weekend. A cousin is meeting me and we're diving the Oregon Coast Aquarium and also planning to get in some dive time at the Fingers of the Newport harbor. Hoping to snatch some crab and view some critters. Anyone out there have some advice regarding OR...
by sarinae
Mon Jun 24, 2013 7:50 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Under the Undergarment?
Replies: 19
Views: 2657

Re: Under the Undergarment?

NWCID, You just described exactly what I ended up doing the last dive to try to get air out of the doggone thing and still no luck. I was diving with my instructor for my AOW when this happened, he saw the issue was air in the suit and BC wing. He helped me force the feet down and try to gather the ...
by sarinae
Mon Jun 24, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Octo/BC combo air supply
Replies: 34
Views: 5459

Re: Octo/BC combo air supply

I am trying to sell my Diverite set up with the Air2, see the gear for sale section. That said, if you want to try it out I can offer my pool, tanks, weights, etc. and you can see if you like it. I didn't care for this, but that doesn't mean that you won't love it. I wouldn't want to sell it to some...
by sarinae
Mon Jun 24, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Under the Undergarment?
Replies: 19
Views: 2657

Re: Under the Undergarment?

Kind of along this line, I have an added question: I am diving a Bare Nex Gen with a thick undergarment like a Polar Tec with loft, fleece inside, and a water resistant shell (400g). I was diving a similar undergarment but it was only 200g and I was getting cold. Now I am having trouble with getting...
by sarinae
Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:31 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: Diverite Trek Wing, backplate harness, regulator
Replies: 1
Views: 486

Diverite Trek Wing, backplate harness, regulator

DSC_0031.JPG Bought this setup to use for local SCUBA and travel tropical as well. I found that this setup does not work well for me personally though it is perfectly fine and mostly new. Asking $750 total for everything or will separate it out: Trek Wing BCD with Air2. Fully serviced 5/6/13, so it...
by sarinae
Sat Jun 01, 2013 2:04 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Sunday 6/2? Seattle to northend?
Replies: 17
Views: 2699

Re: Sunday 6/2? Seattle to northend?

OK, I am good with EUWP at 9am, or earlier if that is the consensus!

I drive a silvery Toyota Sienna minivan, cell 206 427 6998
by sarinae
Fri May 31, 2013 8:25 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Sunday 6/2? Seattle to northend?
Replies: 17
Views: 2699

Re: Sunday 6/2? Seattle to northend?

Hey guys, So, the Edmonds Waterfront festival is at the Marina this weekend. I am not sure how that will impact parking, but the festival runs 11-7 on Sunday. So, if you want to do EUWP I would suggest an earlier start than that to make sure we secure some parking. 9am ish? However, if you want to a...
by sarinae
Thu May 30, 2013 7:16 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Sunday 6/2? Seattle to northend?
Replies: 17
Views: 2699

Re: Sunday 6/2? Seattle to northend?

Just got a message from the Scoutmaster that we are obligated to help with a BSA booth at the Edmonds Waterfront Carnival this weekend 3-8pm. I don't have a set shift yet, but it looks like my son and I will have to work some time in the evening/afternoon at that. Also, that means that parking will ...
by sarinae
Wed May 29, 2013 3:24 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Tank height adjustment strap
Replies: 14
Views: 1912

Re: Tank height adjustment strap

Oh, good ideas!! My creativity and spatial reasoning was completely exhausted by the process of weaving the harness straps this week. I couldn't wrap my head around a solution, so thank you for helping me see some options!
by sarinae
Wed May 29, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Tank height adjustment strap
Replies: 14
Views: 1912

Tank height adjustment strap

Help! I just got a new backplate and harness system and got it all set up but am having trouble getting the tank height correct. I know that this will be an ongoing issue and I would like to buy a strap that hangs the plate off of the tank while I am adjusting the cam straps. Any idea of where I can...
by sarinae
Wed May 29, 2013 7:04 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Sunday 6/2? Seattle to northend?
Replies: 17
Views: 2699

Re: Sunday 6/2? Seattle to northend?

Edmonds is good for me, I have a few things I'm working on too--new wing and harness. Time is flexible for me that day, let's see if anyone has a preference. I think you'll find lots more out in Edmonds now, many creatures have moved in to the safety afforded by the treasures sunk out there by Bruce...
by sarinae
Tue May 28, 2013 2:30 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Sunday 6/2? Seattle to northend?
Replies: 17
Views: 2699

Sunday 6/2? Seattle to northend?

Just looked and I only have a few things going on for Sunday, wondering if anyone might be interested in diving somewhere in the Seattle to Stanwood area. I'd like to avoid that snarl north. Too bad we can't dive and look at that bridge mess though! Tides seem somewhat favorable, depending on the lo...
by sarinae
Mon May 06, 2013 3:33 pm
Forum: Find a Buddy
Topic: New to diving - would love to meet a buddy or group
Replies: 8
Views: 3305

Re: New to diving - would love to meet a buddy or group

Welcome to the group, Tony! I've been diving just under a year and I have to tell you that some of my favorite people that I have met have been in this group, so you're in the right place. I'm up on the north end in Mill Creek. My diving schedule is hit or miss right now with softball, tball, scouts...
by sarinae
Mon May 06, 2013 3:26 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Missile Silo Dive 4-27
Replies: 42
Views: 5852

Re: Missile Silo Dive 4-27

Wow, that was a professional quality video, wish I could have joined you all out there! Maybe next time!
by sarinae
Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:13 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Possible Sunday Dive 4/28
Replies: 14
Views: 2620

Re: Possible Sunday Dive 4/28

No worries, Kelvininin. You weren't missing much! Viz was pretty nasty. Thanks to Jimothy, we managed to get out to the geodome and back. I hope to meet you out there sometime soon. :)

Sarina
by sarinae
Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:08 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Possible Sunday Dive 4/28
Replies: 14
Views: 2620

Re: Possible Sunday Dive 4/28

OK, Jimothy convinced me that EUWP is not the best plan for dive today with the low tide, long walk, and long swim. I am thinking that my newly cert'd buddy and I will hit the Mukilteo T-dock for a 1pm splash, meet at 12:15-12:30ish for pre-dive briefing at the Silver Cloud. He has some new gear and...
by sarinae
Sat Apr 27, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Possible Sunday Dive 4/28
Replies: 14
Views: 2620

Re: Possible Sunday Dive 4/28

Thanks! Doesn't sound so bad once you drop down then. But, that's what I thought today!
by sarinae
Sat Apr 27, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Possible Sunday Dive 4/28
Replies: 14
Views: 2620

Re: Possible Sunday Dive 4/28

Just an update on this one. I was out at Alki today with some other board folks. First dive at the low tide was ok, about 10 ft viz. The second dive was miserable. 1-5 ft most of the time. seattlepaul1975 was diving small tanks and I was more than happy to come up early with him. Would like to get o...
by sarinae
Sat Apr 27, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Possible dive on 4/27
Replies: 52
Views: 6113

Re: Possible dive on 4/27

Yeah, thanks for the lesson. I hope I don't have to use it in the future, but I'll be better prepared the next time I make that mistake. There is always a next time. :) Hope you warmed up!
by sarinae
Sat Apr 27, 2013 7:43 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Possible dive on 4/27
Replies: 52
Views: 6113

Re: Possible dive on 4/27

Hey Jim! Great! See you around 11! Sounds like a nice group of folks out there, should be fun. :) ---Sarina
by sarinae
Fri Apr 26, 2013 5:34 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Possible dive on 4/27
Replies: 52
Views: 6113

Re: Possible dive on 4/27

Yep, that sounds like the plan, 11 am cove 2. I think most of us are in for two dives. Sounds like we are all planning to work on improving trim and buoyancy, so this might be a bit of a working dive and some sightseeing too. I'm driving a silvery Toyota Sienna minivan, cell number 206 427 6998. Sou...
by sarinae
Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:13 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Possible dive on 4/27
Replies: 52
Views: 6113

Re: Possible dive on 4/27

Sounds good, guys. See you at 11ish at Cove 2. If you're unfamiliar with that location it is that park parking lot just after you pass Salty's. There are restrooms in that building. 2 hour limit on parking, so be prepared to move cars between dives or drive through and drop off equipment with a budd...
by sarinae
Thu Apr 25, 2013 12:21 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Possible dive on 4/27
Replies: 52
Views: 6113

Re: Possible dive on 4/27

I can't make it until about 11ish on Saturday. Just be warned that the tides have some significant exchanges in the mornings this weekend due to the full moon. Current could be an issue. I'll get down there when I can get away from the t-ball game. If I can catch you guys, great, but don't hold up d...
by sarinae
Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Possible dive on 4/27
Replies: 52
Views: 6113

Re: Possible dive on 4/27

The more, the merrier! Welcome back home, Wagon173, we look forward to meeting you. I've put in 5 tanks at Alki this last month, feeling fairly comfortable with conditions and sites out there, I am sure you'll find some reasons to keep diving. If you're free on Sunday I am taking a newly cert'd budd...
by sarinae
Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:39 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Possible dive on 4/27
Replies: 52
Views: 6113

Re: Possible dive on 4/27

I like Alki for Saturday, the only problem I anticipate would be parking on a sunny day. Easy entry, lots of stuff to see and do, and if one cove is busy we can always wander to one of the others. Are you liking cove 2 then, or some other site? I'll wander down to the water in Edmonds if I can tomor...