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by Pinkpadigal
Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
Topic: Nov. 12 Scapa Flow/DAN Internship Presentation
Replies: 3
Views: 1197

Re: Nov. 12 Scapa Flow/DAN Internship Presentation

This is a great presentation! Christine was at our store a few weeks ago and it makes me want to go dive Scotland. I have heard about the wrecks but she gives a lot of detail about what there is to see there. It is very facinating!
by Pinkpadigal
Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Vet's DAY dive at Cove 2
Replies: 0
Views: 209

Vet's DAY dive at Cove 2

A few of us are headed up to Cove 2 tomorrow for a couple of dives. It has been a long time since I played around there and looking forward to it tomorrow. Meeting at Cove 2 about 1030am. We have about 4-5 people who are diving so if you need a buddy, we have one for ya.
by Pinkpadigal
Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:00 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: New drysuit? Pro/con for Whites Fusion?
Replies: 13
Views: 943

Re: New drysuit? Pro/con for Whites Fusion?

I am big fan of this suit. I have dove it about a dozen times and is the most streamline shell suit I have ever dove. The only reason I don't own one is that I cannot justify purchasing another suit, when my other 3 are just fine. With the MK3, the suit works perfectly. I haven't had the issues that...
by Pinkpadigal
Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:21 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: On a quest for a Canon Diffusor
Replies: 4
Views: 510

Re: On a quest for a Canon Diffusor

I found one! :clap:

Got a phone number for Canon Parts and they were able to ship me a new diffusor and new O-ring. Yeah!!!

If any of you have Canons and need parts, here is the number....

732-521-7230
by Pinkpadigal
Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:31 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: On a quest for a Canon Diffusor
Replies: 4
Views: 510

On a quest for a Canon Diffusor

While in Honduras, I lost the diffusor plate for my Canon housing. It is a WP-DC7 housing. I have been using a coffee filter, inside the camera, and it works OK, but not the same. I took great photos, without a strobe last year in BC, and I am heading up there in 2 weeks and want to replace that par...
by Pinkpadigal
Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Barbie's New Companion
Replies: 32
Views: 4033

Re: Barbie's New Companion

It is good Barbie has a companion...sorta.
by Pinkpadigal
Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: What a week in Nootka Sound!
Replies: 76
Views: 31087

Re: What a week in Nootka Sound!

Tom...glad to hear your first trip diving in British Columbia was so amazing. And your photos are...so amazing! Thanks to all of you for sharing! =D>
by Pinkpadigal
Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:09 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: OLED Atomic RGBM Dive Computer
Replies: 52
Views: 2235

Re: OLED Atomic RGBM Dive Computer

We don't have a MSRP on it yet. We don't even expect it to be available until after the holidays. However, like all Atomic stuff, it is going to be nice. I can't wait to see it! I have been waiting about a year for it to come out...I am excited to get one and dive it.
by Pinkpadigal
Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Attention Buoys and Gulls!
Replies: 1
Views: 280

Re: Attention Buoys and Gulls!

BTW...the newletter was very nice! I really liked the write up about who bought the buoys and the story behind them.

Thanks Janna!
by Pinkpadigal
Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:32 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: looking for the impossible
Replies: 11
Views: 900

Re: looking for the impossible

:angryblue: Never mind. My tech gave me the wrong information. I thought I needed the small hole, but I don't. 3/4 inch will be fine.

Thanks everyone for your input...
by Pinkpadigal
Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: looking for the impossible
Replies: 11
Views: 900

Re: looking for the impossible

Burntchef wrote:i would bet ness would be able to help you

http://www.northeastscubasupply.com/

good luck

Yeah, already talked to them. They were the only ones who knew what I needed, yet they did not have one, and didn't know where for me to look. ](*,)
by Pinkpadigal
Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:23 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: looking for the impossible
Replies: 11
Views: 900

looking for the impossible

I am looking for a valve. This valve exists because I have one. I need to find another. It is a 7/8 UNF yoke valve. It is for a tank needing the 7/8" (small hole) opening. These are impossible to find; I have looked on EBay and called just about anyone I knew might have one, without any luck. ]...
by Pinkpadigal
Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:48 am
Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
Topic: October 23rd: Scapa Flow and DAN Internship presentation at
Replies: 4
Views: 1140

October 23rd: Scapa Flow and DAN Internship presentation at

Join 2007 Divers Alert Network intern Christine Hankins at A-2-Z Scuba in Puyallup on October 23rd at 7pm for a presentation on the Divers Alert Network (DAN) Internship program and her experiences living and diving in Scapa Flow, Scotland! Come support the Divers Alert Network Internship program by...
by Pinkpadigal
Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
Topic: Changes in PADI Courses
Replies: 7
Views: 1612

Changes in PADI Courses

Just got my Underseas Journal today and there are a lot of changes in the basic courses. With the new instruction manual and the new teaching manual, the instructor development course has been overhauled and changed. Here are some of the changes mentioned... Open Water Course: Skin Diving and buddy ...
by Pinkpadigal
Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:26 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Beautiful Dive at Les Davis Pipeline
Replies: 3
Views: 824

Beautiful Dive at Les Davis Pipeline

I was moping around the shop today, because I missed the club dive at SWSP. So, Dan decided to cheer me up and suggest we dive the Les Davis Pipline tonight. It is a deep dive, and one of the few places I will dig out the big tank and go deep. It has been a while, but dove the pipeline this evening ...
by Pinkpadigal
Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Uninsured
Replies: 11
Views: 1076

Re: Uninsured

Josh, You can apply for insurance with a private insurer. When I left my last job, COBRA was outrageously expensive. I just shopped around. I was with Regence Blue Shield for a few years, then their rates shot up. So, I shopped around again. The best prices I found was with Group Health. Normally th...
by Pinkpadigal
Sun Oct 04, 2009 9:27 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Cuff Dump
Replies: 14
Views: 2263

Re: Cuff Dump

I am a huge fan of cuff dumps, but I know a lot of divers who dislike them. There are different types, both have advantages and disadvantages. As a new drysuit diver, the wrist dump is a lot easier to use. As Dusty mentioned, if you raise your arm though, air comes out quickly and easily. However, t...
by Pinkpadigal
Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:59 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Happy Birthday, Zen Diver!
Replies: 10
Views: 877

Re: Happy Birthday, Zen Diver!

Hope you are having loads of fun Val! Looking forward to seeing some photos and info about you and Georgia's fun live aboard!
by Pinkpadigal
Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
Topic: Wreck diving course?
Replies: 7
Views: 1625

Re: Wreck diving course?

Sonya Ziegenfelder runs an outstanding recreational wreck class. I am not sure when she is doing another one, but she also teaching it Nanaimo. She teaches out of UWS Federal Way.
by Pinkpadigal
Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:45 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: And dive shops with a Fusion on the floor around Seattle?
Replies: 5
Views: 479

Re: And dive shops with a Fusion on the floor around Seattle?

I have everything in stock. Let me know when you are coming south.
by Pinkpadigal
Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: DCS Hit, DAN, & Virginia Mason
Replies: 34
Views: 3905

Re: DCS Hit, DAN, & Virginia Mason

My sister's 2 rides last year cost around $10k. DAN paid everything...no deductible. Everyone I have talked to that has DAN and has had to use it appreciates it. We are lucky to have it in our sport. Other "aggressive" sports out there do not have anything close to it.
by Pinkpadigal
Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:57 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Dive sunday
Replies: 6
Views: 899

Re: Dive sunday

We have a group diving at 3 Tree North on Sunday, but they are meeting around 10-1030ish.
by Pinkpadigal
Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:45 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Happy Birthday TomNic!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 838

Re: Happy Birthday TomNic!!!

Happy birthday Tom! I hope I will see you later today with all the tanks from your Sund Rock trip. I hope it was fun!
by Pinkpadigal
Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Humbolt off Sekui
Replies: 17
Views: 2519

Re: Humbolt off Sekui

I heard from a customer that a fisherman picked one up in the dock up there.
by Pinkpadigal
Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:47 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Semi Dry vs Dry
Replies: 36
Views: 2822

Re: Semi Dry vs Dry

It all really depends on how much diving you plan to do. What are your goals? Here is my checklist... 1. Do you plan on diving mainly in the summer and fall? 2. Are you doing less than 12 dives a year? (less than 1 weekend day a month) 3. Are you only doing one dive at a time? If the answer is yes, ...