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by GearHead
Sat Dec 30, 2017 3:09 am
Forum: General Info
Topic: 2018 NW Dive Club T-Shirts Are Here!
Replies: 53
Views: 149162

Re: 2018 NW Dive Club T-Shirts Are Here!

I'd like a Large in Rich Red.
-James


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by GearHead
Sun Dec 24, 2017 6:22 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Dry Suit Question
Replies: 7
Views: 3307

Dry Suit Question

Divers that use the D6 Pro suit usually report that it is quite buoyant even with relatively thin undergarments. You could try using the equivalent of a single layer of medium weight Polartec, or possibly Fourth Element Xerotherm. That would reduce the bulkiness under the suit, and also the amount o...
by GearHead
Wed Dec 06, 2017 5:13 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Bubbles and Suds 12/6 - T-DOCK
Replies: 6
Views: 2293

Re: Bubbles and Suds 12/6 - T-DOCK

I can't make it this time, but I really appreciate seeing the notice here on NWDC. I still don't do Facebook.


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by GearHead
Wed Dec 06, 2017 5:10 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: NWDC T-Shirts - Help Choose a Color
Replies: 41
Views: 12433

Re: NWDC T-Shirts - Help Choose a Color

Well, it's hard to go wrong with classic black; but for a change of pace, how about Navy or Rich Red?


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by GearHead
Fri Dec 01, 2017 1:29 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Return To TAHSIS
Replies: 26
Views: 4901

Return To TAHSIS

Looks like a great area for diving! The other places I've seen 80' vis in cold water were at Magnolia Point north of Nanaimo and up around Browning Pass.
by GearHead
Thu Nov 30, 2017 9:38 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: WTB: Small Travel Wing
Replies: 3
Views: 1549

Re: WTB: Small Travel Wing

I've tried the DSS 17 lb wing and found it a bit small to keep me comfortable on the surface during rougher conditions. (I'm 6'-1" and 205 lbs.) I currently use a HOG 23 lb wing with a stainless plate for warm water diving. The extra lift comes in handy, and the wing doesn't 'taco' around the t...
by GearHead
Fri Nov 24, 2017 6:26 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 636821

Re: Viz Reports Thread

The north end of Redondo was about 25 ft today, maybe more in places. Others reported being able to see the Black Pearl from the carousel boat.


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by GearHead
Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:35 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 9
Views: 3371

Re: Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!
We are lucky to have so much good diving in our area, as well as a great community!


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by GearHead
Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:32 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Switched over to drysuit finally!
Replies: 15
Views: 4236

Re: Switched over to drysuit finally!

I disagree with the methods taught by SSI (and PADI) for buoyancy control with a drysuit. I prefer to add just enough air to my suit to eliminate squeeze and stay warm. I use my BC to compensate for depth and the reduced weight of gas in my tank(s). The method taught by the recreational agencies ten...
by GearHead
Wed Nov 22, 2017 6:24 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Switched over to drysuit finally!
Replies: 15
Views: 4236

Re: Switched over to drysuit finally!

A drysuit is a piece of equipment, similar to your BC. In fact it is useful as a redundant means of buoyancy control. You will probably find it helpful to take a drysuit orientation, which will give you some skills and drills to work on. It will take some practice to become familiar with the new con...
by GearHead
Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:41 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: ThThTh 11/16 -- Redondo's been on FIRE!
Replies: 29
Views: 6281

Re: ThThTh 11/16 -- Redondo's been on FIRE!

H20doctor wrote:Wow .. I didnt know that was a dive spot ?
Been living under a rock much?
;-)


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by GearHead
Tue Oct 10, 2017 2:36 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: air consumption curiosity
Replies: 11
Views: 4510

Re: air consumption curiosity

Interesting question... Since I've never dove wet in the sound, I can't make a direct comparison. However, being streamlined in the water greatly reduces effort, and thereby reduces air consumption. Both of my suits are compressed neoprene, and fit me very well. I think the air added to a suit only ...
by GearHead
Fri Oct 06, 2017 6:16 pm
Forum: Find a Buddy
Topic: 10/8 or 10/15 Mukilteo or Edmonds dive
Replies: 2
Views: 2875

Re: 10/8 or 10/15 Mukilteo or Edmonds dive

Were there any takers for this Sunday the 8th? Seems like there would be reasonable current at Edmonds in the early afternoon.


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by GearHead
Thu Sep 21, 2017 1:08 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Advice on Regulators
Replies: 10
Views: 3716

Re: Advice on Regulators

In the ScubaPro line, the classic cold water regs would be a Mk17 or Mk25 paired with a G250(v), G260 or A700. As a bonus, these can be found and serviced in most places around the world.


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by GearHead
Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:08 am
Forum: Dive Site Listings
Topic: Dalco wall
Replies: 8
Views: 5415

Re: Dalco wall

Dalco Wall is largely a structure dive. The wall is clay and changes over time, but there are usually big slabs that have broken away from the main wall. There may be bore holes from burrowing clams and small critters inhabiting the holes and small overhangs. Sometimes lots of shrimp. It is also qui...
by GearHead
Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:43 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 636821

Re: Viz Reports Thread

Redondo was easily 30ft horizontal yesterday (9/16). Vertical vis was 40+. We found thee red octos at various places along the deep line, plus a friendly juvenile wolfie. Lots of gunnels and gobies about. The amount of light still available on the bottom was amazing, even at 80 fsw. Sent from my iPh...
by GearHead
Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:27 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Solar eclipse
Replies: 15
Views: 5216

Re: Solar eclipse

I didn't have enough of my old Solar Screen from '79 to properly cover one of my big camera lenses, but I found some wonderful things happening with some shadows cast by the trees on my street.
by GearHead
Sun Aug 20, 2017 4:57 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Keystone Jetty August 27
Replies: 2
Views: 1170

Re: Keystone Jetty August 27

Hi, it looks like there will be moderate to strong current at Keystone that weekend. This will make timing a little more important. The Emerald Sea dive club will be there on Saturday the 26th, with a planned early dinner at the Greenbank Grille afterward. You and yours are certainly welcome to join...
by GearHead
Fri Aug 18, 2017 3:07 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: God's Pocket - Aug 2017
Replies: 11
Views: 2802

Re: God's Pocket - Aug 2017

Those are some great pics by both!
I hope to stay at God's Pocket sometime. Fortunately I got to go up there on the Nautilus Swell a few years ago, while it was still a great dive charter.


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by GearHead
Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:20 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Dive light
Replies: 4
Views: 2552

Re: Dive light

The DGX 600 is one of the best compact LED dive lights out there. The beam has the best focus I've seen from an LED light, and does a good job cutting through murky water.. It will run for an hour or more with a good 18650 li-ion battery. At $55 a piece, you can buy two and stash the second one on y...
by GearHead
Tue Aug 01, 2017 7:49 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: What's up with Dive Logs?
Replies: 22
Views: 5766

Re: What's up with Dive Logs?

Except for diving away in special locations, I haven't bothered to log my dives for over a year. Yeah, there's data in my wrist computer, but I don't look at that much either. The only dives that I log by hand would be ones that I want remember the specifics. I have a waterproof journal for that, an...
by GearHead
Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Where would you retire in the USA to live and Dive?
Replies: 27
Views: 7891

Where would you retire in the USA to live and Dive?

income tax is irrelevant to me if I'm retired which was the point of the question. I won't have income tax because I won't be working. This may depend on your source of income, but withdrawing from a standard IRA or 401k is, in fact, taxable income. The idea is that your tax bracket in retirement i...
by GearHead
Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:23 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Where would you retire in the USA to live and Dive?
Replies: 27
Views: 7891

Where would you retire in the USA to live and Dive?

Here. My plan is to own my home by the time I fully retire. And I can't think of a place in this country where I would rather live. Been on the East Coast, California and mid west. Seattle beats them all.
by GearHead
Sun Jul 30, 2017 5:01 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Large display wrist computers?
Replies: 21
Views: 6018

Re: Large display wrist computers?

Yeah, until recently I would have recommended a Liquivision as the best and most readable display, which it still is. Even compared to my Shearwater. However, they have been discontinued, and the OLED displays do wear out and fade after a few years. My Xen is finally on its last legs after four year...
by GearHead
Sun Jul 30, 2017 7:59 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Seattle-area dive on Sunday 7/30
Replies: 13
Views: 3164

Re: Seattle-area dive on Sunday 7/30

I'm thinking I may crash this party as well. Was way too dry and bored yesterday...