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by rjw
Sun Jun 30, 2013 7:45 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Nanaimo!
Replies: 17
Views: 2395

Re: Nanaimo!

Nice report Josh. Was a fun little trip. Couldn't have asked for better conditions above & below the water.
You should have tried the chicken bone & maybe a chant on your mask. :smt064
by rjw
Thu May 30, 2013 10:30 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: MT6 a working hypothesis
Replies: 13
Views: 2184

Re: MT6 a working hypothesis

. They didn't say at what depth this "new" wreck lies -- I wonder if they plan to dive it, or if the ROV in the last scene is what's gathering the photo data? All dimensional and photo data has been gathered via ROV,sonar,etc. Any further exploration will be conducted in the same manner. ...
by rjw
Wed May 29, 2013 2:03 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: MT6 a working hypothesis
Replies: 13
Views: 2184

MT6 a working hypothesis

https://vimeo.com/67108591
A short video to share some recent research.
Interesting stuff.
by rjw
Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:10 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Rebreather instructor training..
Replies: 27
Views: 2469

Re: Rebreather instructor training..

I know you said you weren't naming units or agencies. I'm just curious are you talking about a full CCR or just a gas extending unit such as a GEM? With the gas extending units 75 dives would most likely be more than suffcient for an existing instructor to crossover. However with a full CCR as state...
by rjw
Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:54 am
Forum: No Bubble Zone
Topic: ISC Predator Mini CCR
Replies: 13
Views: 3778

Re: ISC Predator Mini CCR

http://www.customrebreathers.com/ My .02 ISC always has a large booth at the Tacoma Dive & Travel show. I would recommend coming and talking to them and seeing the products in person. FWIW I have always found ISC's customer service to be top notch. They have gone over & above for our team on...
by rjw
Mon Feb 25, 2013 9:13 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Trimix vs rebreather
Replies: 66
Views: 10485

Re: Trimix vs rebreather

IMHO if you look at your long term goals you can make the best decision. If you think you will be content just doing the depths you mentioned, you really can't go wrong with either system. Both have advantages and disadvantages. Just different disciplines. Any kind of tech diving is real financial i...
by rjw
Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:30 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Wreck of the TBF-1 Avenger in Lake Washington
Replies: 4
Views: 681

Wreck of the TBF-1 Avenger in Lake Washington

A recent MDS dive.
http://vimeo.com/55588141
Video is by Dan Warter.
Special thanks to Ben Griner for his support.
by rjw
Sat Dec 01, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Shooters
Replies: 51
Views: 6392

Re: Shooters

This guy might benefit from some range time: http://mercerisland.komonews.com/news/8 ... f-buttocks
Think he might be the butt of a few jokes?
by rjw
Thu Nov 08, 2012 1:41 pm
Forum: General Tech Diving
Topic: Tech education in the NW
Replies: 21
Views: 4716

Re: Tech education in the NW

I have to agree with John. Ron Akeson is one of the most if not the most experienced tech instructor in the area. All of my tech training was beat into my head by Ron more years ago than I care to admit. If you live north of Seattle it would be worth giving Ron a call or just stop by for a chat. He ...
by rjw
Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:22 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: diesel mech
Replies: 12
Views: 2309

Re: diesel mech

Pm sent. Thanks for the info !
by rjw
Sat Oct 27, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Remembering the Al-Ind-Esk-A Sea
Replies: 15
Views: 2139

Re: Remembering the Al-Ind-Esk-A Sea

We definitely didn't do it on a "good" day. Vis could be measured in inches, and I can see how it'd be easy to inadvertently end up inside without realizing it. That's the Al. You must have hit an exceptionally bad day. We have had a couple of those. Fortunately those are not the normal c...
by rjw
Sat Oct 27, 2012 1:48 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: diesel mech
Replies: 12
Views: 2309

Re: diesel mech

deep diver wrote:Ford...6.0?
2003 cummins throws "0341 cam position sensor" fault code. I like the truck but nobody seems to be able to sort this out.
by rjw
Sat Oct 27, 2012 1:48 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: diesel mech
Replies: 12
Views: 2309

Re: diesel mech

deep diver wrote:Ford...6.0?
2003 cummins 5.9 throws "0341 cam position sensor" fault code. I like the truck but nobody seems to be able to sort this out.
by rjw
Sat Oct 27, 2012 2:28 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: diesel mech
Replies: 12
Views: 2309

Re: diesel mech

Vehicle has a on going problem. Dealer has seen the vehicle for the last time. Need somebody smarter. To much to post here. Will detail via PM or phone.
by rjw
Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:52 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: diesel mech
Replies: 12
Views: 2309

diesel mech

Anybody know of a good reputable mech?
by rjw
Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:48 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Remembering the Al-Ind-Esk-A Sea
Replies: 15
Views: 2139

Re: Remembering the Al-Ind-Esk-A Sea

Have to agree with Josh. On the right day it is a great dive, & on the wrong day ....well. From my experience typically the conditions are not much different from the deep wrecks in Elliot Bay or Lake Wa. dark, low vis and lots of silt. However your results may vary.
Rob
by rjw
Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:46 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: How I spent my summer vacation
Replies: 51
Views: 9524

Re: How I spent my summer vacation

Great job. Looks like a lot of work. Thanks for the report.
by rjw
Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:28 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: 4th element dive wear & Hollis BT
Replies: 0
Views: 469

4th element dive wear & Hollis BT

Brand new, never used 4th Element SubXero size med. This was an impulse buy and it seems that I'm between sizes. Just never fit me the way I would have liked. $ 300. Hollis DG01 BT w/ DSS mount. Has no scratches or marks. User replacable battery. Has approx 6-10 dives on it. Current battery has 1 di...
by rjw
Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:50 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: SS Governor 2012
Replies: 40
Views: 5089

Re: SS Governor 2012

Unfortunately there is more to recovering the bell than just floating it. Personally I would have no problem doing a recovery under the right conditions. But it would be a waste to just have it go sit on a mantle or in a garage somewhere. In that case its better off where it sits. Been there since 1...
by rjw
Thu Jun 21, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Speaking of Father's Day
Replies: 16
Views: 2167

Re: Speaking of Father's Day

Congrats!! Enjoy every minute. It goes way too fast.
Definitely one of the best things in life.
by rjw
Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:10 am
Forum: No Bubble Zone
Topic: Uh.....wow. 652' dive.
Replies: 21
Views: 4784

Re: Uh.....wow. 652' dive.

ArcticDiver wrote:-Diving is supposed to be fun. If you ain't having fun it is time to move to another sport.
Says it all.
by rjw
Tue May 01, 2012 3:22 pm
Forum: General Tech Diving
Topic: Liquivision X1 Display
Replies: 8
Views: 1116

Re: Liquivision X1 Display

Give Liquivision a call or email. The Liquivision people were awesome. Had a minor issue a few years back they had a replecaement in the mail before I even sent mine. No questions asked.
by rjw
Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Maritime Documentation Society to recieve award
Replies: 21
Views: 2793

Re: Maritime Documentation Society to recieve award

This is very cool and I'm particularly pleased that this project has been a collaboration with MOHI and CWB . I like the idea that the information collected will be seen outside of the relativity small wreck diving community. You nailed it. This is the whole idea behind MDS. To share our sunken her...
by rjw
Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:40 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: whidbey man died while diving
Replies: 30
Views: 4275

Re: whidbey man died while diving

Well its been about 8-9 months I’ve been thinking its time for a post script to this story. Here is what we know to date: Mark succumbed to a previously undiagnosed medical condition. As reported by the medical examiner the cause was non diving related. Out of respect for Mark’s family I won’t go in...
by rjw
Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:37 am
Forum: General Tech Diving
Topic: SS Bunker Hill, or "Lessons Born in Flood"
Replies: 52
Views: 4564

Re: SS Bunker Hill, or

It is a lot of gas that is for sure. You are going to chew through just under 500 cu ft of deco gas. We typically have 20+ CCR and a few OC divers in 3 man teams put in the water every 15min. Each team is carrying around 600 cu ft of bailout. Extra 80's clipped off at 70' and 30'. With all the team...