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by archisgore
Fri Feb 01, 2013 1:10 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Getting started on boat dives.
Replies: 18
Views: 3441

Re: Getting started on boat dives.

Done. Replied to both. I'm in the middle of a rescue class, so won't be diving ALL that much for 2 weeks, but I can always make time for dives.
by archisgore
Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:15 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Getting started on boat dives.
Replies: 18
Views: 3441

Re: Getting started on boat dives.

Thanks for all the input. I was out with the flu last 2 weeks and on-call later. I'm catching up on this thread and will be taking up many of you on your boat dive offers. :-)
by archisgore
Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:49 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Getting started on boat dives.
Replies: 18
Views: 3441

Getting started on boat dives.

Now that i consider myself part of the community, it's time got my next lesson. How do I get started on doing boat dives short of buying a boat?
by archisgore
Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:40 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Buoyancy of lead
Replies: 10
Views: 1834

Re: Buoyancy of lead

Koos, I like the sound of that! I'll bet you won't need exposure protection or much of anything once those adamantium implants are complete.
by archisgore
Sat Dec 29, 2012 10:54 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Hollis computer at Cove 2 after WWW
Replies: 0
Views: 502

Hollis computer at Cove 2 after WWW

Taking a shot. I can't spot my primary computer after the first WWW dive on wednesday. Must have left it on the side-walk while gearing up. Completed the dive with the backup, but if anyone spotted it, do let me know. Also, if that doesn't show up, I want a super-basic (read: cheap) computer if anyo...
by archisgore
Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:37 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Looking for buddy to practice a couple of drills with
Replies: 17
Views: 2378

Re: Looking for buddy to practice a couple of drills with

Thanks for all the outpouring of helpful dive buddies! I didn't expect it. I'll take you up on those offers soon. I do plan to incorporate a few of my basic exercises today. Regulator swaps, breathing without a mask, proper weight trimming (I'm noticing all newbies are a little overweighted and so w...
by archisgore
Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Looking for buddy to practice a couple of drills with
Replies: 17
Views: 2378

Re: Looking for buddy to practice a couple of drills with

That's awesome Ppants. Any excuse to use the LP80's which are never used after my pool sessions ended. :-) Let's do it. My thoughts resembled the same thing actually. I'll take Richard's advice and might do shallower too. I saw this video on Netflix called "Surviving the Cut", and I believ...
by archisgore
Thu Dec 27, 2012 1:40 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Looking for buddy to practice a couple of drills with
Replies: 17
Views: 2378

Looking for buddy to practice a couple of drills with

Hi there, I was recently on a current dive with the marker buoys, and I realized I panicked (despite training) when a strong surf pulled the reg out of my mouth and flooded my mask and was wobbling me around. Thanks to an experienced buddy, I was safe. I want to put in a couple of 15-feet dives from...
by archisgore
Wed Dec 26, 2012 8:19 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: WWW - 12/26/2012
Replies: 23
Views: 2528

Re: WWW - 12/26/2012

I'm coming without a scooter and recreational gear configuration. So need an appropriate buddy. :-)
by archisgore
Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:25 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: looking to dive dec 30-31
Replies: 16
Views: 3468

Re: looking to dive dec 30-31

Just in case, I'm free all days. Mcleod, you have my number. Text me the night before. I'm always geared up and filled up.
by archisgore
Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:14 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Dec 26-28 - Cove 1 Mapping Buddy
Replies: 5
Views: 1028

Re: Dec 26-28 - Cove 1 Mapping Buddy

To make things easier, my name is Archis and my number is 425-894-5858. I've missed a couple of dives because I didn't get people's numbers in time. :-) Feel free to call/text/email me to coordinate. I am at your disposal.
by archisgore
Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Apocalyptic Thursday Dive 12/20
Replies: 40
Views: 3244

Re: Apocalyptic Thursday Dive 12/20

Hehe. damn, I just missed you H2ODoctor. i was there from 4:30 to 5:30, and then bailed. I'm nowhere close to doing anything solo just yet. Mortuus - I still look forward to diving with you. Anytime anywhere. I was down with flu all of last week. I'm back with a vengence.
by archisgore
Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:56 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Apocalyptic Thursday Dive 12/20
Replies: 40
Views: 3244

Re: Apocalyptic Thursday Dive 12/20

Yes I'm t the three tree point lane. I didn't see anyone parked here. I'll walk by te water to see of they've gone in. I may catch them for the second one.
by archisgore
Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:39 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Apocalyptic Thursday Dive 12/20
Replies: 40
Views: 3244

Re: Apocalyptic Thursday Dive 12/20

How do I ind you folks? You're not at the spot I met you last time.
by archisgore
Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:03 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Apocalyptic Thursday Dive 12/20
Replies: 40
Views: 3244

Re: Apocalyptic Thursday Dive 12/20

I meant I'm coming. I'm a Viking too, but that's irrelevant for this discussion.
by archisgore
Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Apocalyptic Thursday Dive 12/20
Replies: 40
Views: 3244

Re: Apocalyptic Thursday Dive 12/20

Guys I'm Viking for sure. Loading the car and 20 mins away. Don't splash without me.
by archisgore
Wed Dec 19, 2012 3:56 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Apocalyptic Thursday Dive 12/20
Replies: 40
Views: 3244

Re: Apocalyptic Thursday Dive 12/20

I can join for a 4:00pm meet and a second dive after that if anyone is willing.
by archisgore
Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: looking to dive dec 30-31
Replies: 16
Views: 3468

Re: looking to dive dec 30-31

David, seems like we should dive together a lot in the near future. I'm at around 25 dives myself, so I'm new, haven't seen many locations, etc. And I'd love to get lots and lots of dives in so that I can begin joining the more advanced expeditions.
by archisgore
Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:46 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: looking to dive dec 30-31
Replies: 16
Views: 3468

Re: looking to dive dec 30-31

I'll join you as always. Sorry for abandoning you - I got the flu last week and am on my last day of quarantine. I'll be back to diving from tomorrow.
by archisgore
Tue Dec 18, 2012 11:38 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Dec 26-28 - Cove 1 Mapping Buddy
Replies: 5
Views: 1028

Re: Dec 26-28 - Cove 1 Mapping Buddy

Totally! I live up the street, and dive Cove2 all the time. I'm comfortable right upto my limits of 130'. Count me in.
by archisgore
Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:55 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Dec 26-28 - Cove 1 Mapping Buddy
Replies: 5
Views: 1028

Re: Dec 26-28 - Cove 1 Mapping Buddy

Can you dive with a regular-joe diver? I'm in town, I'm on vacation and I'm available. I'm just AOW.
by archisgore
Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:53 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Bomber Wreck Dive
Replies: 22
Views: 4944

Re: Bomber Wreck Dive

I just read this whole thing! Now I want in!
by archisgore
Fri Dec 07, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Dive shops at hoods canal?
Replies: 3
Views: 1096

Dive shops at hoods canal?

So I had two bottles of nitrox and heard a hissing sound from the back of my trunk today evening. I'm guessing one bottle is out. Any chance there's a shop there who can fill me up in the morning?
by archisgore
Thu Dec 06, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: Find a Buddy
Topic: Diving this weekend
Replies: 3
Views: 1741

Re: Diving this weekend

I can do upto no-deco-limits easy. Got 2 HP120s and 2 LP80s all filled and ready to dive.
by archisgore
Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: Find a Buddy
Topic: Diving this weekend
Replies: 3
Views: 1741

Re: Diving this weekend

I can do both Saturday and Sunday mornings anywhere in a 60-100 mile vicinity of Seattle.