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Hello all!

I'm a newly certified diver since the beginning of Oct this year. I have my AOW/Drysuit certs and about 20 dives in. I'm looking to find a buddy to build up navigation skills, experience with some of the milder current sites around Seattle/Tacoma, and just generally exploring the sites within the area. Looking to add Night/Deep Diver/Rescue certs over the next few months as well.

Preference is to find 1) buddies at my level to do some exploring with and/or 2) experienced buddies that might help me build up my skills or introduce me to new dive sites. I have my own equipment/drysuit except tanks and I'm available weekends or weekdays if close to Seattle. I own my own business, so sneaking away for a few hours on a weekday can usually be arranged. :) I've joined the Marker Buoy Dive Club also.

Looking forward to chatting with folks!
-Shawn
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Have you tried diving keystone? I`ll try to get a trip up there soon on a weekend. Highly recommended, but you have to plan it right.
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I've heard great things about Keystone Jetty, but not dived there yet. I just know that timing is everything there in terms of current, etc. So, I'm definitely looking to dive there for the first time with someone who knows the site well. I'd definitely be up for it...Fair warning, I'm a bit of an air hog still (hopefully not for long). :-)
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Welcome to the board, and to the addiction!
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Happy New Year!
Welcome! I hope we can see you around the dive site soon :)
Live Long And Prosper!!!

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Welcome! Don't worry, we were all air hogs at one point. It passes!
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Happy new year and thanks for all the warm welcomes!

I actually did several dives this weekend and saw a big improvement in air consumption. I was able to drop five lbs of lead off and got a bit better trimmed out. And I'm getting more used to my dry suit. Taken all together, it made a huge difference. Got a lot of good tips off the forum. Thanks!

Hope to see everybody soon!

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Good to hear!

I'll likely be heading to Keystone on Jan 28, if the wind forecast is good. I'm happy to ditch my camera and show some newer divers the place.
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Jan 28 would work for me. Looking at the tides/current predictions, it looks like noon to about 4:30p would be good if I am reading them right.
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I'm in for Keystone!!! I love that place!!! :)
Live Long And Prosper!!!

Stay Warm underwater with the Weezle Extreme Plus undergarment! Please let me know if you would like to order one or have any questions. :luv: :partydance: :eric: :taco:
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