Divers? Anyone else?
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Fishtigua said:
No, not really. Black Tips and White Tips are pretty harmless. The ones I've found to be on the nippy side are the Reef sharks. Darting around at low level, they don't look and they don't think. Just taste.
The real buggers are the Tigers. They really don't give a f
k.
One parrot table 4 please... The real buggers are the Tigers. They really don't give a f
k.Edited by Fishtigua on Friday 4th April 18:32
I've had a parrotfish chase me, and my wife has had an anemonefish (clownfish) come 6 feet out of its anemone to square off.
Oh, and we had a bunch of barracuda stalking us on a night dive off Koh Phi Phi - every time you shone a torch in their direction, they did their best 'we're not following you, nothing to see here' faces.
Fish are rubbish at that.
Oh, and we had a bunch of barracuda stalking us on a night dive off Koh Phi Phi - every time you shone a torch in their direction, they did their best 'we're not following you, nothing to see here' faces.
Fish are rubbish at that.
Du1point8 said:
That's what I have as a main light, need something pocket sized. Good choice though!The Aquatec Aquastar 5 does the job for me: http://www.divelife.co.uk/scuba-manufacturers/Aqua...
There is a smaller model too that is okay: http://www.divelife.co.uk/scuba-manufacturers/Aqua...
There is a smaller model too that is okay: http://www.divelife.co.uk/scuba-manufacturers/Aqua...
I'm using an ND Mini Quest as a backup, works quite nicely and is really compact. 230 Lumens and 45 quid isn't too shabby.
Edit for link http://www.ndiver.com/products/Mini-Quest-Torch.ht...
Edit for link http://www.ndiver.com/products/Mini-Quest-Torch.ht...
I'm currently in Stromness diving Scapa. We're on the MV Invincible, and I have to say it is an awesome boat. The bloody rebreather managed two days of diving until the brand new cells replaced under warranty packed in! Fortunately I brought some OC kit too, so I have done some great diving. I'll post some pictures when I get home.
PADI Divemaster here :waves:
I've dived all over, I did my DM course in S.E Asia in '09 and went wherever there was work or offers of free food
Living in the east midlands now and dive as much as I can in the UK, usually Stoney is my "go-to" place to get a fix if I'm feeling withdrawal symptoms.
I'm usually the twunt who is freezing my balls off on the 2nd dive in my 7mm semi dry..... which reminds me..... need to get a dry suit spec. sorted ASAP!
Anyone go to Stoney regularly?
Finally, here's a picture of when I was working on a live-aboard in the Similans
I've dived all over, I did my DM course in S.E Asia in '09 and went wherever there was work or offers of free food
Living in the east midlands now and dive as much as I can in the UK, usually Stoney is my "go-to" place to get a fix if I'm feeling withdrawal symptoms.
I'm usually the twunt who is freezing my balls off on the 2nd dive in my 7mm semi dry..... which reminds me..... need to get a dry suit spec. sorted ASAP!
Anyone go to Stoney regularly?
Finally, here's a picture of when I was working on a live-aboard in the Similans
There is no need to do a drysuit spec. I have never been asked to show one to dive at any UK inland site or dive boat, or when purchasing a suit. If you know a competent buddy who is experienced in diving in a drysuit, a couple of shallow bimbles under their watchful eye should be enough to get used to it without lining PADI's pockets. This may not be the case if you try to hire a suit though.
Ganglandboss said:
There is no need to do a drysuit spec. I have never been asked to show one to dive at any UK inland site or dive boat, or when purchasing a suit. If you know a competent buddy who is experienced in diving in a drysuit, a couple of shallow bimbles under their watchful eye should be enough to get used to it without lining PADI's pockets. This may not be the case if you try to hire a suit though.
True... I hate how PADI tries to charge for everything! 
Unfortunately I don't have a buddy and usually just insta-buddy or solo dive, although I have just managed to talk my step-dad into doing his OW...
I may have a buddy! I think I'll just fork out the £50.00 (?????) for the spec and then I am covered if I decide I'm too much of a fanny for the 7mm SD suit.
Edited by SickFish on Tuesday 17th June 13:53
Might be a long shot but I may as well ask, I am thinking of retiring my pretty tired buddy commando BCD and looking to move to a rear inflate or even wing/ back plate setup for single cylinder.
Anyone have a serviceable wing and b/p or rear inflate (wing style) BCD that is gathering dust and would be willing to sell?
Anyone have a serviceable wing and b/p or rear inflate (wing style) BCD that is gathering dust and would be willing to sell?
Edited by SickFish on Wednesday 18th June 09:23
Ganglandboss said:
themanwithnoname said:
SickFish said:
Ganglandboss said:
Flash git!
Edited by SickFish on Saturday 28th June 08:54
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