Divers? Anyone else?
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Ahhh the practical diver... I'm very much with you on that. So long as you're comfortable and your kit works and everything falls to hand as it should, I think that's rule 6 covered.
Though I'm looking to swap out my ND Divemaster for a Hollis DX300 or similar soon.
Glad there are a few who cottoned on though, my wife just rolled her eyes at that one!
Though I'm looking to swap out my ND Divemaster for a Hollis DX300 or similar soon.
Glad there are a few who cottoned on though, my wife just rolled her eyes at that one!
SickFish said:
Ganglandboss said:
themanwithnoname said:
SickFish said:
Ganglandboss said:
Flash git!
Edited by SickFish on Saturday 28th June 08:54
Managed 8 dives from Xmas Eve to Hogmanay and one on the 3rd of Jan (having passed on the 1st and 2nd in the interests of domestic harmony).
29th Dec I christened my new twins (thanks Santa) properly after a few shallow practice dives. 34.5m stage stop dive.
31st Dec was my first 2 hour dive covering 2 caves we had spotted in the previous weeks. Stunning vis, nice and shallow and in the company of a vastly experienced cave diver.
3rd Jan, first dive of the year, nice easy dive on Billy Mae's Point.
This week I have a Cavern tomorrow in 12-18m, Thursday is a wreck in 27m and Saturday yet TBC.
Entrance to the large cave.
Long crawl through in 18m. Not a great pic.
Buddy in a shallow cavern.
Very territorial Moray at 34m
First turn in the cave approx 30m from entrance. Big surge near the roof of the cave.
Big lobster at the back if the cave.
29th Dec I christened my new twins (thanks Santa) properly after a few shallow practice dives. 34.5m stage stop dive.
31st Dec was my first 2 hour dive covering 2 caves we had spotted in the previous weeks. Stunning vis, nice and shallow and in the company of a vastly experienced cave diver.
3rd Jan, first dive of the year, nice easy dive on Billy Mae's Point.
This week I have a Cavern tomorrow in 12-18m, Thursday is a wreck in 27m and Saturday yet TBC.
Entrance to the large cave.
Long crawl through in 18m. Not a great pic.
Buddy in a shallow cavern.
Very territorial Moray at 34m
First turn in the cave approx 30m from entrance. Big surge near the roof of the cave.
Big lobster at the back if the cave.
Hi all
Some very nice photos here. All being well I'll one day have the chance to experience similar.
Couple of gear related questions if I may:
1) Any recommendations for dry-suit undergarments? I'm going to Malta late March, but would also use them in the UK all year round. I contemplated using my bike thermals, but I assume that I'd need to chop them up for the pee-valve (dry-suit hasn't arrived, so not entirely sure of the configuration).
2) I'll need a suitable bag for the flight (for dry-suit, BCD, etc, etc). Again any recommendations? There's a st load of choice out there so I know not what to get.
I'm just in the process of buying some of the torches recommended on this thread, together with some gloves, etc.
Thanks
Some very nice photos here. All being well I'll one day have the chance to experience similar.
Couple of gear related questions if I may:
1) Any recommendations for dry-suit undergarments? I'm going to Malta late March, but would also use them in the UK all year round. I contemplated using my bike thermals, but I assume that I'd need to chop them up for the pee-valve (dry-suit hasn't arrived, so not entirely sure of the configuration).
2) I'll need a suitable bag for the flight (for dry-suit, BCD, etc, etc). Again any recommendations? There's a st load of choice out there so I know not what to get.
I'm just in the process of buying some of the torches recommended on this thread, together with some gloves, etc.
Thanks
I would suggest O3 PBB, I dive all year round in the UK and it works for me, also 4th element have a system, I prefer O3 though.
As for bag, I use a Beaver bag, thick canvas still, as long as one can secure it, I use cable ties to secure any zips.
Fun dive today, 20Mtrs 4 mtr viz and 5 degrees on the surface, warmer at depth
As for bag, I use a Beaver bag, thick canvas still, as long as one can secure it, I use cable ties to secure any zips.
Fun dive today, 20Mtrs 4 mtr viz and 5 degrees on the surface, warmer at depth
4th Element Xerotherm for me - arctics for the winter months.
Most of the manufacturers do a bag for <insert cost of normal bag, print branding add £100>
I use a £20 holdall from Amazon for all mine.
Papa3 - stunning pics - this time next week I'm hoping to have the opportunity for the same subject matter off the Similan Islands.
ETA: Stoney is around 6/7 degrees if you believe the website (so 5 then)
Most of the manufacturers do a bag for <insert cost of normal bag, print branding add £100>
I use a £20 holdall from Amazon for all mine.
Papa3 - stunning pics - this time next week I'm hoping to have the opportunity for the same subject matter off the Similan Islands.
ETA: Stoney is around 6/7 degrees if you believe the website (so 5 then)
I have a Fourth Element Arctic one-piece. I find it does me fine all year round. If it is particularly cold, I'll wear some thin thermals underneath. There is a zip top and bottom, so if you want to run a tube from a catheter to your pee-valve, you can run it from beneath the zip
If I was in the market for a new undersuit, I'd probably go for separate tops and bottoms. The Fourth Element tops have a crotch loop to stop it riding up when you get into your suit.
Bag-wise, I agree that stamping a brand name on it adds a premium to the price. I have a holdall from Decathlon: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/C-869679-waterproof-hol...
Mines the 70 litre one, third row down on the left. It feels quite substantial and is fairly waterproof.
If I was in the market for a new undersuit, I'd probably go for separate tops and bottoms. The Fourth Element tops have a crotch loop to stop it riding up when you get into your suit.
Bag-wise, I agree that stamping a brand name on it adds a premium to the price. I have a holdall from Decathlon: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/C-869679-waterproof-hol...
Mines the 70 litre one, third row down on the left. It feels quite substantial and is fairly waterproof.
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