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    Any Labor Day Diving?

    Two tankers both Sat & Sun at Thunder Bay, Alpena. Great weather, great viz, great diving.
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    Homemade Swimmer's Ear formula needed

    Doc, The function of the mineral oil is...what, please? Thanks,
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    drysuit base layer

    Medium weight polypro as base with 100 weight Andies over that. That's worked from 51F in Scapa Flow to low 30's in Great Lakes and ice diving.
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    Recommended Dive Operator in Maui?

    I dove with Ed Robinson's outfit. Small groups broken up by cert level, DM to each group. Very good DMs. All willing (and able) to show you where the good stuff is. None were into speeding around, so I could really laze along and get a good look at things. The all-day to Lanai was a lot of...
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    Back from Tobermory.. What a GREAT trip!!

    Glad you had such a good time. Ain't diving the greatest?
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    Tobermoray.... Here I Come!!!!!

    OK, Erich, have fun. Word of advice. Stay off the "Arabia"! It's bitten too many new divers.
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    Hello All... New Diver, New Member.

    Whitestar is part of the sandusky county park system. http://www.scpd-parks.org/whitestar.htm Portage is a privately owned quarry. http://www.portagequarry.com/quarry.html Neither one has the toys that Gilboa has. Their main attraction si 1. cheaper, and 2. 1/2 hour closer, 3...
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    Hello All... New Diver, New Member.

    True on both counts, my friend. It is an amazing ride, but it is truly for the experienced. With one exception. On the Canadian side are the old CSL docks. Canadian LDS's do their open water there. Calm, protected, only 20 deep, but it's also an intro to the river. Otherwise, we do...
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    Hello All... New Diver, New Member.

    We use Union Lake to stay tuned up (tho' not in the middle of summer, lest the nautical cuisinarts do you a treat!). Maceday for deep, but boring dives. We're big on the St. Clair river, which is more over your way.
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    Anyone have first-hand info on diving in Panama?

    I dove Bocas Del Toro last year. Very funky and laid-back. There ain't no 5 star hotels here, but it was absolutely the cheapest dive vacation I've taken. It's best point is the macro life. We saw no big critters. Dove with Bocas Water Sports. If you're interested at all, PM me and I'll...
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    Hello All... New Diver, New Member.

    Welcome, Erich, from the NW side of town. I think you'll find this a pretty good place.
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    Scubapro Superhawk NT vs. Sherwood Freedom

    I can't speak to the Sherwood, but I've had/used a Superhawk for about a year and a half and have been very happy with it. Pockets are large enough to actually be of use. I've not had any problems with the weight pockets. The D rings are stable and well-secured. Dumps are easy to reach/use...
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    Ice diving

    Sound VERY good to me and the wife. I'm sure I can round up at least one other, maybe two. Might have trouble finding more than that willing to drive that far and rent a room for... :D I will, however, ask around for a couple more. Let us talk further come the fall, eh? Meanwhile...
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    Tobermory liveaboard

    Yo, Doc, We just got info on the Dawnlight. Would you be good enough to share further info? How was the boat? Captain? Food? What did you take you shouldn't have? What did you not take you needed? Please, please. Inquiring minds want to know.
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    Ice diving

    My wife and I would be takers, depending on her teaching schedule. Probably a friend of mine, too. Where 'bouts in the northern lower are you? Just thinking if I can stay in my cabin or if I have to fight the snowmachiners for a motel room. lemme know.
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    Ice diving

    Geez! The shelters!! I think I'd have to start putting it up Friday to dive by Sunday! The way our ice has been the last couple of years, by Sunday the thing would have fallen through because of our frequent quick-thaws! What a great setup, though.
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    Say you have $100...

    I mostly agree with Ty. As he said, a light will always be useful. I would, however, encourage you to get a pair of scissors, rather than a knife. It only take one hand with scissors to cut through monofilament line. Unless you are very adept, it'll take two hands to cut through same with a...
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    Ice diving

    I use a Viking x-treme, low priced, pretty sturdy. I've not been cold in it. Well, the first moment is a wake-up, but if the rest of you is warm, it's really only momentary. Thanks for the links! Cool shots. Like Joe said, Mad Dog Expeditions will take you to Baffin island. But the...
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    Ice diving

    I agree with all Gedunk's recommendations. I have NOT seen anyone ice diving wet. Guess we're all too soft for that. I have not had to use heat packs. Polypro underwear and my Andies over that have been sufficient, but, then, everyone's thermostat is a little different. I don't know...
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    cost of drysuit alterations

    I recently saw a thread for that. Searching for "drysuit repair" should turn it up. It refers you to Superior out of Minnesota. I've had them do zippers, seals, etc. Friend of mine had pockets added. They do very good work.
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