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  1. AzAtty

    Trimix in Mesa

    Vic Engdahl has been offering TDI advanced nitrox/deco procedures, and he has started doing advanced wreck classes (overhead). Trimix is on the list of classes, but it's booked as requested. Since El Mar is overhauling its fill station with a new booster and banks, trimix may simply be added...
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    Questions about Rocky Point

    My most recent Rocky Point dive review. IMHO, it's more of a "I'm in Rocky Point so I may as well dive" location rather than "I want to go to Rocky Point to dive" sort of place.
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    Is it true? Can you use some EANx blends in tanks not O2 cleaned?

    PADI's manual merely states that if partial pressure blending is used, a cylinder must meet oxygen service standards because it is exposed to 100% O2 during the filling/blending process. The PADI manual does not mention "membrane" because the course does not detail all processes by which nitrox...
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    Star Trek Dive Team

    I wonder what flavor of Koolaid they serve....
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    Computer; Console or Wrist?

    Wrist. Because you'll die if it's mounted in a console. :D
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    Etymology of the word 'Stroke'

    As I understand the politically correct version, the term comes from "ego stroker", supposedly coined by Parker Turner. I've seen varying accounts of what it means. I could be wrong, though. I think there's a more colorful meaning behind the term.
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    Trimix in Mesa

    I stopped by El Mar yesterday afternoon to waste some time. Anthony told me that El Mar is overhauling its fill station and will be offering trimix early next year. No idea on the cost yet, but they'll be billing per cubic foot of helium and O2. They're also changing the pricing of nitrox...
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    World's Best First Aid kit

    Nah, you've just positioned yourself as the alpha male, and us smaller dogs are intimidated. Your kit is the most comprehensive I've seen this side of my trauma bag, and I built it service multiple people for a week in the boonies. I'd love to see a list of what you have so I can supplement mine.
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    Salt River Diving

    I'm in Los Angeles tomorrow, booked Thursday, but might be able to pull off Friday afternoon if I don't have to go to Yuma.
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    Off Topic Jabber and Bull Session

    All this talk about the animal kiddies. I have a case on appeal to the Arizona Court of Appeals seeking to expand the common law to allow animal guardians to recover damages other than "fair market value" of the animal in the case of death or injury. My client's opening brief is due in 8 days.
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    Salt River Diving

    Which day were you thinking?
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    7 Day Liveaboard in Sea of Cortez?

    I spent less than $2k for 8 days in Cozumel last month, and that price included airfare, hotel, meals, 23 dives, nitrox, and shopping. You could easily do Bonaire, Cancun, Coz, or Grand Cayman for the price of the liveaboard.
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    Lake Pleasant Diving

    Josh, I may be able to pull off a Friday afternoon dive. I'll be coming back in town from a hearing in Prescott around 3:30 or so, and my availability will be dependent upon whether my wife expects me home early or late.
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    Any news on Oasis?

    Rumor was that Ultimate Dive and Travel was looking at the location, but if the shop is locked, who knows whether it happened.
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    diving deep on the afternoon trip

    Yes, you are wrong to assume so. Your computer does not tell YOU what YOU can do. It only tells you what it's algorithm says a diver fitting its tested criteria *may* be able to do with an acceptable probability of DCS. Case in point: this week one of our trip members took a chamber ride in...
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    My morning dive report...

    Yes, it's at Punta Sur. We did it on 100's (I thought the posted pic was from DT, but maybe not--not my camera). I wouldn't attempt DT on an 80. We ran the gas calc at a worst case depth of 150 with deco and on thirds, and it wasn't doable on 80's if we observed thirds. The overhead...
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    My morning dive report...

    Need I say more? Devil's Throat Max depth: 140 Time: 32 min. Temperature: 81 Visibility: At least 140 feet. I could see the surface from max depth; I couldn't see the bottom of the dropoff where we exited, but it was a couple thousand feet, I think. Amazing dive.
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    Learning the physiology of diving

    Dr. Bookspan's work is a pleasure to read, and if you order it directly from her, she'll autograph it for you. I might suggest reading it first to get a basic understanding of the subject matter, and then dive into the Rubicon repository.
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    Non-diving spouses

    Simple steps for living with a NDSO (non-diving significant other) 1. Lie. A lot. 2. Have a secret bank account (see #1) 3. Plan trips early and give her plenty of notice. Make sure the money is non-refundable (see #1). 4. Let her plan every other non-diving excursion. Don't...
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    Conditions/reports OTHER than lake Pleasant

    I have dove Saguaro on multiple occasions. The conditions vary little (aptly described above). I will still dive it if someone is desperate enough to go.
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