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  1. CT-Rich

    Question What to do with very old gear

    My brother works at a charity that refurbishes old bicycles. They sell them, give them a way to people that can't afford to buy them. None of those bikes are given out are unsafe. Regulators have not changed a heck of a lot in 40 years. You can still get parts for many of them. I gave my...
  2. CT-Rich

    Question What to do with very old gear

    The assumption is to dive with it. Old gear can be stripped for parts, cut up for use in unrelated function. Masks and fins can last a very long time, as can a BCD or a regulator. Our society has gotten an ingrained belief that everything is ultimately disposable. When I go to goodwill with...
  3. CT-Rich

    Question What to do with very old gear

    That's why God created bike locks....
  4. CT-Rich

    New Shearwater Dive Computer - 2024!

    The induction charging on the Peregrine was the killer app for me. I have lost a $400 camera and a $400 computer to flooding over the years. Never having to open a seal to replace a battery was a very attractive feature. I overall, I have really liked it. Easy to program, easy to use, nice...
  5. CT-Rich

    Question What to do with very old gear

    Free to a good home is probably not a bad idea. A Dive computers for 25 bucks will probably sell because it can be a cheap solution for a Newbie or a cheap back up. some of the stuff might find a home, lead weights, dive knives, fins fall into the "can never have enough spares" category...
  6. CT-Rich

    Drysuit Neck Seal Too Tight

    I almost blacked out on a surface swim after a dive because the neck seal was too tight. It was snug on the dive, but after surfacing, I got tunnel vision and ended up up dumping my weights so I could lay flat on the surface for the swim in. I wouldn't get in the water with a neck seal that you...
  7. CT-Rich

    The Underwater Bike....

    Have you heard of our lord and Savior, BP/W? If you have a moment, I can explain.....
  8. CT-Rich

    What the hell happened at Vortex Springs this past weekend?

    Damn, they want to make America more like Florida? Up here in CT, we hardly ever eat our police officers.
  9. CT-Rich

    The Underwater Bike....

    First, does it come lubed for comfort? Watching the video, they are burning air to make that thing move. To ride it you need to have your feet in some type of stirrup and what do you do on the surface? Your feet are attached. This contraption is going to cost about the same as a battery...
  10. CT-Rich

    Things you've found under water

    I know someone (who is on SB) that did a solo knight dive and had anchored his flag off shore and forgot to retrieve it at the end of the dive... The next morning the Fire department was out looking for him. He was too embarrassed to call and claim it.
  11. CT-Rich

    Unknown Woody From “Dive Talk” DCS and Medical Journey

    Being Rich is more fun if there is money involved…😟
  12. CT-Rich

    Unknown Woody From “Dive Talk” DCS and Medical Journey

    Boy did you come to the wrong place….* *This page 39 of a discussion about one incident and the video. Would you like a straw to go with your horse juice?
  13. CT-Rich

    Unknown Woody From “Dive Talk” DCS and Medical Journey

    Regardless of whether you like Dive Talk or not, this is a conversation that should be had. DAN procedures can be improved and diver expectations of what they can expect can be tempered.
  14. CT-Rich

    Timing of Dives

    Four dives in a day is quite a bit of diving and you will want a decent surface interval between the two deep dives. Three dive in a day and an option on night dive would be what I would do. Nitrox will be good for the shallow dives. If you are in good shape I think it will be fine, but if...
  15. CT-Rich

    DIY Mailbox

    All questions shall be answered… with today’s mail.
  16. CT-Rich

    DIY Mailbox

    The hinge is on the bottom and standard mailbox clasp at the top. I am not sure I would do it the same way again. The hatch is very heavy and held closed by the clasp, friction with the boot and six counter sunk Neodymium magnets. I won’t be surprised if I have to go out and fix it periodically.
  17. CT-Rich

    Cape Cod... too dangerous or okay?

    That is true. I still have a coffee can of powder out in my shed... I don't remember if you were in any of my other videos, beside this one from 2017
  18. CT-Rich

    Cape Cod... too dangerous or okay?

    I was honored to share some of those dives with you.
  19. CT-Rich

    DIY Mailbox

    Just put this up today.
  20. CT-Rich

    Recommend me a trip as a new diver

    I have done Bonaire and and Florida. Bonaire is better diving and the total cost of the trip was less than a trip to Florida when you factor in everything.
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