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So class doesn't start until Monday night, but I have been spending as much time in the water as I can. A few times in Lake Wa, Salmon Bay, and then the last two weeks I have gone to Edmonds to explore the Oil Dock. Last week it was FAR more "currenty" than yesterday. Both times though I spent...

Well in that case I hope I can make it through my OW classes in two weeks in my 7mm. ;-)

In fact I had, my dad used to say it all the time.... "Hey dummy, don't roll your eyes at me like I asked you a dumb question, theres no such thing, BUUUUURP!" Thanks.

Thanks TSandM, was in NWSD getting the last of my trio outfitted and they had some very nice things to say about you (as of course do I). I am on the NWUE e-mail list (or at least get a digest of posts) and wonder would I be welcome to attend a workshop like that as a novice OR even an...

thanks went snorkeling around the edmonds oil dock today, was fun. Saw some really cool HUGE purple star fish, and some crabs, somethings that looked like huge snails and some urchins. Two divers were coming in as we were going out and they warned that the currents were the strongest they had...

won't download for me, but sound very interesting. Maybe host it on a rapidshare acct? I have one and would holst the link there but can't DL the video to upload it.

Taken a lot longer than I had hoped due to scheduling issues with my friends and all. I am very excited though to get in the water, and wanted to thank you all for your help and patience with my silly questions all along. Now at least I have my book and stuff to read to keep me busy until I can...

for the record you can get into an Akona pretty cheap. Mine is a one piece 7mm was a gift, but I saw the price paid was 170 shipped. sorry by the way still waiting on the name of that wax. My buddy who has it is a fireman and may not be able to get back to me till his shift is over in a few days.

yes there is my buddy has some and I have seen it in a little brown tube that looks like a sunscreen tube. The stuff looks a little like a wax. I called him and left a message to see what it's called. I know he got it at a Seattle area surf shop but I am sure that the dive shops would have it. I...

i don't think it is distressingly tight, just uncomfortable when I lean forward really. I haven't tried it on with the hood I havwe. The hood is too tight at the chin and I worry aboit about it with the wetsuit. I have thought about trimming the wetsuit neckline but haven't decided what to do...

How did the stretching go? I mean I have a 7mm akona one piece and it is a little snug in the neck. More like cut in the wrong place for my neck I guess as it is tight on the front throat area and I have a bit of extra room in the back. I just got a hood and have yet to mate them. I worry it...

How awesome is this? I mean I have been a bit concerned about how much diving I will actually get done since I have tues and wed off (and my buddy who's getting cert'ed with me has an unpredictable schedule)and figured nobody else would dive on Tuesdays. I am really excited about this thanks for...

maybe I read that wrong. Did I offend you? I am only trying to learn, sorry if that means I am posting for "self entertainment".

my wetsuit is nearly a semi dry I think, at last I was dry till I tried to figure out how to pee. Then when I did I realized quickly that I hadn't been wet prior to relieving myself and then had to figure out how to resolve THAT issue. So I flooded it with water vie the neck line, only it didn't...

Cool anyone seen The Warrens DVD? Dan from NWSD was part of the team that made the dvd and also filmed the Warren car, very cool footage. I own it and watched it like 3 times. Check out www.dcsfilms.com for some really cool vids and pics of wrecks.

Would love to TSandM, you have been very patient with my silly questions, and very very helpful. Would love to go for a dive with you. Thanks again to all. Jake

TSandM I don't ave a choice, I am so gung ho to get started its making me crazy. I had so much fun on tuesday the ONLY reason we got out when we did is my buddy was getting cold in his 3mm (he has a 6mm with a rip anyone repair locally?). I could hace stayed in all day, although I think a hood...

glad someone chuckled, that was really my goal. I was histericval laughing while putting it on, I had trouble getting it up to my shoulders, the second time i put it on was MUCH smoother that time I just needed a buddy to zip. TSandM I think you make a great point about buddying. THe fact is i...

OK< and I do believe that this Akona is maybe a BIT tighter than perfect, but I fear the next size up would be loose and would allow too much cold water in. I wore it in the Ocean for the first time this past Tues, I was toasty warm (except my bare hands and head) and in fact stayed pretty much...

I am not in any position to give advice to anyone. I did have a thought though, he/she is talking about getting a wetsuit and I wondered if since at 16 one can only presume there may be a fair amount of future growing. Would it be wise to look into some of the super stretchy options, like the...