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  1. vincent54

    First time in Cayman Islands!

    1)I love the wall at King Point Condos, south side. Calm day, better than a boat dive. Ladder and a cutout to get in and out. Always see sharks. 2)If you don't mind a swim, Public Beach from the shore is a fun swim out to wall and back. There are some swim throughs from the sand flat out...
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    Tooth Extraction + Implant - Your Experience?

    I kept a nice article by Dr Stein, who is on Scubaboard, from an Alert Diver. Scuba Diving and Dental Implants Should answer all the questions.
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    First time in Cayman Islands!

    No. Monday after getting to Brac, go to Cayman National Bank and exchange for Cayman Dollars(they have the only ATM). The stores/restaurants take US currency, but I seem to come up short after every deal. Maybe I'll see you in the water. I don't know if you are boat diving, but...
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    Update on Brac Beach and Cobalt Coast Resorts

    It will be windy 5 of 7 days on the North side. The other two will be epic days of diving. It doesn't matter what time of year. I have had a week of calm weather in February, and a week of wind in July. Just go around to the calm side if it's windy. Personally, I like the windier...
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    Shark?

    Without a good view of the fins and gills, I'm thinking it is a Smooth hound Shark. Was it caught fishing?
  6. vincent54

    First time in Cayman Islands!

    I recommend Walton's Mango Manor, Stake Bay An awesome Bed and breakfeast. Mrs. Lynn makes the best breakfast ever and the dive site in front of the property is one of my favorites She's a retired nurse and is helpful when health issues arise. My son had an ear/vertigo issue that she...
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    Scubaboard Surge 2017 Central

    take the 3mm... everyone I dive with gets cold on dive 2 without the wetsuit. I go without, and get cold. Plus, if you do some shore diving you'll have some protection from the iron ore and fire coral. Have fun!!
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    Scubaboard Surge 2017 Central

    Cayman air will get you through security if you are stuck in a line. They will pull you to the front. Been there and done that. When you get to the customs and immigration, go through the line that says in transit. They will get you through quick, then grab the luggage and recheck...
  9. vincent54

    Ideas for dive locations.

    Cayman Brac, Brac Scuba Shack Leisle and Martin run an awesome shop. Ultra patient and are exceptional with the kids and rookie divers. In my opoinion, they run one of the best dive operations around. Rent a house with a pool, a condo or stay at Brac Reef Resort. I like BRR...
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    Dive Cylinder Explodes - Sydney

    I have old aluminum tanks. How do you find out if the alloy is the 6051 alloy? Do they have a marking somewhere? I don't own a tank less than 10 years old, and they have passed hydro but sounds like the failure can occur anyway. Maybe it's time to replace. Embarrassed to say I assumed a...
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    Are dry suits worth it?

    I had a drysuit, got rid of it. Now I can't wait to buy another. Tried diving wet here in Michigan and it is horrible. I may even start using one in Brac, with a pee valve. I'm thinking DUI because of the zip seal, but saw some sub 1000 dollar drysuits on ebay. Not sure of their...
  12. vincent54

    Cayman Brac Beach Resort - Shore Diving?

    I never lock up anything. Brac is pretty much crime free. However, my wallet is usually empty from buying food and non caymanian beer. I think I bought a case of Corona for about 50 dollars. They got me, my mouth was open. Dive anywhere you want and find an area where no else is in...
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    Flying Cayman Airways to Cayman Brac

    I fly into Brac all the time and never have an issue. It can get hectic on Saturdays, but they try to accurate everyone from what I observe. Cheers
  14. vincent54

    Looking for the perfect shore dive

    I always dive with a buddy in Brac. However, sometimes they don't show up at the predetermined dive site and the dive goes on. No big deal. I don't normally talk much and can't remember ever telling anyone at the dive shops where or with whom I dive with. Sign the tanks out and dive...
  15. vincent54

    Roll call - Cayman Brac -Shore diving anyone?

    Atlantis is totally accessible from shore. if memory serves me use the ramp at Radar and swim northwest. Every dive is worth it!!!! 50 to 60 feet and will always have turtles , rays, nurse sharks and grouper...the usual suspects cheers
  16. vincent54

    Roll call - Cayman Brac -Shore diving anyone?

    I just got back from Brac and usually just shore dive. Kings Point on the south has a ladder access for one of the best dives around. Public beach allows you to access another beautiful wall. Check the swell. I happened to miss on a return through the cut and the swell took across the...
  17. vincent54

    Trimix

    If you are doing sample problems, you can check your answers with this calculator. Trimix Calculator - Best Mix - The Scuba Doctor It calculates your answer to be 14/47 and only 214.10 dollars for the fill.
  18. vincent54

    Where to retire?

    Don't forget the 20,000 CI fee for becoming a resident of independent means on any of the Cayman Islands. You can stay up to 6 months at a time in Cayman and leave and return. I prefer to keep my USA residency, it's the best country in the world. Especially for medical reasons. I like...
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    Grouper Id Help Needed......what Is

    Pictures Summary Here is a picture of a Tiger Grouper from Cuba. Looks a lot like the one pictured.
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