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  1. Dann

    where to go in Cuba

    @ glennaldo See my "Trip Report: Santa Lucia, Cuba [Dec 06-13, 2011]" in the Greater Antilles section. Also, pm for more info. I can give you specifics if you need. dann
  2. Dann

    Trip Report: Santa Lucia, Cuba [Dec 06-13, 2011]

    As promised in my previous thread, here's a quick write-up on our last trip. Landed in Camaguay on Dec 06, bus trip to the resort (Be Live Brisas) too about 2 hours. We traveled with friends and picked up a few beers at the airport, so the ride didn't seem that bad. The resort was ok, it's...
  3. Dann

    where to go in Cuba

    Jeremyl We stayed and dove at Jibacoa. There are 2 dive ops here. One at Breezes - does farther and deeper dives. the other at Villa Chameleon, does shore and boat/paddle-boat dives. Snorkeling is done right off the beach as there's plenty to see (lots of coral right off the beach). Jibacoa is...
  4. Dann

    Diving in Cuba

    edit: My previous post was a bit confusing. Sorry about that. I did dive with both shops. Morning dives (deep dives) i did with breezes since they were going farther and deeper. All other dives of the day (from 10am) I did with villa cameleon. Where I enjoyed the deep dives in the morning, I...
  5. Dann

    Dive Rite Led Lux4 vs LightMonkey 9W

    I've had the light since may. I've put approx 20 hrs or so on it. I don't use it every dive. No issues so far. I did use dive rite's customer service in the past for different reasons and they are top notch. The light seems to be well built. I'm happy with the purchase
  6. Dann

    Diving in Cuba

    @ Torontonian I'm definitely sad to hear about your experience at Jibacoa. We had nothing bad happening to us for the duration. The tablecloth story - we had similar experiences. At the table, we always made sure not to set anything directly on the tablecloth, always used a plate. If needed to...
  7. Dann

    Dive Rite Led Lux4 vs LightMonkey 9W

    Hi I have a Lux4 and I'm very pleased with the light. It's plenty bright for its size with good coverage. I use it with the Goodman handle when diving dry, and switch to elastic when diving wet. As far as replacing the battery - you have access to it. I keep mine disconnected except when...
  8. Dann

    Diving in Cuba

    Good to know about DAN not covering Cuba. Thank you. As an update - we're going to Santa Lucia (Shark's friends). Hopefully will be a good trip. Will update when I return.
  9. Dann

    Diving in Cuba

    Hey DM I would agree that if Americans traveled to Cuba the price would go up, due to demand (looking at the number of US population and proximity to the island). Would not only drive the price up but also push for additional development. Regarding diving in Cuba, our experience was good. In...
  10. Dann

    Top diving regions in Cuba

    MartinL how was Cuba? I'm also interested to hear about your experience. Thanks
  11. Dann

    Diving in Cuba

    hey Koksie Thanks for the heads-up. We always take our gear with us (except tank and weights) :) It's sad to hear about your experience on Maria la Gorda, since it's supposed to be one of THE places to dive in Cuba. We had a great experience at villa chameleon jibacoa, including diving...
  12. Dann

    Diving in Cuba

    Hello Went to Cuba in April 2011, stayed and dove at Jibacoa. Keeping an open mind - this place is not bad, considering the 20cuc/dive and the proximity to all dive sites. Also, the ppl working there were very friendly. Now, we're ready to vacation again, this time at beginning of...
  13. Dann

    I Got Bored Today So I made a new Back Plate...

    XL clips are ok. keep me in mind when you're ready to trial them in cold water. I'll be your guinea pig :)
  14. Dann

    I Got Bored Today So I made a new Back Plate...

    hello DP Please let me know when you take orders :D They look GREAT. Aren't the perimeter holes too far from the edge, (mainly lower ones)? What size of bolt snap do you use? med? large? thanks Dan
  15. Dann

    Text wrapping

    Hello With the new face of SB, the text wrapping inside the post window seems to have disapear. The thread width is as wide as the longest post (looks like the whole post has been written on one loooong line). I have not changed any settings on any of my computers (both Mac and PC). It's the...
  16. Dann

    D/R STA Will Not Fit My Venture Wing

    Rock2r - seems that my Voyager had similar issues - the grommets location is off and that places the sta in a NG (not good) condition. Back to DR it goes to be replaced. Big 'Thank You' to Dive Rite's customer service (Mike), including Kathleen, who kept me updated on a daily basis.
  17. Dann

    Trim problem: foot heavy

    Just adding to what was said already: - when you're horizontal in the water, try keeping your head low or looking down to the bottom. This will pitch your body forward slightly, lifting you lower body, and feet. Looking forward and/or up all the time, pitches you backwards, hence forcing you...
  18. Dann

    D/R STA Will Not Fit My Venture Wing

    Hi Kathleen I'll give it a shot. However, I can't even tighten the STA without sandwiching the wing between the STA and the BP. It's physicaly impossible to tighten the STA w/o pinching the wing. I managed to pull on the wing to go over the top of the STA, however, the edge of the STA now...
  19. Dann

    D/R STA Will Not Fit My Venture Wing

    Hello I have the same issue as the OP. My setup consists of: DR BP, DR (Edit) Voyager EXP and the DR STA. The STA studs fit the wing grommet spacing as well as the BP spacing. The bottom end of the STA clears the wing, however, the top overlaps quite a bit with the underside of the wing. If...
  20. Dann

    Bulletproof reg with a design that's been around forever?

    Take a look at Zeagle. Bought an used DS-V reg set (1st & 2nd stage, octo, LPI and pressure gauge incl'g hoses) for $250 on this board. This is a sealed 1st stage, reliable, easy to breathe, dry reg. you can buy parts directly from the company too. In case you buy new, then you have free parts...
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