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  1. mbrownsen

    Shore diving LA/OC area, early Jan

    The interesting part of vets tends to be a bit deeper( but its a grab bag you never know)... Old Marineland is good but sorta condition sensitive ( swell vis.... long walk and rock entry, Shaw's is really a few places... divers cove, rockpile.... good shallow dives get your bearing before you...
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    Friends looking to get OW certified in LA

    Agree Malibu is strong. They offer drysuit with open water and have rental dry suits I like Pacific Wilderness Home because they or their club offer more dives than anyone in the area. you can dive free 1-3 times a week you just need to have air and gear. The club is very welcoming and helpful...
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    Found at Vets

    Found Alex Johnson's Fin at vets last sat. called and texted the # but no luck. anyone know Alex?
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    Bottom Scratcher

    It’s a great boat with a great history. They have been redoing it and running channel swim trips for distance swimmers. Keep checking back when it’s ready it will be nice.
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    Channel islands or Catalina?

    Ca boats are more less a dive platform and you and your buddy are on your own in the water. San cemente is awesome but you never know if the military will close the island. Then the boats divert. Many boat will let you crash on board the night before. The water will most likely be in the mid...
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    Casino point diving tips

    Get a DM to take our on a refresher dive at vets or something before then.... work out any issues, figure out your weights and you will have way more fun at the park. the left side is more shallow and the swim platform often has some cool stuff if you look
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    For Sale Heiser 120

    80 obo. Read the details these tanks are beasts. Pick up in Los Angeles area 3190 psi 8.03 od 25” long plus valve 55# empty w/o valve 70ish full with valve boot -18/-26.5 buoyancy empty/full So like 15# more than most 120s 2015 hydro needs due for vip
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    For Sale Vintage double 45 free to good home

    In Vip 2017psi. Los Angeles area free to someone who wants to dive them.
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    Itinerary Review and Advice - Ventura Boat Diving

    !00% true! They are a solid shop. the Raptor is a great little boat loved the crew. My experience of getting booked on a boat where I was the only qualified diver was on a different boat through a different shop. My point is... call ahead and know what you are in for. If you are diving at a...
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    Itinerary Review and Advice - Ventura Boat Diving

    lots of shuttles. Init and many more... Maybe a rollie bag or folding luggage hand truck if you don't rent a car. it can take a min to get uber or lyft out at the harbor so plan for that. With all the thermal junk you will want a steel tank and not a 72/80 unless you are a smaller...
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    Suggestions for a day trip for out of towners near Culver/El Seg

    Dive n surf has a small boat out of king harbor Redondo beach called the island diver. They may be a good option as you can rent gear and get on a boat in the same area. You could do a couple of dives in 2-3 hours after work. Tony is the guy there that runs dive stuff. They just repowered...
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    vintage gear

    I'm not a vintage guy but maybe one of you would like this stuff? Vintage Scuba stuff
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    Where do you keep your snorkel?

    Thanks for bringing this up again. Its always fun to see strong opinions... can we argue about where your octo "should" be next. or if air 2's are good or bad.
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    Big Disappointment at Big Sur

    Diving is a type of gambling.... but if you don't play you cant win....
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    HOG/TDI repair training

    I'm interested! Have been asking around and have a friend who would also like to do the class.
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    Bacteria levels at La Jolla

    Tons of variable! Rain, tides, current, # of kids/dogs on the beach..... San Diego County Beach Status - San Diego Coastkeeper Looks like there are a few spots... The children's pool is like the ruins of an enclosed saltwater pool that limits the circulation. Seals are one theory... kids...
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    Gear Swap Meet

    IMG_1760 by mbrownsen posted Jun 1, 2017 at 10:38 AM Jocko's Swap Meet thing! It's free expect for the food and that funds a good cause...
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    2017 swap meet
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    How do I dive in California!?

    I love me some shore diving... but... if I'm driving far with limited control in terms of timing the conditions... I'd try to hop on a 2-3 day boat... I dive with the power scuba group sometimes and they have some folks that trek out from AZ....check out the Pacific star and the Horizons'...
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    Lost and Found for SoCal

    Found at Vets park in Redondo: Blue mask and snorkel (NOT the one Lee is looking for above...lol) tinted w/ black skirt Part of a crouch strap. (bet from a rescue class?) Missing at vets 6' orange pole spear...for a friend.. off to find a silver sharpie to put my cell # on all my crap...lol
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