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  1. melfox26

    Georgia Aquarium dive, worth it?

    I'll be in Atlanta for a conference. Looking at the Georgia Aquarium's website, for $300, divers can get into the tank and dive with the whale shark. Has anyone here ever done that dive and can you recommend it or not? I know, it's touristy, blah blah. But, short of going on a dive trip to...
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    Family friendly beach with good diving on the Big Island?

    I'll be heading to the Big Island for a week in early June and want to get some diving in. A few years ago, I got into a little trouble with the boss (wife) because I booked 3 of our 7 mornings on Maui to go on some boat dives. I've been given the go ahead to book 1 morning outing and the...
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    recommended Kona dive op?

    Travelling to Kona for a week this summer and need a recommended dive op. No cattle cars Nitrox available Manta night dive Also, any tech dives of note on the big island? Thanks, Mel
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    FS: X-scooter Sierra, short body w/ accessories

    The recent downturn in the economy is forcing me to make tough choices. I'm not going to give up diving, but can part with some equipment that I don't use often. I'm selling my X-scooter Sierra, short body with all accessories, battery, charger, spare parts kit in waterproof case. It's only...
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    Spring Straps for SP JetFins?

    I have 3 pairs of jetfins/turtles and I have Manta spring straps on all of them. Manta Spring Straps Mel
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    Tech in the caribbean

    Sunday, 10/28/07: South Monestary Beach-Carmel, CA. 113 minute dive, max depth 50 fsw, water temp 52F. Congrats on completing a difficult class, regardless of cert organization or location. Mel
  7. melfox26

    OT: Restaurant Recommendation in Monterey

    A must-do place for breakfast is First Awakenings in Pacific Grove, walking distance from the aquarium. http://tinyurl.com/ync7jz Mel
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    Kaanapali Question

    I would recommend Extended Horizons over Lahaina Divers for 2-tank boat trips out of Lahaina. www.extendedhorizons.com They're not a "cattle boat" operation, 12 divers max between 2 DMs as opposed to 20+ divers with Lahaina Divers. I dove with them while on vacation last June. The boat...
  9. melfox26

    Question on dir-f card

    You should check and see if PADI has a doubles specialty. You can even get a patch for your hero jacket that states you are a "doubles diver" for the whole world to see, you'll get all the chicks then.
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    Question on dir-f card

    Considering that one can take DIR-F in both singles (w/ K, H, or Y-valve) or doubles, why would there be any special designation as to which configuration you used in your class? Shouldn't the card be enough for whoever is questioning your abilities whether or not to "let" you use doubles...
  11. melfox26

    New Great White at the MBA

    For those of you that didn't see the shark last year, they have another one. http://www.montereybayaquarium.com/whiteshark/ Enjoy, and hope you never see one out of the aquarium Mel
  12. melfox26

    Sacramento Valley Diving

    Check out www.dolphinscuba.com Great dive shop in Sacramento with their own dive club.
  13. melfox26

    Trip Report- July 20-24th

    Glad to hear that the highlight of your dive was harassing some poor feather duster worms. :shakehead
  14. melfox26

    PADI C Card Question

    However once/if you reach professional level, e.g. divemaster, you'll have the same # assigned to you for subsequent instructor certifications. Mel
  15. melfox26

    Mating Amtrac GPS numbers

    Ask and you shall receive: http://www.garlic.com/~triblet/swell/gps.html Thank Chuck Tribolet (also on this board), it's his site. Mel
  16. melfox26

    Is there anywhere in NJ area that offers DIR-F?

    Try and get a hold of Bob Sherwood, who is a GUE instructor out of New York. http://www.allaboutscuba.com/ http://www.gue.com/Training/Instructors/rsherwood.html Mel
  17. melfox26

    My Deepest Apologies To Kidspot and Gilligan

    35 min bottom time? Ridiculous. I would have asked for a refund. No matter how "comfortable" the boat is for the ride to/from Lanai, paying $120 for a little over an hour of total bottom time? :huh: No thanks. That's exactly why I chose to book my Lanai dives that I did last week with...
  18. melfox26

    Fine Dining on Maui ???

    I just got back from Maui two days ago, ate out every meal for 10 days. Favorite place: Mama's Fish House - Pricey, but by far the best seafood I've ever had. I made reservations a few weeks ahead of time and got a 7:00 pm table on the night we wanted. Great place to go hang out before...
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    Best Bay Area Location for Hydro/Tumble?

    $90- :11: As the above post stated, take your tanks to Frank at Any Water on Saratoga Ave. in San Jose. www.anywater.com Mel
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