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  1. Solitude Diver

    What is a p-valve?

    Ditto! vinegar/water.
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    Howyadoin

    Now were talkin :D
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    Solo tech/deco

    While I am all for diving with a buddy if you want, and acknowledge that maybe I might be happy he is there on occasion (just in case...medical issues, blackouts, etc) .... I hope I NEVER feel I NEED or HAVE to have to have a buddy around for my safety. If I can't take care of myself, and...
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    Howyadoin

    Hey Steve, sup witchu? Welcome to the board. I learned to dive in Hawaii while on vacation a few years ago. Haven't had the chance to get back since, but really ejoyed it over there. Favorite dive was the wwII corsair off Waikiki, at around 110 feet, with the garden eels everywhere sticking...
  5. Solitude Diver

    What is a p-valve?

    That's a good point too. Been there a few times. Don't tell too many people about the current studying thing though. I'm hoping people are buying that one.:D
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    What is a p-valve?

    Ditto! Same thing happened to me. I had gotten in the habit of reducing my water intake just before a dive so I wouldn't have to swim with crossed legs. :no That combined with VERY cold weather, current, and repetitious dives (working on mapping) and WHAM! Chamber time. Re-plumbed and no...
  7. Solitude Diver

    Just joined - a little bit about myself

    Hi, welcome. Scroll down the forums and look for regional dive clubs. (I.e. Great Lakes Wrecking Crew, etc.) Explore those threads. Some local divers should be able to steer you in the right direction.
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    Question about twin tanks

    You’ll just need to practice and get used to them. Try not to be too hard on yourself or expect too much right off the get go. It takes time to loosen up, and get your body used to them. I started off with twin HP 130’s which were very heavy and about 18 lbs more negative full than empty. It...
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    Pros & Cons of Using a Full Face Mask

    Whatever sport. We're talking pros and cons of FFM. There were some thought provoking points of views that were not all rebreather specific on that thread. You seem pretty focused on debating something here. (Whatever that may be). The OP wanted pros and cons and received a variety of...
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    Pros & Cons of Using a Full Face Mask

    Well I don't think anyone is saying that it does solve it. It does however prevent drowning in the event of unconsciousness due to high co2 (or for whatever reason), and with a little luck an attentive buddy can switch your bailout valve and get you onto another gas source. Not fool proof...
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    Pros & Cons of Using a Full Face Mask

    Deeper diving resulting in reduced scrubber affectiveness, and possible heavier workloads in wrecks or currents leading to higher exertionand C02 breakthrough is just one issue. There are other factors. The site I posted above discusses the issues further.
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    Pros & Cons of Using a Full Face Mask

    I started doing some research on the whole FFM and rebreather thing. Right off the bat, I see that there is a whole different consensus than what is on this board. Different configurations I know, but the attitude thoughts seem to be different all together. Might be worth seeing other...
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    Pros & Cons of Using a Full Face Mask

    I can see (at first glance anyway) certain advantages when using with rebreathers. As it is likely you will pass out before dying, and there is a change your buddy would be able to switch you to bailout gas (without removing mask). I’ll need to explore this in another board/forum. Seems to...
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    Diver missing on Cape Breton in Nanaimo 11/24/07

    Hey guys….. I haven’t heard anything lately. What is the latest on the recovery? Was it put on hold due to weather (I assume it was bad up there too?)
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    Diver missing on Cape Breton in Nanaimo 11/24/07

    Thanks for the full report Dave. It certainly adds valuable insight, and brings home the realization of how complacent we all become. We tend to push further everytime we do not have an incident not realizing that the odds are just as great each time. The luckier we are the further we push. And...
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    Diver missing on Cape Breton in Nanaimo 11/24/07

    I have not read much of anything constructive in this thread. Nothing but speculation, guessing, and (likely) poor assumptions. There are no real facts available yet to make for a decent discussion. The only facts are posted in the press, and it has already been shown that at least some of...
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    Diver missing on Cape Breton in Nanaimo 11/24/07

    And that is sooooo true. Sorry you have had to experience all of the speculations and unsolicited opinions. May God be with you and yours during trying times.
  18. Solitude Diver

    Reeling out and then reeling line back in?

    Should be anchor first point just outside, and then tie off just inside too. Interesting concept. I tried to get some viewpoints on this subject on another board after the recent Nanaimo tragedy but didn't get a lot of responses. I'd be interested in hearing from people on this board. I...
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    Reeling out and then reeling line back in?

    Yes, but that is almost a straight through (several hundred foot) corridor. Many people do not use lines in there. However, then you move on to the neighbor ship (Cape Breton) and can you imagine what the scooter would do to the silt in there? It’s probably ok for a play ground wreck...
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