Search results

I have the following for sale: DSS Kydex medium backplate, cam bands, wedge blocks. Used only a couple times. I’m throwing in the harness and knife. The harness has been trimmed some and the knife has a few rust spots. $130.00 Scubapro XL Jet fins, with XS Scuba medium spring straps. Used...

About two weeks ago I did a couple of recreational saltwater dives which were uneventful, save for having to make one forceful underwater cough during the second dive. I had the typical dive-related dry mouth, but have not had dry mouth since. About 24 hours after diving, while eating, I started...

Atlantis trials will be a part of an upcoming documentary titled “Fatal Pressure” When: This Wednesday, March 16 at 9 p.m. Where: The History Channel UHMS Executive Director, Dr. Peter Bennett’s ground-breaking work during the Atlantis trials will be cited in an upcoming documentary. The Lone...

I'm looking for GUE divers who use any of these facilities who would be willing to help me practice for my Fundies pass. I'll be trying to make it up to Dutch but with gas prices being what they are I'd love to find more economical choices. Any help is much appreciated.

Instructor: Bob Sherwood Instructor Intern: Errol Kalayci Dates: February 14-18, 2011 Location: South Florida Number of Students: Six Sorry, this is long, but being the profound experience that it was, I wanted to address it in detail and give it the attention it deserved. I tried to write it...

Congratulations to my parents Ed and Janet Howle on the publication of their first novel, "The Long Road to Paris." Obviously it's fiction, but takes a lot from their experiences as long time road rally participants. They'll also be competing in their '67 Beetle in the 2011 World Race, New York...

Until recently I had my compass and computer wrist mounted using bungee cord. I've now replaced both with different models and am still using the original wrist straps. Also I've recently added dry gloves and Viking bayonet rings to my suit. When I previously had my bungeed instruments, I had...

I'll be going down to Ft. Lauderdale in February to take Fundamentals. Can anyone give hotel recommendations? Something like a Comfort Inn would be fine. Thanks in advance!

This past weekend I had the opportunity to take a two day GUE Primer class with Bob Sherwood at Dutch Springs. The class focuses on bouyancy, trim, and kicking techniques, while at the same time introducing team building skills. I must say the experience was a humbling but tremendously rewarding...

Would someone be willing to change the date in the title of this thread to June 12 instead of June 5 - just drain bammage on my part. Thanks you! Lilla http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/bull-city-divers/338556-fantasy-lake-june-5-a.html#post5291230

A few weeks ago I went diving off NC with a group of friends. We did a dive on the Schurz, which has a max depth of around 115'. I showed a minimum water temp of around 62F, though I think my computer reads a bit low and it was actually mid 60s. Currents were mild, viz 30-40', and topside...

My brother, who is a DM with Water World, has invited me down to tag along with him at Fantasy Lake this Saturday. I've never been there before. Any fellow SBers going to be there? If so, I look forward to meeting you! Lilla

From a recent industry publication about a fellow diving vet: New video: Florida veterinarian frees shark from Frisbee - DVM

Does anyone out there use these? How do you like them? I'd like something for listening to music while lap swimming. Watersports Bundle (Medium) = Surge Sportwrap Headphones + Amphibx Armband (Medium) :: Waterproof Armbands :: H2O Audio Thank you!

I was scheduled to be taking Cavern/Intro this week but had to put it off due to a back injury. This week was originally chosen because it could be tacked neatly onto another dive trip. Now though I have the opportunity to choose when to go just for the training. When is the best diving in...

A couple of weeks ago I was stretching in bed and experienced a sudden onset of severe pain in my upper back. This progressed within 24 hours to include pain in my right arm, numbness in my hand, hyeraesthesia of the arm, as well as some muscle weakness. Well, two trips to the ER, one MRI denied...

I just heard that my brother is a finalist for the 2009 Index Award, an international design award with a prize of 500k euros. He's a hydrodynamics engineer at Duke as well as an avid diver. The link goes to a little blurb involving his work designing wind turbine blades based on whale fins...

Just curious... Why does my dive compass (as well as a few others I've noticed) have north set at 180 degrees rather than zero like the ones I've used for hiking and sailing?

Recently while crossing to the Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale on a beautiful day, we spotted a couple of pilot whales. One about 10 ft. individual passed under the bow of the vessel (a 30 ft. sailboat) and then surfaced behind us! I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't know what they were at first...

I recently acquired a drysuit and adjusted the Hog harness on my steel plate accordingly. Problem is, I really like the steel plate for warm water diving too. I have a Kydex plate for travel when weight is an issue, but I prefer the heavier plate. So I'm faced with these choices: - Use the Kydex...