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  1. alcina

    Amed, Bali - Sept 21 ->

    hey, All. I'm going to be doing some diving in Amed from the 21st of September. If anyone is going to be around at the same time, let's try to catch up either for some dives or a drink/dinner :)
  2. alcina

    lightweight, no bubbles?

    My beloved Oceanic Omega has finally gone beyond recovery and it's time for me to buy a new reg. I've been borrowing and using hire regs for the limited amount of diving I've been able to do the last few months, but after yesterday's near disaster, I'm ready to buy something for myself. I...
  3. alcina

    Backwards planning

    Off to mabul/sipdn for just over a week at the end of the year as a last minute add on to my last minute trip to Bali. Why not?? :D Anyhooo, what can you all tell me about the diving there? We are going with Seaventures (the rig). Would love to know your thoughts on the diving including...
  4. alcina

    Please help: new snorkelers

    I have some friends who are not water babies heading to Treasure Island/Tampa in December and they want to try snorkeling. Kids 9 & 15 and adults. None have ever done it. Any suggestions on - dive shops to rent msf from? They will need help! - where to go? - operators near there that might...
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    need a private guide Amed/Tulamaben area Bali

    Does anyone have any contacts for a good private dive guide in these areas? Had someone but now is unavailable as is his recommended other. Appreciate any help!
  6. alcina

    Anyone going to Bali in Dec? Or want to?

    I'm seriously considering jumping over to Bali for a week or so of diving in December as there are a few more or less reasonable airfares at the moment. Just wondering if anyone was going to be there and wanted to catch up or if anyone wanted to meet up on a last minute trip!
  7. alcina

    Amed, Bali - Feb/Mar 14

    the last time I went to Bali for diving, I missed Amed as I decided to stay the entire time in Tulamben. This time I think I will stay at least a week in Amed. Unfortunately, I seem to have misplaced the links I had to Amed accommodation and I'm really hoping you guys can offer some suggestions...
  8. alcina

    Aussie diving September 2013

    Finally got back out for a dive yesterday. Wasn't feeling great, but decided to head out anyway as I figured I wouldn't feel any worse if I had to snooze in the sun on the boat :) Huge swell running and our destination was always going to be pretty tough shooting conditions, but I love Cod...
  9. alcina

    Canon G15 - everything you need to know is here :)

    I'm updating the Everything Photo Sticky and need your input on this camera please :) Please pop in your thoughts on the systems, tips & tricks, what housing/strobes/add-ons etc you have and add photos to this thread. Links to your galleries etc are great, too, but please pop in a few stills &...
  10. alcina

    Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth: 07 August 2013

    Two more great dives complete with amazing breaching & playing humpback whales circling the boat on the way back to the marina. Not a bad way to spend a Wednesday! Shooting conditions were a bit tough with a good surge and tons of fine sand in the water. I didn't fire off very many frames on...
  11. alcina

    any users of Thermalution heated vests?

    I'm tossing up between these two: compact dive series or yellow My biggest concern is the cord. Is it a pain in the numpty? Will it annoy me? I'd love to not spend the extra $200, but I don't want to save dollars and be irritated at the whole thing. Any input from those who have used these...
  12. alcina

    Sony RX100 - Master compilation thread

    This seems to be an increasingly popular choice for underwater and our SB Sticky for Everything Photo desperately needs updating. So if you are using this system please reply here with your thoughts on the pros & cons, what housing etc you are using and any other bits & bobs you might think...
  13. alcina

    Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth: 04 August 2013

    Finally back in the water after several months. Conditions are lovely and the marine life is outstanding! Here's three to get started - haven't been through everything yet so might pop back to add more if there's interest :) Canon 40D, Tokina 11-17, Subal housing, Zen dome, Inon 240 +...
  14. alcina

    Aussie diving August 2013

    Halloooo!! Where is everyone? Hopefully underwater :) I've been away on holidays but I'm back now and have been welcomed home with glorious weather & conditions. Got out yesterday for two great dives and despite an ill-fitting borrowed wetsuit and a regulator that decided free-flowing was...
  15. alcina

    Exmouth, Ningaloo Reef: 01 April 2013

    Glorious diving conditions to start April - 28C, 30m viz, feeding frenzies, solid walls of fish, enormous cods, plus all of our usual creatures. Popped the 10-17 back on as I tend to do once a year so had fun playing with that :) My friend James and I got totally startled as this huge cod...
  16. alcina

    Aussie diving April 2013

    Oh yeah, Baby!! Ningaloo Reef is freakin' rocking the new month!! They had eight whale sharks yesterday and I haven't heard about today, but the conditions are glorious. Coral has begun to spawn in places, but the viz is still pretty dang nice. Lighthouse Bay, pretty much my favourite all...
  17. alcina

    initial planning stages for Alcina's first visit

    Howdy, All! the Philippines have been on the list for a while and I'm trying to lock in a visit in the next 12 months. I am geographically challenged so am popping a thread up here that is going to be probably more general that totally specific. Here's the info I can give you: - projected...
  18. alcina

    Lembeh Sept 12 - a few photos finally!

    Howdy, Campers! Long time since I've been around to share some uw photos so I thought I'd start with a few from my very first trip to Lembeh. I loved it so much that I just got back from another two weeks but haven't really started with those photos yet (honestly, I'm not yet done with those...
  19. alcina

    Aussie diving - August 2012

    I still haven't been in the water since getting back from holidays - damn head/chest cold thingy!! Hope this month is better - I have new toys to play with!! What's up elsewhere?
  20. alcina

    Help me with a kid's book

    I'm making a photo ABC for my nephew with diving/underwater images and I need some ideas for these letters: I K Q R V X I think I have most of the other letters covered, but if you have what you think is a great idea, let me know!
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