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just as emergency, if needed (never had to I was there again this past weekend, condition was greatsorry to bring back the old tread. I'm going with Fling to Flower Gardens in 3 weeks. Question, can I bring my pony bottle with me? would they charge me a "tank" fee? I don't plan on having it refilled every other dive
yes you can bring your own safety bottle (AL40 usually) and you wont get additionally charged. Keep in mind it's expected to be a safety bottle and they wont refill it every dive.Thank you for the info! there's 4 of us, all Dive Masters coming down from Chicago for the Labor Day excursion.I was there again this past weekend, condition was great
I never had a chance to be on a boat longer then 10hrs or so. What is your favorite dive site during the trip? How's tipping for a 3day trip? $200-$300 per person?Yeah scopolamine patch would help, the classic weekend trip usually will be west flower bank, east flower bank, oil rig and stetson bank. If you've never done oil rig dive, it would be mind blowingThank you for the info! there's 4 of us, all Dive Masters coming down from Chicago for the Labor Day excursion.
Any other hints you'd be able to share? I ordered a Scopolamine patch, so I can enjoy the trip
I really appreciate any tips you could give
stetson bank is very unique as well. The giant stride is interesting on the fling, if the surface current is strong, make sure you keep in touch with the line during descend and ascend and you will have a good time!
