3 tank dive Dec 29th, West Palm Beach

[baitedstorm]

If you dive a 3mm, I recommend taking it off between dives and throughing on a fleece jacket.

Bring some sweats so you can take everything wet, off. That's my plan. I can usually be changed and geared up in 10 minutes and it sure does beat freezing.


Hey Krista, how many thermos do you have? I have one I was going to put hot tea in one (I'm not a big fan of sweet drinks). I can probably grab another one from my mother so we can have enough warm fluids. Call me (772-398-6091 hm) when you get a chance so we can figure it out, it's probably a heck of a lot easier for us to bring it seeing how we're local. I'll have to double check, but I think I even still have cups.

 

[adrisen]

By the time this dive rolls around, the weather will warm up. I do have a oneil shorty in fla, so I could always wear it. I only have a 5 mm hood and I think that it will be a little too heavy. I will try to get a core unit for my suit tomorrow

Ash

 

[Hoya97]

Adrisen,

I'm asking you as you tend to dive in places where ice is found outside of freezers....

When I was at DEMA in 2002 and 2003, there was a guy there selling a heat pack that was designed to go around your waist. You pressed a button type thing (more like a disk) and the solution turned from translucent to a frosty opaque. It kept warm for a couple of hours. To recharge it, you place it into a microwave oven for a few minutes. Do you know of the device I'm talking about? I dive in California a couple of times a year and would think it would be pretty nifty, but can't find it on the web. Thanks,

Lee

 

[adrisen]

Adrisen,

I'm asking you as you tend to dive in places where ice is found outside of freezers....

When I was at DEMA in 2002 and 2003, there was a guy there selling a heat pack that was designed to go around your waist. You pressed a button type thing (more like a disk) and the solution turned from translucent to a frosty opaque. It kept warm for a couple of hours. To recharge it, you place it into a microwave oven for a few minutes. Do you know of the device I'm talking about? I dive in California a couple of times a year and would think it would be pretty nifty, but can't find it on the web. Thanks,

Lee

Hi Lee I tried to get some info on what you are looking for but had no luck. I think I have something similar here at home. Knowing that I will pack one in my bag and bring it to you for the meet and greet.

Ashley

 

[murphdivers286]

Hey guys,
I'm late to this post, but the reading was great. All I meed is a nice cup of coffee (oops, got that) and a bag of popcorn. I quess I will be in trouble as the cold weather goes. I only have a 3mm full suit. I have a hood, but it is really uncomfortable. It was one of those cheapos. I quess I will have to just freeze. Ya'll can just laugh at me in between dives. My wifee is at Diver's Direct right now. Maybe she will pick me up something. I can't wait to meet everyone on the 19th and dive with the others on the 29th.

I think this is the first time I will be able to accually attend all the SB events without missing one. It will be nice.

 

[Orlando Eric]

Pony up and get the hood! I JUST got back from Blue Planet and got a Henderson Hyper Strech 3/2mm.

This is one piece of gear that I will be happy to leave in the closet to collect dust but I am afraid it will get used quite a bit.

The hood might filter out some of the nasty little swimmers that want to see what is on the other side of your orifices on those black water SAR dives.

I am not going to buy another piece of Dive equipment until I pay the Credit Cards completely off. Hopefully crime will go up and I can get lots of overtime...(jk)

ERic

 

[baitedstorm]

I JUST got back from Blue Planet

:11: what time were you there? I was there picking up tanks this avro around 330-400pm..... small world.. eh...

 

[mempilot]

Was there a named dive(depth) yet for the first dive? I might have missed it, but I need to have my doubles filled tomorrow. I'm flying out on a trip, then spending xmas out of town, flying again, and then diving with you fine people! I won't have time to get the right mix prior to the dive if I don't fill tomorrow.

 

[mempilot]

Padipro would like to join us if there is room. If not, can he be an alternate in case someone cancels?

 

[baitedstorm]

sounds good Mempilot, I'll add him to our list.

As for mixes, I would go with 32%-36% just to be safe. I'd love to hit the Princess Anne again, max depth 95 feet. It's really up to the group and Mother Nature. I'm bringing 32%, 36%, & air for the last dive. Do you have any suggestions for dive sites?