Advice Please (longish post)

[Norwegian Cave Diver]

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I missed the part where I'm being critical? If anything I'm suggesting he's responsible for his safety, no one else.

Reread your first sentence

 

[Newbie Nevada]

where was your buddy?

have you looked into diving in tahoe?

maybe a weight integrated bcd would be helpful too

Tahoe is in my backyard (well, about 45 minutes away) and that's where I did my training, so actually got altitude diving out of the way too. It is a cold body of water, but actually not too bad with a 7mm suit and hood. More training is my plan.

 

[scubadada]

...(with a bankroll entry at some point)...

Is that expensive?

 

[chillyinCanada]

Is that expensive?

Damn autocorrect

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

Is that expensive?

That's why I shouldn't cruise SB on my phone!

Everything is expensive in the Golden State!

 

[BikerBecca]

Everything is expensive in the Golden State!

Ain't that the truth. I work two jobs and still live paycheck to paycheck.

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

tahoe in the summer above the thermocline is a lot warmer than monterey.

My experience was in April and May. Had to start early to avoid the heat. I was always diving in a dry suit.

 

[runsongas]

september was nearly 70F iirc. i used a 5mm.

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

People, the point is for non ideal conditions. Monterrey is cold all year and has bad viz. Diving in those conditions will make tropical dives relatively easy.

 

[chillyinCanada]

Let's try to keep this thread on topic please.