Another Colorado Newbie, Here

[Rickster]

I've been reading and visiting the board for sometime, now. I thought it was time to register and say "hello" to everyone. I am new to diving, just 7 months. I have been attacking the training like a wildman. Already in training to become a DiveCon! I have only dove here in Colorado, and (every month) at the Blue Hole in N.M., so far, but I have a trip planned for the channel Islands in Cal. between Xmas and New Years. I can't wait. Does any one have any suggestions for the trip?, Thanks.

 

[Matt the Aquaman]

Hey there Rickster, welcome to Scuba Board! :butnhome:

Click here to greet a new member! :happywave
No experience needed and it feels great!​

 

[DandyDon]

Howdy!

And welcome to SB - the biggest, the best, the fastest growing, and the friendliest! If you'll click ScubaBoard.com above, you'll be taken to our long list of forums, a wealth of information and resources. At the bottom, be sure to notice the Local & Singles Dive Club fourms, including the SoCal part of the California Kelp Divers club forum - where you can learn more of what you're going to.

It's great that you enjoy diving so much, and want to improve yourself, but actually going to dive the ocean is a good part of training. I did a 3 day Channel Island boat last May, and it was awesome, but a bit cold. To condition myself, I went to Santa Rosa's Perch Lake and dive the bottom until I couldn't stand it any longer - about 20 minutes in a 7 mil long at 50F. Yet, my body took the hint and got ready, so when I did 50F out there, it didn't hurt anymore. Also wore a neoprene beanie, gloves, and heavy booties.

Most of the divers on my boat were in dry suits, though. I am curious about what you're planning on diving in? When you board, talk with the DMs and explain that it's your first ocean dive, much less first time in kelp, so they can give you a good start. Always follow your training, but - learn more from the experienced.

PM me if I can help you learn your way around; that is - click my username to the upper left, then follow the prompts to send me a "Personal Message."

don

 

[Capnsnott]

Welcome,
BWAHHHHHHAHAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA
another one bitten by the BUG........
Got a dry suit?
I'm itchin to go dive, PM me if you are interested.
What shop are you with?
Greg

 

[Scott Riemer]

Hello Rickster and welcome to Scubaboard! You have what they refer to as an addiction. At least it's a good addiction to have! Enjoy the board, we'll see you around!

 

[headhunter]

Welcome to ScubaBoard! :happywave

Glad you decided to come out of the shadows and say, "Hi!"

I recommend posting in the SoCal section of our California Kelp Divers forum to get more tips on diving the Channel Islands. One thing we know is that it will be awesome!

Dive safe!

Christian

P.S. Due to the high volume of new posts in the Introductions and Greets forum, it's not always possible to keep up with all the new posts here. So, please help me out and send me a PM if you post anything you want me to read or respond to in this forum.
almtree: :sunny

 

[Nomaster]

WELCOME to ScubaBoard!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS on entering the worlds greatest addiction!
You've got your links to California and the Channel Islands, now only to post and make arrangements. ENJOY!!!
You've been around a while, so you know what we have. . .something new every time you log in! What a place.
Oh!, and you must have noticed that you have several potential dive buddies locally, Nicht Wahr?
Happy you've joined us.

Tom

 

[Rickster]

Thanks to all!

El Orans-Yes, very fond.

Matt-Hey, Thanks for the welcome.

DandyDan-Yes, I will be useing a drysuit. Also, The next trip to Santa Rosa, I was planning on an extra day for pleasure diving in perch lake. It sounds like a good idea.

Dr. Frankenmule-It's a small world, haha. We were in the pool last night. Let me know when you want to do some local lakes, I ve got to get wet!

Scott-Oh yes, a total addiction!

headhunter-Thanks for the tip about posting in socal.

nomaster-I ve noticed all the local buddys. This site is awesome!

 

[Capnsnott]

If you can get the dry suit stuff done, we can head out next Sat the 4th. That will get you ready for the 11/12th weekend @ the hole.
I recomend the first time out to be Carter Lake. We have a better chance of good viz there and we can drive to the waters edge at the dive beach. I have a 12x24 canopy and a 200,000. BTU heater, it's handy for gearing up if it's cold. Maybe we can get some of the others to go too.
asta
Greg