Blue Heron Bridge Trolls

[mntlblok]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mentalblock/sets/72157653238887979

Posted some pics from yesterday.

 

[annasea]

Unfortunately, I did not inquire as to the details. Sorry. You can reach them at their main facility at (772) 600 - 8288.

I need a buddy on July 20..
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OK, thanks for the number. I did have a glance at their website earlier, and their rental prices certainly are reasonable for tanks.

I don't arrive in FL until the 16th so I need time to get settled. If I'm ready to dive by the 20th and can get a good rate on a rental car, I may be able to join you. Send me a PM closer to the time if you're still in need of a buddy.

 

[jimw]

Most screw on wet diopters are 67MM. You can get a 1/2/4/10 Polaroid set on Amazon for $40. I dropped my 10 and it chipped up the edges, so I had to get another one. i also have a SAGA +15 for the really little stuff.

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Those Polaroid diopters sound very interesting. How long have they lasted for you not considering the drop? I'm wondering if they are made of aluminum? Do they quickly deteriorate? Like the price--Thanks!

jimw

 

[ConchyJoe]

Those Polaroid diopters sound very interesting. How long have they lasted for you not considering the drop? I'm wondering if they are made of aluminum? Do they quickly deteriorate? Like the price--Thanks!

jimw

8 years? It was a pretty cheap one I bought for $10 on ebay. It was loose in the frame, which caused it to chip around the edges. No big deal as even shooting 120mm macro and an inch from the glass I never had a problem because you are always cropping. In the OLY m43, there is a snap on mount for the flat port. You can also get the swing out thing, but I like the solid mount of the snap in Oly mount. Then I just shove the other diopter in my wetsuit and switch them when needed. They are anodized aluminum frames, and wash off easily.

 

[EL Pistoffo]

Most screw on wet diopters are 67MM. You can get a 1/2/4/10 Polaroid set on Amazon for $40. I dropped my 10 and it chipped up the edges, so I had to get another one. i also have a SAGA +15 for the really little stuff.

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I used to have a set of similar diopters myself. They are fine for use on a GoPro or the like but the optical quality is far from that of an Inon or SubSee. I like to use good glass on top of good glass. That's just me.

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mentalblock/sets/72157653238887979

Posted some pics from yesterday.

so, the black froggie is a striated?? hmm...

 

[jimw]

Little Green Guy with Hydroids

William found this little guy for me over on the west side earlier this week. It is posted in honor of Matt coming down from Ft Benning to dive the bridge and boats in the area! Two women have described this soldier as "cute", so keep that in mind Matt!

 

[munkispank]

You should be OK with weekdays.. Weekends can be tough especially if the high tide falls from mid morning through late afternoon. I (gasp!) braved the crowds and went up on Monday. Got there at at 9:10 am for a 2:39 pm high tide and the parking lot was already about 3/4 full.
I did a dive last year on Memorial day with high tide around 7:30 am. We got there at 5:45 am (and I live an hour+ away.. yawn!) and the first row was full. BBQ going strong already. Quite the taste bud overload getting out of the water to all the delicious smelling food..

Can I ask a stupid question? What do people do with gear waiting for dive time? I was recently there planning to dive and got there at 8.30 for a 1.00 dive but within an hour my buddy was complaining of the heat and worries over leaving tanks and gear sat around in the heat. We bailed (and I cried) but what do others do?

Thanks for any pointers!

 

[EL Pistoffo]

Can I ask a stupid question? What do people do with gear waiting for dive time? I was recently there planning to dive and got there at 8.30 for a 1.00 dive but within an hour my buddy was complaining of the heat and worries over leaving tanks and gear sat around in the heat. We bailed (and I cried) but what do others do?

Thanks for any pointers!

Unless your gear is made of ice cream, I don't see the problem. :icecream2:

That's pretty early for a 1pm dive. You could take a swim but 4.5 hrs is a lot of time to kill. Take a nap in the car a/c maybe? I know, the humid heat sucks.

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

Can I ask a stupid question? What do people do with gear waiting for dive time? I was recently there planning to dive and got there at 8.30 for a 1.00 dive but within an hour my buddy was complaining of the heat and worries over leaving tanks and gear sat around in the heat. We bailed (and I cried) but what do others do?

Thanks for any pointers!

We found a shady spot under the bridge and hung out there till it was time to gear up. Yes, gear and tanks were in car, assembled, the whole time. No worries. That was on Monday when we got there at 9:10 for a 2:30 HT and knew they would close the park with all the picnickers. On Wednesday, I found an empty picnic table and kept myself busy.