Camp & Dive a Nuclear Missile Silo Oct '08

[amascuba]

Wetsuit class ??? Actually, it would be a great opportunity to knock out a couple of the requirements for the advanced card. Can't do the navigation, but deep & night are doable.

Altitude as well.

I'm interested... I'll give a firm answer in a few days.

 

[Aaron203]

Is the plan to dive Saturday or Sunday, or both?

 

[Zinc]

Is the plan to dive Saturday or Sunday, or both?

You can dive both days if you wish

 

[Aaron203]

Excellent. I'll take care of final coordination with the family, and make some reservations.

Edit: Just paid for the trip. See you guys there!

 

[mr.rongilbert]

I hate to say it but I am out for this one. Hurricane Ike is going to cost me more than I initially expected. I am not going to start ranting about insurance because I am just thankful that I am lucky enough to have a house and power while many have neither.

I am interested and will make this dive eventually. Have fun and dive safe!

 

[Aaron203]

Does somebody have directions they can either email me or PM to me, or do I need to call the shop? I know how to get to Abilene, from there it gets tricky!

 

[Foo]

The silo is 60’ in diameter and everything from the dressing areas to the electric gear winch, lighting systems and the actual dive area is 50-70’ underground.

Strikes fear into my very claustrophobic heart...

 

[Foo]

For most people (in my observations) the advanced part of the dive is not so much the cold, but the disorienting nature of diving in a dark, round tube with very few features.

Double-dog ditto.

 

[vintagediver]

QUOTE "The silo is 60’ in diameter and everything from the dressing areas to the electric gear winch, lighting systems and the actual dive area is 50-70’ underground."

Electric winch? For shuttling gear to and from the platform? Or to and from the surface?
mmmm.....doubles?

 

[Mack Diver]

We have reached the moment of truth for this little adventure. So far, allot of people have said they are going, but only 3 people have actually paid. If you are going on this trip, please contact Oak Hill Scuba to make payment. The number for the shop is 512-892-4900.

If I do not have at least 12 people paid by close of business Thursday, I will not lease the place and the trip will be canceled.