Dive Op?

[crewchef]

Last time in Bonaire (2010) dove with Dive Friends. There were six of us so picking up 12 tanks at a time, never any issues. Good fills and good mix. Was planning same op for this year but saw some (just a couple) postings about short fills and EAN at 28/29%. Probably not a big deal, checking tanks any way and can push bad ones to the side and check another but....

Looking for feedback from anyone who's recently used them. Plan was to use Hamlet location as it's most convenient to where we're staying. Alternative ops would be WannaDive at Eden Beach or Buddy's so comments on recent experiences with either appreciated.

Probably wouldn't have an issue with any of them but thought it worth asking.

 

[gert7to3]

Went with them last November. Everything was fine, no short fills or EAN issues. The staff was pleasant and having several locations around the island is handy.

 

[boat sju]

Whoever you decide on take some extra o-rings and a pick with you. We also found out a tire inflater is a good idea.

 

[tkaelin]

Now that is a great idea - tire inflator. I have one and never thought of throwing it in the bag for the trip. Could be handy! Especially up in the park. Thanks.! We also bring extra 0-rings and pick.

 

[ntmainstrm]

Ok, I'll ask. What kind of tire inflator?

 

[akirawut]

They're probably referring to something like this that goes on your LP line:
tire inflator - Search Results for tire inflator - www.leisurepro.com

 

[boat sju]

They're probably referring to something like this that goes on your LP line:
tire inflator - Search Results for tire inflator - www.leisurepro.com

Exactly.

 

[crewchef]

You mean there's no AAA in Bonaire? j/k

Thanks gert, probably overly concerned but appreciate reassurance. Need to get that island attitude and not worry so much. 11 weeks and counting.

 

[Mossman]

I haven't had to use my tire inflator, yet. But we did come back from a dive once to find the truck wouldn't start. I banged on the battery a bit, jiggled all the cables, it fired up. Whew!

Worst case, you can eventually hitch a ride - though the wait might be longer at more remote sites in the wrong season.

 

[midas6t6]

Tanks I used a Wannadive at Eden Beach last fall were consistently @ 29% which was fine for majority of dive sites using AL80s.