Diving in Dallas area?

[DutchDown]

So, I'll be visiting my daughter in Forney mid-September and I want to get wet. My son-in-law plans to get certified between now and then, so I guess I'll have a buddy. But I thought thought I would ask SB members familiar with the area where they go. Also, what thickness wetsuit is used commonly. In Holland, it's all drysuit diving, but I do have a 3mm and a 5mm I use in the Red Sea. I suppose I'll rent the other gear, aside from my mask, fins and suit since I doubt I'll get in more than 1 or 2 dives.

Suggestions and recommendations?

Thanks in advance!

Phil

 

[texdiveguy]

Your very best bet is Clear Springs Scuba Park just east of Forney some 12-15 miles. Nice place for locale diving.....3mil will be plenty....they also rent gear so could be a one stop shop-dive for you. Clear Spring Scuba Park is "clearly" different

 

[richerso]

Clear Springs. Although, I recommend 5 mil wet suits for the place. Great dive park!

 

[DutchDown]

Thanks guys...sounds like I might want to dive at Clear Springs! Guess I better bring both suits, though. Might as well schlep all my stuff while I'm at it. Wonder if they have tanks with DIN fittings. The adapter I have punches the back of my head something fierce.

 

[TXScubaBear]

When you get here, make sure you hit the board up and let us know when you're going to CSSP, you're sure to have a dive buddy or three!!

 

[ZzzKing]

DIN rentals are pretty rare around here.

 

[DutchDown]

Thanks for the extra info regarding the DIN regs, ZZZ. And thanks for the invite Harry. I'll be sure to check for buddies when I get there. I'll be house-bound at my daughter's and would welcome the chnce to get in as much diving as I can. But I'll be looking for buddies during office hours, so it might be tough.

Phil