Hello Scubaboard friends (feel like we're friends already!)! Long lime lurker here, first time poster.
I have a somewhat unique question that some of you experienced in the NYC area may be able to help: I have a neoprene drysuit that I haven't used in over 5 years because I hated the massive clown rock boots. I have now removed such hated boots ahead of a trip to the Azores, and I'm looking for a local dive spot to get my skills back in shape (think adding air into the drysuit and not corking up, checking if the new socks are better for buoyancy, etc.). Doesn't need to be anything special, just somewhere a little calm and within 1-2h of downtown NYC with an easy entry and low currents so we can do some drills.
We haven't done any local dives before, the drysuit experience is limited to San Diego and recent dives have been with wetsuits only (although some could be considered cold water). I understand Lake Hydra needs an instructor, Willow Springs is a little too far for a day trip (5h in total for us) and most places in NJ can have strong currents and boat traffic. Is my understanding correct? Any recommendations would be much appreciated!
I have a somewhat unique question that some of you experienced in the NYC area may be able to help: I have a neoprene drysuit that I haven't used in over 5 years because I hated the massive clown rock boots. I have now removed such hated boots ahead of a trip to the Azores, and I'm looking for a local dive spot to get my skills back in shape (think adding air into the drysuit and not corking up, checking if the new socks are better for buoyancy, etc.). Doesn't need to be anything special, just somewhere a little calm and within 1-2h of downtown NYC with an easy entry and low currents so we can do some drills.
We haven't done any local dives before, the drysuit experience is limited to San Diego and recent dives have been with wetsuits only (although some could be considered cold water). I understand Lake Hydra needs an instructor, Willow Springs is a little too far for a day trip (5h in total for us) and most places in NJ can have strong currents and boat traffic. Is my understanding correct? Any recommendations would be much appreciated!
