Frog kick

[dbg40]

I guess we have an exclusive Jetset here. Once they go Jets they never go back. I gotta try those someday. I understand they have been making those for Jets for decades.

Since 1965, I can't remember ever not using them

 

[JimJam]

Since 1965, I can't remember ever not using them

Weren't palm fronds for fins popular when you first started diving??

 

[Chris Sawallich]

Weren't palm fronds for fins popular when you first started diving??

No, when he started diving, they used great big straws to suck air from the surface, with two drinking glasses taped to each eye for vision, and a rock on each foot so they could sink. They didnt even have fins then, you just kind of stood in one place and looked around. You just had to hope you dropped in in a good spot..

 

[Chris Sawallich]

LOL....

I think next time we need to get some video of the table sessions too.

MikeC

I might even be in trim then....

 

[Gabriel90512]

Are these the Jet fins you guys are talking about ?

http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/Item...54/Sort_SKU/DescSort_0/Filter_2=83/SCPFJ.html


Thanks
Gabe

 

[pants!]

That's them, Gabe.

 

[Gabriel90512]

i just got some for 12.50 0n eaby

man i love ebay

That's them, Gabe.

 

[dbg40]

Weren't palm fronds for fins popular when you first started diving??

They were indeed popular, however, you would have violated rule 6, and not looked cool. The more widely accepted method, was to tie medium sized carp to your feet and try to aim them as best you could. Offten, pranksters would throw corn from a boat, causing mayhem and confususion, as the hungry carp fought over the kernals. (another reason that I chose to solo dive) If you were alone, you only had 2 carp to try and control, which usually became dangerous only when they went after corn in two extreme opposite directions. Thermal protection, was generally not used. But in extreme temps,the hide from a sacrificial collie could be used. This not only provided sufficent warmth,but the long hair was really quite stunning, as it flowed under water, which also dispersed any fleas. As far as a mask is concerned, water glasses were not used, but discarded beer bottles were readily found, and were easily modified into useful eye protection, this also coined the phrase
"beer goggles" Diving was much simpler in the old days,, and Im happy to share a little dive history with you. Thanks so much for your intrest Jim, See you at the quarry! and dont forget to bring your collie.

 

[ScubaSarus]

Why this brings to memory the segment in Endless Summer on the African coast when the villegers tore apart their huts to make makeshift surfboards after seeing the 2 surfing.