Hello, I am a new diver located in TN,USA.
I have just completed my OW, signed up for ADV. So far I have only dove in Quarries, but I'm heading to Florida at theend of the month. While there, my wife will be finishing her OW. We have a trip planned to Jamaica in Nov, where we plan on diving together.
This is somehting I always had a distant interest in and I'm really glad I choose to do it. I'm planning on going at least through Rescue Diver ASAP.
I am a Police Officer and several other cops in my area dive. There is some talk about banding together nad participating in the many training activities that are available to Public Safety Divers.
I am really interested right now in getting our gear together (see posts in relevant areas). We are having trouble finding fins for the wife (small, narrow feet). I think that we are going to try to the XS Bio Fins next. I tried several fins and didn't find anything that compared to the effortlessness of the Bio's. Even if they aren't a snug fit on her, I'm betting that the reduced resistance will really help her. I am also trying to put together two good Reg set-ups without breaking the bank.
We are both avid surface hunters and shooters and I want to particpate in Underwater Hunting, but I sense that it isn't very PC in most diving circles... even though the initial development of SCUBA is all about killing fishies. Seems like a lot of people don't like being reminded of that. oh well.
As an Admin on a UBB board covering another hobby of mine, I now how valuable this resource will be to me.. I'm looking forward to getting to know you guys....
I have just completed my OW, signed up for ADV. So far I have only dove in Quarries, but I'm heading to Florida at theend of the month. While there, my wife will be finishing her OW. We have a trip planned to Jamaica in Nov, where we plan on diving together.
This is somehting I always had a distant interest in and I'm really glad I choose to do it. I'm planning on going at least through Rescue Diver ASAP.
I am a Police Officer and several other cops in my area dive. There is some talk about banding together nad participating in the many training activities that are available to Public Safety Divers.
I am really interested right now in getting our gear together (see posts in relevant areas). We are having trouble finding fins for the wife (small, narrow feet). I think that we are going to try to the XS Bio Fins next. I tried several fins and didn't find anything that compared to the effortlessness of the Bio's. Even if they aren't a snug fit on her, I'm betting that the reduced resistance will really help her. I am also trying to put together two good Reg set-ups without breaking the bank.
We are both avid surface hunters and shooters and I want to particpate in Underwater Hunting, but I sense that it isn't very PC in most diving circles... even though the initial development of SCUBA is all about killing fishies. Seems like a lot of people don't like being reminded of that. oh well.
As an Admin on a UBB board covering another hobby of mine, I now how valuable this resource will be to me.. I'm looking forward to getting to know you guys....
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