Hello from SE Wisconsin

[Semper1969]

Yet another new guy. My entire life I have wanted to do this but living in Wisconsin I really didn’t think it was worth it.

I started doing some research about opportunities to dive in the Midwest and took the leap.

I just passed my Open Water and Nitrox classes and eager to get back in the water and work on some skills. I have a vacation to the Keys planned in 3 weeks and a pile of new gear to get sorted out.

I have already found so much help on this board and look forward to sharing conversations and stories.

 

[Eric802]

Welcome! You've got Lake Michigan right there, just have to accept the idea of diving in the cold water!

 

[Semper1969]

Welcome! You've got Lake Michigan right there, just have to accept the idea of diving in the cold water!

My open water was 50 degrees. I dove with a 7mm Henderson and it wasn’t bad at all.

 

[ScubaBunga]

Yet another new guy. My entire life I have wanted to do this but living in Wisconsin I really didn’t think it was worth it.

I started doing some research about opportunities to dive in the Midwest and took the leap.

I just passed my Open Water and Nitrox classes and eager to get back in the water and work on some skills. I have a vacation to the Keys planned in 3 weeks and a pile of new gear to get sorted out.

I have already found so much help on this board and look forward to sharing conversations and stories.

Grew up in Kenosha - got certified at Racine Quarry. Dove red rock quarry, beloit, lake michigan, lake geneva, some lake near madison (trash collection event), and a couple others I can't remember. Dove year round (in wet suit - thick) for a couple years when I lived up there. I MUCH prefer the tropics, but diving is available and I think the colder water with limited visibility makes a stronger diver. Enjoy it there, and enjoy a tropical 3mm shorty dive when you can get to the warmer water!