Seattle_Dan
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I just thought I would follow the email link and introduce myself. I'm a Seattle based fellow who is new to the diving scene. My only experience were the dives that got me my Advanced Open Water in Vietnam last year (max depth 87'). I can't say enough good about my experiences with Rainbow Divers in Nha Trang, if you make it down that way (avoid Nha Trang outside of diving!). I will be gearing up shortly for my first dive trip, which is 13 days next month in the area of Playa Del Carmen/Coz/Tulum, MX. When I am back, I will be looking to get into dry-suit diving (I'm can't tolerate cold well) and hope to meet some Washington area divers to buddy up with. I'm in the process of shopping for my first set of gear, so I would absolutely welcome any feedback on the topic that anyone feels like sending my way. Once I get geared for cold PNW diving (and travel diving) I like the idea of doing clean-up dives, such as folks do at Alki. I enjoyed using lift bags in my AOW training. I'm also a photo buff, so I will be getting into underwater photography, once the sting of buying my first gear fades out of memory. If anyone is diving around Seattle, I would be interested to hang out topside when you dive, and learn a few things about cold water (as I only have tropical experience). I will ask you a hundred questions, but I could replay you with some sweet photos of you topside. I love the camaraderie of trusting each other with your safety down there, and I can't wait to build that bond locally. I'm a new diver, but I take safety extremely seriously. I don't think I would buddy up with anyone who likes to dive outside known safe practices. Please drop me a line if you are a local, or if you have any advice for someone buying their first set of gear. If you have a newer dry-suit that would accommodate a 6'5" 195 lbs diver, and you are interested to sell it, please let me know! I'm looking to purchase gear that works in NW waters, and also travels well, so if you have found this mix, please share your knowledge. I hope I have used this post properly. If not, mods please nuke it! Thanks for reading this,
Dan
Seattle's newest diver![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I just thought I would follow the email link and introduce myself. I'm a Seattle based fellow who is new to the diving scene. My only experience were the dives that got me my Advanced Open Water in Vietnam last year (max depth 87'). I can't say enough good about my experiences with Rainbow Divers in Nha Trang, if you make it down that way (avoid Nha Trang outside of diving!). I will be gearing up shortly for my first dive trip, which is 13 days next month in the area of Playa Del Carmen/Coz/Tulum, MX. When I am back, I will be looking to get into dry-suit diving (I'm can't tolerate cold well) and hope to meet some Washington area divers to buddy up with. I'm in the process of shopping for my first set of gear, so I would absolutely welcome any feedback on the topic that anyone feels like sending my way. Once I get geared for cold PNW diving (and travel diving) I like the idea of doing clean-up dives, such as folks do at Alki. I enjoyed using lift bags in my AOW training. I'm also a photo buff, so I will be getting into underwater photography, once the sting of buying my first gear fades out of memory. If anyone is diving around Seattle, I would be interested to hang out topside when you dive, and learn a few things about cold water (as I only have tropical experience). I will ask you a hundred questions, but I could replay you with some sweet photos of you topside. I love the camaraderie of trusting each other with your safety down there, and I can't wait to build that bond locally. I'm a new diver, but I take safety extremely seriously. I don't think I would buddy up with anyone who likes to dive outside known safe practices. Please drop me a line if you are a local, or if you have any advice for someone buying their first set of gear. If you have a newer dry-suit that would accommodate a 6'5" 195 lbs diver, and you are interested to sell it, please let me know! I'm looking to purchase gear that works in NW waters, and also travels well, so if you have found this mix, please share your knowledge. I hope I have used this post properly. If not, mods please nuke it! Thanks for reading this,
Dan
Seattle's newest diver