Introduce yourself - Get to know the PPD. (No chatting PLEASE!!!!!!)

[Babukins]

Hi Guys - just got my OW dives completed ... and way psyched about the opportunities!

Name: Paula Kim
Age: 27
Profession: Underwriter
Diving since: 2006
Cert: PADI OW
Favourite dive sites: If "Helmet Dives" count, then Bora Bora it is! Otherwise the only place I've dived is the rock quarry in PA (that would quickly go to the bottom of my list)!
Dream dive: Would love to make it out to Micronesia!
Gear: Mask / Snorkel / My favorite Yellow Split Fins / Just got my first wetsuit today / Mares Nemo Computer

I'll be in the Phils this coming January for my grandparents' 60th wedding anniversary, and hopefully I'll get to meet some of you then!

 

[jeff99]

Hi PPD!

Name - Jeff
Age - 51
Profession - Plumber
Diving since - Qualified 1998 - didn't dive again till last year ( 2005) Lots of snorkelling in between though.
Certification - PADI AOW
Favourite dive so far - Kuda Giri, N. Male Atoll, Maldives
Dream dives - Aldabra ( v. unlikely) Raja Ampat ( unlikely ) Sogod Bay ( Hopefully in Feb )
Gear - Oceanic with +2 lenses , Scubapro 3 + 5mm, Northern Diver fins and boots, Vyper - going to diveshow Sat - regs and bcd will be purchased

 

[I-NSC]

Name: Ivan Choong
Age: 28 (As @ 2006)
Occupation: Dive Bummer
Certifications: NAUI Nitrox Master Diver
Favorite dive areas: Lembeh, Bali (Nusa Penida & Seraya)
Dream Dive: Raja Ampat, Komodo more Philippines areas too
Equipment: Halcyon 30lbs Pioneer Wings w/ SS BP, Apeks ATX200 w/ 5" long hose, TX50 Oct, SP XL JF, Aunoc 10W HID Canister Light

 

[jy2kca]

Name: Jun Yecla
Age : 39
Occupation: IT / Finance Sector (tagapindot lang ng keyboard)
Certifications: PADI OW (Nov 06)
Favorite Dive Area: Pinas still the best, kahit saa na pwedeng masisid or sisid-ed

 

[CinqueTerre]

Hi All
A friend and I were talking about doing some warm water diving again and during my research this forum came up. Whoa, said I, looks like a great community here. It's been 6 years since I've been to the Philippines (Coron) and some places are calling out to be explored.

here's a little bio:
Name: Bill
occupation: technician
location: Vancouver, B.C.
diving since 1975
places dived: mostly in B.C.(Canada), Bonaire, Anilao, El Nido, Coron, Bahamas, Hawaii, Cayman Brac, Visayas (it was a boat trip)
dive equipment: really old

but looking forward to doing some more diving in the Philippines. Any advice is welcome.

 

[scuba chick]

Name: Clare
Age: 35
From: Malaysia
Occupation: Art Director / Designer
Certifications: SSI AOW
Favorite dive sites: Sipadan, Sangalaki/Derawan, Sogod Bay, Leyte
Dream Dive: Palau, Komodo, Weh
Equipment: Force Fins(lovin them), Aqualung Titan LX reg, Sherwood BC
Special interest: Givin the :no to coral crushers!!

 

[pauldub]

Name: Paul
Age: 36
From: Malaysia
Occupation: Freelance Designer
Certifications: PADI AOW
Favorite dive sites: Sipadan, Sogod Bay, Bonaire
Dream Dive: PNG, Raja Ampat, Fiji, Palau, Yap, Pulau Weh, Apo/Dauin/Dumaguete, Coco Island/Costa Rica (OK, greedy)
Equipment: Aqualung Titan LX reg, Atomic Aquatics split fins, Cressi Sub Archimedes II
Special interest: Punishing disrespectful/irresponsible divers :1poke:

 

[cundall]

Name: Mark
Age: 24
Occupation: IT Support
Diving since: 2002
Certifications: Rescue Diver (OW, AOW, EFR)
Favorite dive sites: Sanctuary (Bohol), Koh Bida Nai (Near Koh Phi Phi, Thailand), Great White Wall (Taveuni, Fiji), Gavo Passage (Ovalau, Fiji).
Dream Dive: Galapagos & Cocos Island
Equipment: Just starting with Mares Vision X Mask and Dive Computer.

 

[fingerling]

Name: Bing
Age: 31
Occupation: Working on my RN
Certifications: Beginning OW in less than a month
Favorite dive sites: the Coral Gardens off Talikud Is., for now.
Equipment: Rentals so far... got this aquamundo black silicone low volume mask at a steal tho...
Dream Dive: Palau, Apo Reef, and ofcourse, the great barrier!

 

[junrex]

Name: Jun
Age: 35
Occupation: violence management
Certifications: PADI AOW
Favorite dive sites: Tinu-to, Saranggani Bay
Equipment: mix n' match
Dream Dive: tubbataha