Lake Jocassee Dive Report

[rainmaker]

This reminded me of something that happened last year at Jocassee. I was following the line down, looking for the forest. I was shining my light around, but couldn't see much. Then I swam right into a tree and hit my head pretty good. Ever since that day, the old saying of "can't see the forest for the trees" has had a whole new meaning for me

 

[frankc420]

Nice report, very detailed!

Quick question, when wearing your 30cf bailout, you said you add 2lbs to counter, have you tried diving without that 2lb weight? Just curious because I've wondered if it was required as I would think the wing would compensate?

 

[dcs917]

Have dove without the 2# weight, and found it a little heavy on the left side. I clip off the pony on chest and waist D-Rings, so tank is under left arm. As I remember tank characteristics are about 2# negative when full, 2# positive when empty.

But - it is not so uncomfortable that you couldn't get by without any weight to offset - just personal preference. I also don't think the wing will automatically. compensate. If anything, the wing will move more air to the "high side" of the bladder, and this makes things worse.

Dive Safe.

 

[UnderSeaBumbleBee]

Sandman as a new diver with under 25 dives, you need to be careful going as deep as the forest is. Be careful. The trees aren't going anywhere.

 

[sandmanz32]

Sandman as a new diver with under 25 dives, you need to be careful going as deep as the forest is. Be careful. The trees aren't going anywhere.

yea i know, i can assure you we were very care in doing so.......i bet i glanced at my guage every 3 secs or so lol. we went stright there and had 2500 psi once we reached depthand turned the dive at 2k just to make sure we had enough air for our deco stops, one at 50ft for 5 mins, and 1 at 15 for 5 mins......my buddy and i may not have very many dives under our belts but we take diving VERY seriously, and wouldnt do anything to endanger our lives. we have both always been those types of guys that pick up on things very quickly and think that experience is the best training you can get......we do both plan on taking the advance class though. below 100ft diving isnt something we normally do.....but i wanted to see the trees

 

[dolphinfan]

What kind of computer do you have that required a stop at 50' for 5 minutes on a 110' dive? How long were you at depth? You should have been able to see the forest at around 95' with so so vis. It gets pretty damn cold down there pretty quick, so take that into account the next time you go down there. Air consumption usually increases in colder water. It is cool though. Best dive on the lake is the Graveyard on Halloween night. Water temps around 44 at 140', so it's not a real long dive without a drysuit. I'm thinking about diving in the next 2 weekends depending on schedule, so maybe I'll see some of you there. I'm the big guy with a shaved head and goatee. I'm a dive master and assistant instructor for Bermuda Triangle Greenville. If you see me, say hello. I'm not near as menacing as I look.

 

[sandmanz32]

What kind of computer do you have that required a stop at 50' for 5 minutes on a 110' dive? How long were you at depth? You should have been able to see the forest at around 95' with so so vis. It gets pretty damn cold down there pretty quick, so take that into account the next time you go down there. Air consumption usually increases in colder water. It is cool though. Best dive on the lake is the Graveyard on Halloween night. Water temps around 44 at 140', so it's not a real long dive without a drysuit. I'm thinking about diving in the next 2 weekends depending on schedule, so maybe I'll see some of you there. I'm the big guy with a shaved head and goatee. I'm a dive master and assistant instructor for Bermuda Triangle Greenville. If you see me, say hello. I'm not near as menacing as I look.

randy? i think? this is jamie staples i come in the store all the time! my comp didnt tell me to do that we just did it as an extra precaution

 

[xiSkiGuy]

That's actually Chris, not Randy. And do say hello if you see him. He's a nice guy!

You are on the right track taking extra precautions beyond what your computer suggests, but 5 minutes is a bit long for a deep stop. Usually a minute or two will suffice. Add extra time at or above 30'.

 

[sandmanz32]

chris is the young guy, i thought randy was the shorter husky bald guy? if i seen them i would know, hell i live in BT lol

 

[xiSkiGuy]

chris is the young guy, i thought randy was the shorter husky bald guy? if i seen them i would know, hell i live in BT lol

The young guy is Kris. Chris helps a lot with classes, but doesn't usually work retail.