Need Dive buddy Thursday afternoon 4/24 - Lk. Fenton

[diver_paula]

Ooooh... a monkey. Is he cute? Did he hop off before or during the dive?

Either way, congrats on working through your sinus issues.

Paula

 

[ScubaFishee]

Ooooh... a monkey. Is he cute? Did he hop off before or during the dive?

Either way, congrats on working through your sinus issues.

Paula

Yep, the monkey hopped off of Ted alright... and I think he landed on my back.

He hopped off during the dive, and he's only cute when he's on someone else's back. :11:

 

[gtxl1200]

Yep, the monkey hopped off of Ted alright... and I think he landed on my back.

He hopped off during the dive, and he's only cute when he's on someone else's back. :11:

I can't Blame you scubafishee for calling the dive's today Lake Fenton was at its worse today 5ft vis at the best even though in some spots it did get a little better. Way to many boats buzzing around and your fist time in Cold water in awhile. You made the right call. All in all it was one good practice day for me before I have to sacrifice this diving paradise and head to Cancun next Saturday. Man I dont know...... no hood no gloves no drysuit only about 10lbs of lead and a shorty wetsuit man it doesnt even sound like diving anymore.

 

[ScubaFishee]

Gtxl1200, Tiny bubbles, stsiddall, and Displaced Yooper -- you guys terrific and you are all such a wealth of good information. Thanks.

I'll be heading over to the LDS this week with my new found knowledge to check out the drysuits. Hopefully I can get one ordered and delivered quickly so I can put it to use visiting those great lakes wrecks.

And, of course, I should have my camera and housing by then too.

 

[ScubaFishee]

I can't Blame you scubafishee for calling the dive's today Lake Fenton was at its worse today 5ft vis at the best even though in some spots it did get a little better. Way to many boats buzzing around and your fist time in Cold water in awhile. You made the right call. All in all it was one good practice day for me before I have to sacrifice this diving paradise and head to Cancun next Saturday. Man I dont know...... no hood no gloves no drysuit only about 10lbs of lead and a shorty wetsuit man it doesnt even sound like diving anymore.

Watch out! I don't want to see you become addicted to warm water like I did. Otherwise, we'll have to hold an intervention for you too to get you back into the cold water.

I'm hoping to get out again next weekend and get re-acquainted to the native cold, low/no viz waters. After that, I should be ready for the next outing.

Where are we going next????

 

[ScottTee]

Gtxl1200, Tiny bubbles, stsiddall, and Displaced Yooper -- you guys terrific and you are all such a wealth of good information. Thanks.

I'll be heading over to the LDS this week with my new found knowledge to check out the drysuits. Hopefully I can get one ordered and delivered quickly so I can put it to use visiting those great lakes wrecks.

And, of course, I should have my camera and housing by then too.

Lemme know what you find. I think I'm gonna start my Drysuit quest soon. I'm gettin' a little tired of being the only "screwball" in the group. Or maybe I'm the only "man" in the group...naah!

And I mis-informed you about the scubatoys.com drysuit. Its a Dacor not a Mares for $679.

 

[ScottTee]

I made two complete dives this time. I got the one dive monkey off of my back.

And Ted did half of the second dive solo! (Ray and I lost him.) Luckily he was toting the dive flag.

 

[ScubaFishee]

And Ted did half of the second dive solo! (Ray and I lost him.) Luckily he was toting the dive flag.

I think Ted just didn't want to come up. I think he was down there dreaming he was in Cancun.

 

[gtxl1200]

I think Ted just didn't want to come up. I think he was down there dreaming he was in Cancun.

I was dreaming I was in Cancun...... Hell I even think the fish were lost Sunday. that vis SUCKED. I knew where I was the whole time We dont need no stinking Lines to follow. I had a 40 minute bottom time on that last dive. Even though it was Brail diving for the most part. But hey I have heard more then once if you can dive in that you can dive anywhere well I guess we will see Sunday july 4th at 9am is my first scheduled dive in Cancun.

 

[ScubaFishee]

Lemme know what you find. I think I'm gonna start my Drysuit quest soon. I'm gettin' a little tired of being the only "screwball" in the group. Or maybe I'm the only "man" in the group...naah!

And I mis-informed you about the scubatoys.com drysuit. Its a Dacor not a Mares for $679.

Well, I started my quest today with an email to Bare to get some basic questions answered. I was really impressed by how quickly they responded.

Anyway, I thought I'd post both my email and their response here. That way, you'll have this info too. Plus, I think Ted and Ray might be interested in their response regarding the wrist seals.

I may need to get more info from you about the MN shop that does alterations. If I can find a stock size that fits, I'm pretty sure I'll need to get the arms and legs shortened.

My email to Bare:

Hi there.

I was visiting your website and looking at the Nex-Gen drysuits. I have four questions that I'm hoping you will answer for me.

1. Can the Nex-Gen be ordered with added suspenders?

2. Is the material in the Nex-Gen suitable for recreational wreck diving and how well will it stand up against the zebra mussels in the Great Lakes?

3. The wrist seals in the Nex-Gen have a shape with which I am unfamiliar. Is that type of wrist seal trimmable for fit?

4. It appears from your website that the Nex-Gen is not available as Made-to-order. But, can a stock size be ordered with a request to have the arms and legs shortened?

I'd really appreciate any information you can give me. Thank you in advance.

Maxine

Bare's response:

Hello Maxine,

Thank you for your inquiry into the Bare brand, and specifically the Nex-Gen drysuit. Let me start at the top of your questions and work down from there.

1) Yes the Nex-Gen can be ordered with Suspenders. There is a minor delay of shipping then, and if the store has one in stock, then they may choose to send that one in and have the suspenders added.

2) The material should work just fine, please note that all drysuits are susceptible to puncture if enough pressure is applied. So if you are diving with reasonable care then you should have many years of worry free suit.

3) The wrist seals are called "Bottle Neck" and they are not to be trimmed, but instead if needed they can be stretched. You would put a pop bottle into them and leave it over night and stretch to your desired length.

4) As for adjustments, the Nex-Gen is the one suit that doesn't offer any. We sell it to our dealers as is, like a pair jeans. Thus allowing for the price point and the consumer to go diving right away.

I hope all your questions have been answered and let us know if you have any other questions.

Cheers,