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One question am I going to need environmentaly sealed regs diving in the PNW? I’ve looked and not found a guideline for water temp that requires them.
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BikerBecca
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PNW is cold but you're not going to be diving under the ice in near freezing water.
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With your water temps. I would doubt it. I have dived in as cold as 33F (salt) water with my old used Mares reg which is not environmentally sealed. I suppose they all are different.
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Somebody here in Hawaii told me they wouldn’t services my regs in Oregon if they weren’t environmentaly sealed.
Rob9876
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Jeffrey F. Worthington
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My local shop sells regs that aren't sealed and they service what the sell
pauldw
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When I was about your age I dove Oregon coastal waters in 1/4 inch farmer john with a full jacket over it, and with gloves and a hood (a hood is pretty much essential), and didn't ever overheat. Now, messing around on a So Cal beach in a wetsuit I might overheat on the beach. But Oregon beaches are not Baywatch, as you know. And as others can easily learn:
Also, I've dove Oregon water with some less than stellar rental regs, and they all worked. A decent reg should work in 50 degree water.
Also, I've dove Oregon water with some less than stellar rental regs, and they all worked. A decent reg should work in 50 degree water.
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Found you! I'll dive with you in a matter of months!
Adam, welcome back to the PNW! The two best dive shops that I can recommend in the Portland Metro are Under Water Works in Tigard and Pacific WaterSports in Aloha.
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As far as recreational diving is concerned, all of the best diving is 2-3 hours north of Portland in the Puget Sound and Hood Canal (Washington).
If you plan to dive in a wetsuit, then I would recommend a semi-dry wetsuit. There are a number of options. If you are going to stay put in the PNW and be a consistent diver up here, then I would recommend getting a drysuit and drysuit certified. Both of the shops mentioned previously can assist you.
Spear fishing and crabbing is not my thing- so, I can't be of assistance there. Everywhere I dive is Marine protected. PM me if you need anything else. Happy to be of assistance.
Welcome to SB Adam. Lots of nice people who know tons about scuba. Just no C-cards given out here.
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