No gloves or knives in the park, AND No pocket or belt knives in public

[DandyDon]

You guys want to get this moved to the Pub, huh...?

 

[lmorin]

Where the batteries and lights in your carry on?

On the trip 2 yrs ago, lights and batteries were in my carry-on. Separate, per recommendations at the time. Security inspector in Coz was very pleasant and chatty about stuff in the carry-on. Looked at everything carefully. No problems. On return to Houston for the next leg of our trip, we had to go through security again after customs. The TSA inspector there was also a diver. He told us the batteries were fine and should not have been taken in Coz. I repeat, the folks who took them were American Airlines personnel, not Mexican security folks. After months of complaint to AA, they eventually sent me a $50 travel voucher.

 

[FishOutUvH2O]

On the trip 2 yrs ago, lights and batteries were in my carry-on. Separate, per recommendations at the time. Security inspector in Coz was very pleasant and chatty about stuff in the carry-on. Looked at everything carefully. No problems. On return to Houston for the next leg of our trip, we had to go through security again after customs. The TSA inspector there was also a diver. He told us the batteries were fine and should not have been taken in Coz. I repeat, the folks who took them were American Airlines personnel, not Mexican security folks. After months of complaint to AA, they eventually sent me a $50 travel voucher.

In case anyone is interested, or wants to take a copy with them--> TSA-Battery Guidelines. I usually bring around 36 "C", 36 "AAA", and several CR123A batteries in my carry-on when I head back down to the island. Sometimes the TSA will ask me why so many, but mostly, since they're in their original packages, no one blinks an eye.

And for the record: Unlike the Marine Park rules, which are pretty clear, knife laws in Mexico are not. The recommendation not to carry a knife with you when walking around town is based on that vagueness in the law. If you have a knife attached to your BC and your walking through town with the BC, your odds of being stopped by law enforcement for that are pretty slim. If, however, you happen to be stopped by law enforcement for something else and they find a knife on you (with no clear association between the knife and a legitimate activity) . . . You may have just made a minor issue into a big problem for yourself.

 

[scubafanatic]

Im not looking for an apology, but youre the one that asked for numbers. Its not my problem that americans shoot eachother. No, I havent been assed googling some more recent statistics (nor older). Im sure I could but Im not gonna bother..

Oh yeah, and if you think its passive to send troops to places like Afghanistan and Tsjad, I guess youre right..

...alright kids, lets put a cork in it and remember we're both NATO allies....let's all agree that the real threat is the BEAR to the east and all aim our guns that way....we're got 2 Russian nuke attack subs patrolling off the US east coast just last week, after a 10 year period with no such patrols......and Tigerman, please remember how Russia pounced on Georgia (a NATO wanna-be) just last year...that could have easily been Norway...luckily, Norway IS a NATO mamber and enjoys the protection of a VERY BIG BROTHER......and, not to dredge up too much history, but if Russia made a move against you, and Norway stood alone, Norway would last for about the same 12 minutes it lasted when it went up against **** Germany.

 

[Sasquatch]

...alright kids, lets put a cork in it and remember we're both NATO allies....let's all agree that the real threat is the BEAR to the east and all aim our guns that way....we're got 2 Russian nuke attack subs patrolling off the US east coast just last week, after a 10 year period with no such patrols......and Tigerman, please remember how Russia pounced on Georgia (a NATO wanna-be) just last year...that could have easily been Norway...luckily, Norway IS a NATO mamber and enjoys the protection of a VERY BIG BROTHER......and, not to dredge up too much history, but if Russia made a move against you, and Norway stood alone, Norway would last for about the same 12 minutes it lasted when it went up against **** Germany.

I heard from a reliable source that the subs were hunting Lionfish.

 

[DandyDon]

On the trip 2 yrs ago, lights and batteries were in my carry-on. Separate, per recommendations at the time. Security inspector in Coz was very pleasant and chatty about stuff in the carry-on. Looked at everything carefully. No problems. On return to Houston for the next leg of our trip, we had to go through security again after customs. The TSA inspector there was also a diver. He told us the batteries were fine and should not have been taken in Coz. I repeat, the folks who took them were American Airlines personnel, not Mexican security folks. After months of complaint to AA, they eventually sent me a $50 travel voucher.

Ah okay, you were just ripped off. Could have been confusion in a distant post by contracted workers wearing AA name tags or it could have been "what can we score today?" Agents in airports serviced by one or two planes a day by an airline are often not actually employees even tho they appear so on the surface.

In case anyone is interested, or wants to take a copy with them--> TSA-Battery Guidelines. I usually bring around 36 "C", 36 "AAA", and several CR123A batteries in my carry-on when I head back down to the island. Sometimes the TSA will ask me why so many, but mostly, since they're in their original packages, no one blinks an eye.

And for the record: Unlike the Marine Park rules, which are pretty clear, knife laws in Mexico are not. The recommendation not to carry a knife with you when walking around town is based on that vagueness in the law. If you have a knife attached to your BC and your walking through town with the BC, your odds of being stopped by law enforcement for that are pretty slim. If, however, you happen to be stopped by law enforcement for something else and they find a knife on you (with no clear association between the knife and a legitimate activity) . . . You may have just made a minor issue into a big problem for yourself.

That's why I brought up the pocket knives. Many American men always carry one and warnings to not do so there are quite rare. I did many times until I stumbled across the info.

I heard from a reliable source that the subs were hunting Lionfish.

Tell the turtles they taste good.

 

[FishOutUvH2O]

That's why I brought up the pocket knives. Many American men always carry one and warnings to one do so there are quite rare. I did many times until I stumbled across the info.

I think it's good info and I'm glad that you did bring it up. I also agree that the info was geared toward those folks that are just making an innocent mistake from lack of knowledge. And not directed at the board's self-proclaimed "tough guys" and "rebels without a cause," that are going to do what they want, when they want. Willing to chance having automatic weapons pointed at them and spending their vacation time in jail, rather than be told what to do.

 

[cicopo]

That's well said. I'd rather continue vacationing / diving than trying to explain why I have a knife in my pocket. That's also why I wanted to pass the info along to my fellow Tripadvisor members.

 

[firstdive2005]

ya what dey sed #87,#88. One a yank, one a canuck they got along how passive.lol.

 

[billindenver]

Listen here Mr Maple Leaf, we are about half a moment from invading your smart mouthed country so you had better watch yourself. Of course, with our national guard, coast guard and naturally all of our troops elsewhere fighting for those who hate us....we are going to call up our last reserve for the invasion. You will be dealing with the boy scouts...and god help you.

Cheers mate.