Protec Dive Center Patrick Widmann

[gearhound]

Here's a bit about what the boys were doing in Madagascar. Patrick just posted it today.
Huge Underwater Fossil Graveyard Explored in Madagascar - NBC News

 

[gearhound]

Some more from that expedition.
https://vimeo.com/116496569

 

[opie712]

That's some pretty awesome stuff

 

[opie712]

As time is ticking down till my trip I'm getting so excited..... what do I need bring with me wet or dry suit.... other gear

 

[moody s]

I dive dry in Mexico and recommend it if you are taking a course, the guys at Protect will have you in the water a long time and you will definitely be able to concentrate better if you are not shivering with cold. Who are you doing your course with?

 

[sethw]

Recently returned from finishing my full cave with Kim, brought my neoprene dry suit this time. I used a good 5mm wetsuit when I did my intro last fall and like moody says, found myself chilled especially during the very thorough post-dive debriefings. Very happy I had the dry suit, the last day was probably 4 hours in the water, also Kim is in his dry suit so he's not getting cold... Have fun!

 

[rongoodman]

I did all my cave training with them in a 5mm wet suit with a hooded vest underneath. Are you staying at Mom's?

 

[gearhound]

Use whatever you're the most comfortable in. That way you can concentrate on the class. Personally, I dive wet. But I have a Hollis Neotek which is an 8/7/6, so I'm nice and warm. Others have used 5mm and been ok. If you use a drysuit, make sure you've got plumbing. You definitely will be in the water for long periods of time.

Add some 1/4 inch bungee and dog clips to your save-a-dive kit. Double check with Patrick on ideal hose lengths with the regs you're using. And bring a USB stick.

Find the Taco Arbolito under the overpass at Puerto Aventuras. And hit up Cafe Ole for rib night and dessert.

 

[rongoodman]

Find the Taco Arbolito under the overpass at Puerto Aventuras.

This. When I did my Intro course, Santiago still teaching for Protec and introduced me to some amazing lunches from there.

 

[moody s]

I'm a tycoz man, best lunch for $1.50, use the money saved for a fancy dinner. Bring condom catheters with you, they are pricey in Mexico, Protec has them for I think $3 or so but if they are out and you have to go to ZG they are $5 each!