Drewski,
You have been on Scuba Board a long time. This thread has been pretty tame. You made some good points, just in a manner that some, including myself found insulting.
I too love ocean diving. We got our first taste of diving down in your area last summer. It was amazing as well as different and challenging. My sons and I did our AOW there.
When I dive with my pony bottle, reel and SMB at Dutch Springs, its not because I think its necessary, but to get used to diving with the gear and to practice using it so next time I do a deeper wreck dive like the U352 I am ready.
Without a doubt the coastal NC diving is challenging and I don't really think anyone with limited experience has any business there without extra training from an instructor or mentor. We used Discovery Dive Center and they did a great job, they also have inexpensive dorm lodging available.
I am planning at least one trip to NC next year after the Gulf Stream swings back west.
You have been on Scuba Board a long time. This thread has been pretty tame. You made some good points, just in a manner that some, including myself found insulting.
I too love ocean diving. We got our first taste of diving down in your area last summer. It was amazing as well as different and challenging. My sons and I did our AOW there.
When I dive with my pony bottle, reel and SMB at Dutch Springs, its not because I think its necessary, but to get used to diving with the gear and to practice using it so next time I do a deeper wreck dive like the U352 I am ready.
Without a doubt the coastal NC diving is challenging and I don't really think anyone with limited experience has any business there without extra training from an instructor or mentor. We used Discovery Dive Center and they did a great job, they also have inexpensive dorm lodging available.
I am planning at least one trip to NC next year after the Gulf Stream swings back west.