So Cal Dive In (1/3) - Rocked

[Mo2vation]

AZ Tony had a winner. On one especially graceful exit, as he was thrown from the sea, that water heater he was wearing (Faber LP 120) slammed into the rail with a cacophonous "gong" rivaling the Avalon clock tower at noon.

As for me, on dive four (the evening dive) I finally stuck a landing with a perfect two point dismount, threw my hands back like a triumphant gymnast, and looked about... only to be ignored by the rest of the crew shivering on the wall, and underappreciated by the on looking tourists.

Life is cruel...

K

 

[Arnaud]

...As for me, on dive four (the evening dive) I finally stuck a landing with a perfect two point dismount, threw my hands back like a triumphant gymnast, and looked about... only to be ignored by the rest of the crew shivering on the wall, and underappreciated by the on looking tourists.

Life is cruel...

K

Who was holding your tank valve?

 

[OCdiving Deb]

Ouch! This bruise is a result of spending too much time in the danger zone at the bottom of the stairs at Casino Point. I got pounded by a wave at a place that does not usually get waves. It cost me a mask, snorkle, & my dignity, but most importantly, it could have cost me my life if I had hit my head instead of my arm.

Get out of the surf zone ASAP!

 

[sapphire]

YIKES Kelphelper! That is a monster bruise! Definitely a battle wound... I am glad it was only a mask and snorkle lost and nothing worse.

Take care,

 

[Arnaud]

Ouch! This bruise is a result of spending too much time in the danger zone at the bottom of the stairs at Casino Point. I got pounded by a wave at a place that does not usually get waves. It cost me a mask, snorkle, & my dignity, but most importantly, it could have cost me my life if I had hit my head instead of my arm.

Get out of the surf zone ASAP!

Blue, red, yellow, purple. I mean, WOW, it's like tropical diving!

:sofa:

Sorry...Hope you get better soon.

 

[Otter]

Good advice Kelphelper.....the ocean can be very unforgiving....

Take care

Otter

 

[kelpmermaid]

that hurts just looking at it, Kelphelper. I remember thinking as I crawled up the stairs that there is less padding in a drysuit, so there is food for thought. As for the arm, a little arnica gel couldn't hurt...

 

[drbill]

Definitely ouch! Afraid I still haven't been back in the water to look for your mask, but I can't stay out much longer. Hopefully I'll dive all three days this weekend and find it.

Dr. Bill

 

[OCdiving Deb]

Thanks for the sympathy and laughs! It really does not hurt unless I touch it.

I posted the photo for its shock value, reminding all to be safe in their exits. Keep that ugly bruise in your mind when you are near rocks or stairs!

I never heard of arnica gel before, but I did a quick search and I see why you suggested it kelpmermaid. Thanks!

Arnaud, you forgot green! And you make me laugh often! Thanks all. You are all awesome!

 

[wrinkles]

The photo did its job then becuase I was really shocked. I knew you got banged up pretty bad but it didnt look like that before. OUCH.. Makes me seem silly for complaining about my baby bruises.

When I dive the point I will be thinking about it and making sure I time those sets.

I would like to do the Ruby e Tygh but the only thing i would complain about is the drive over there. Other than that its a beautiful dive. =)


Ana

PS
i didnt see Tyghs exit so I have to give Tonyc the award for the body surf to the stairs.