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What did you learn from your very last dive...
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Airleron
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ScubaSteve: No way am I posting pics....My rep is at stake....
I learned that 77 minutes in 15.8 C is better done in a wetsuit and not a sharkskin (polar fleece lined lycra = about 1 1/2 to 2 mil equivalent) I kept looking for the iceberg some jerk hauled into Botany Bay! The water isn't supposed to be this cold this time of year 
LouieLouie
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Dive 47: Finally got a chance to try my new BPW/2x12L/TEK3 rig for a night dive in 4C/39F water. A pretty straightforward 43 minute dive to 26m/85fsw.
Well, I did learn a few things:
- When you're using a crotch strap, the weight belt is the last item you don.
- You sink like a rock when carrying close to 200 cu.ft. of gas.
- Fog is much more of a problem when you use a mask that isn't leaking.
- You need to pull the inflator hose pretty hard to dump air from a wing, compared to a jacket style BCD where all you have to do is push the button.
- Connect the dry suit inflator hose before you route the long hose reg around your body. The long hose isn't quite as long when it's stuck underneath an inflator hose...
- I need to find a better solution for the pressure gauge. Can't see it when it's attached to the hip D-ring. Good thing I carried enough gas for a 3-hour dive.
- My weight calculations turned out to be correct, so I was perfectly balanced. However, in water this cold I'd rather be slightly overweight so I can have some extra air in my suit.
- The tanks must be moved slightly forwards. My feet ended up a bit too low, messing up the frog kicks.
- The Q40 should be on the left side of my head. Otherwise I can't see the computer and need to activate the backlighting every few minutes.
- Climbing ladders in drysuit, mitts and hood, with 100# of gear on your back, is only recommended for those who really, really enjoy pain. I don't.
I believe I'm slightly wiser now...
Well, I did learn a few things:
- When you're using a crotch strap, the weight belt is the last item you don.
- You sink like a rock when carrying close to 200 cu.ft. of gas.
- Fog is much more of a problem when you use a mask that isn't leaking.
- You need to pull the inflator hose pretty hard to dump air from a wing, compared to a jacket style BCD where all you have to do is push the button.
- Connect the dry suit inflator hose before you route the long hose reg around your body. The long hose isn't quite as long when it's stuck underneath an inflator hose...
- I need to find a better solution for the pressure gauge. Can't see it when it's attached to the hip D-ring. Good thing I carried enough gas for a 3-hour dive.
- My weight calculations turned out to be correct, so I was perfectly balanced. However, in water this cold I'd rather be slightly overweight so I can have some extra air in my suit.
- The tanks must be moved slightly forwards. My feet ended up a bit too low, messing up the frog kicks.
- The Q40 should be on the left side of my head. Otherwise I can't see the computer and need to activate the backlighting every few minutes.
- Climbing ladders in drysuit, mitts and hood, with 100# of gear on your back, is only recommended for those who really, really enjoy pain. I don't.
I believe I'm slightly wiser now...
Reels are a bugger when they get fouled up! Having a good dive buddy to help you unfoul it is priceless!
Carolyn:shark2:
Carolyn:shark2:
almitywife
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at least you went diving!
i learnt that we need a backup plan for when hubbys rebreather blows a cell so we cant go diving
tiggrr
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I learned to appreciate and enjoy every single moment of a dive because, it may be longer than you expected before your next one.
cburdick1
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The last few dives:
Taught me that shore diving is easily as rewarding (or more rewarding) than getting up way too early to make dive boats that leave at 6 am.
Shore dives that max out around 30-40 feet are awesome as my air lasts for an hour if not longer.
When I make reservations with dive companies, I need to ask if I can get 100's rather than 80's so I can get some more bottom time.
Turtles are the most mellow creatures on the panet, eel's pose for pictures, my wife is a great dive buddy and cheap homemade defog works better than the stuff I bought at the dive shop.
Taught me that shore diving is easily as rewarding (or more rewarding) than getting up way too early to make dive boats that leave at 6 am.
Shore dives that max out around 30-40 feet are awesome as my air lasts for an hour if not longer.
When I make reservations with dive companies, I need to ask if I can get 100's rather than 80's so I can get some more bottom time.
Turtles are the most mellow creatures on the panet, eel's pose for pictures, my wife is a great dive buddy and cheap homemade defog works better than the stuff I bought at the dive shop.
Sas
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I learned that water can be so clear it doesn't look like I am in water at all.
My last dive was my first in a dry suit so I learned alot about that. Was happy to never go feet up and had reasonable bouyancy control during the dive.
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