Who's Going to the Cozumel Invasion ?

[FuzzyNutz]

My last trip was the first trip I took in which I had my own gear. I put all my dive gear in a duffel bag and took it as a carry on (basic gear, I don't have big can lights, dpv, camera, or anything like that). My setup is also a 6lb BP/W (40lb mach 5 extreme), and I wrapped important stuff up with some t-shirts, swim shorts, towells, etc. I checked the rest of my crap, as I didn't really care if my clothes made it or not. I would be devestated if my scuba gear got lost or made it late! So I'm planning on doing the exact same thing again. My advice though is to put your backplate on top in the duffel bag so it's easy to take out for security... no joke, I had the bomb squad inspect my stuff when I left everything in my bag and sent it through the scanner in Denver.

For what it's worth, I only had to use 2 kilos (4-5 lbs) of lead while on my dives (salt water, al80's, 3mm suit). I tried one dive without any weight, and I was actually pretty fine thoughout the dive, but positive buyancy became a slight issue at the end of the dive in the shallower waters. I'm also thinking of getting some cam band weight pockets for this trip, but I'm still undecided... weight belts don't both me too much (especilly with only 2 light weights on there).

And if clothing is optional, this trip may be more fun than I expected! hahaha

 

[cardzard]

87 days until Scubaboard Invades​

:blessing:Cozumel:blessing:​

There is still room to join, Don't miss out on the fun​

 

[denisegg]

My last trip was the first trip I took in which I had my own gear. I put all my dive gear in a duffel bag and took it as a carry on (basic gear, I don't have big can lights, dpv, camera, or anything like that). My setup is also a 6lb BP/W (40lb mach 5 extreme), and I wrapped important stuff up with some t-shirts, swim shorts, towells, etc. I checked the rest of my crap, as I didn't really care if my clothes made it or not. I would be devestated if my scuba gear got lost or made it late! So I'm planning on doing the exact same thing again. My advice though is to put your backplate on top in the duffel bag so it's easy to take out for security... no joke, I had the bomb squad inspect my stuff when I left everything in my bag and sent it through the scanner in Denver.

For what it's worth, I only had to use 2 kilos (4-5 lbs) of lead while on my dives (salt water, al80's, 3mm suit). I tried one dive without any weight, and I was actually pretty fine thoughout the dive, but positive buyancy became a slight issue at the end of the dive in the shallower waters. I'm also thinking of getting some cam band weight pockets for this trip, but I'm still undecided... weight belts don't both me too much (especilly with only 2 light weights on there).

And if clothing is optional, this trip may be more fun than I expected! hahaha

Thanks so much for the advice! That is the exact same setup I have, wing and all. I wasn't sure if that wing would be too bulky for a carry on. Did you use a standard dive duffel bag? I have one of those. All my gear fits in it for the boat. 4 lbs sounds about right on the weight. I am not sure about cam weight pockets either. I actually have two weight pockets on my waist band. I just usually use them for pockets but I will probably just wear the weight in them. I have two can lights but I don't think I will bother with them since I won't be doing tech dives.

 

[FuzzyNutz]

Thanks so much for the advice! That is the exact same setup I have, wing and all. I wasn't sure if that wing would be too bulky for a carry on. Did you use a standard dive duffel bag? I have one of those. All my gear fits in it for the boat. 4 lbs sounds about right on the weight. I am not sure about cam weight pockets either. I actually have two weight pockets on my waist band. I just usually use them for pockets but I will probably just wear the weight in them. I have two can lights but I don't think I will bother with them since I won't be doing tech dives.

It wasn't even a dive bag, just a plain ol' reebok gym bag. I thought about getting a nice dive bag, or maybe one of those dive caddy's... then I saw the price of the caddy ($300!!) and said HELL NO to that, I'd rather buy more dive gear... and to me, honestly, a bag is a bag so I'll keep using what I got til it breaks.

When I went on the boats, I just wore my bp/w, carried my regs, and everything else was in a mesh fin bag. It's a tossup for me between getting the cam pockets or waist pockets, if any at all. Since I don't have either, nor tried either, I thought it might be nice to have the weight over my chest rather than waist, but . I'm a pretty broke college student, so there's a few other small things I'd like to get (smb, slates, shears, etc.) before weight pockets since the belt doesn't bother me.

 

[Leann H]

I just bought the gen 1 dive caddy for $179.00. My goal for this trip is NO CHECKED BAGS. My **** will NOT be lost AGAIN! If there is room for some clothes, I guess that's just gravy!

 

[ROXANNE]

Excitement will continue to bulid as we get closer to the Invasion date!


Cardzard will be posting a MAJOR announcement later today about the Invasion that should have everyone talking.

I'm going to the Invasion. Are you?​

Jump in with the rest of the crew while space is still available! ​

 

[ROXANNE]

No guessing? :blinking:
That's okay, I wouldn't tell anyway. :cool2:

I'm going to the Invasion. Are you?​

Jump in with the rest of the crew while space is still available! ​

 

[FuzzyNutz]

An extra day? An extra WEEK?!? Reduced rate for the trip? Free Nitrox? Underwater scavenger hunt for prizes?????? We'll be allowed to kill lions?? Group trip to go see the whale sharks? Group cenote dive? Free unlimited shore diving? Free boat night dives????????????????????? I'd say free booze, but we already got that! They found Jimmy Hoffa?!?!?!? This isn't fair, tell us tell us tell us tell us!!!!

 

[cardzard]

We have a new Sticky

I am pleased to announce the addition of sponsors to the Invasion!
Their generous donations can be found here.

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/in...scubaboard-invasion-sponsors.html#post5793227

We will update this page as more sponsors check in.

How can you win these fabulous prizes?
Attend the Invasion to find out.

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

Nice!!!!