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- Sun Nov 14, 2021 12:54 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: BCD Recommendation
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3795
Re: BCD Recommendation
+ 1 for a backplate and wing. You gain 6lbs of weight for free on the plate, and lose all the excess buoyancy that a lot of vest BC's tend to have. A steel 80 is going to be about the same size as the al50, and allow her to shave off 5lbs or so of lead. (plus more air!) I'll also add that the weigh...
- Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:51 pm
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: The Bottle Thread
- Replies: 275
- Views: 179692
Re: The Bottle Thread
That's got Scubie Doo written all over it.
Scubie Doo wrote: ↑Fri Mar 19, 2021 4:41 pm
I'm Jesse Miller and I have entertaining tales about drinking barnacle encrusted bottles of Corona that I've found while diving.
- Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:27 am
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: Saltwater State Park Closed - Sewage Spill
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2587
Saltwater State Park Closed - Sewage Spill
https://ecology.wa.gov/Blog/Posts/Septe ... osed-due-t
Keep in mind that Redondo is less than 2 miles down the beach...
Keep in mind that Redondo is less than 2 miles down the beach...
- Tue May 26, 2020 10:52 am
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: Happy Birthday, Scubie Doo!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3612
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 1:18 pm
- Forum: Dive Planning
- Topic: DIW access
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7318
Re: DIW access
I put in a call and left a message to the UP Public Works dept this afternoon. No response yet. Update: I received a call back this morning from Gary at the City of University Place (I'm assuming Public Works Dept.). The short version: They don't deal with driftwood/trees/debris/etc. that are washe...
- Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:32 pm
- Forum: Dive Planning
- Topic: DIW access
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7318
Re: DIW access
Maybe make friends with the folks? See if they'd be interested in us helping them clean up the access? I mean worst case get WSA involved and see if there is any way we could 'pay' them for use of an easement or whatnot. Thankfully, there is already a public access corridor at this site. PIerce Cou...
- Sun Nov 24, 2019 2:32 pm
- Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
- Topic: Help with Fish ID Please :-)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3941
Re: Help with Fish ID Please :-)
Juvenile Ling?
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:54 am
- Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
- Topic: Deja vu?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5655
- Mon Jul 15, 2019 5:06 pm
- Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
- Topic: Old Diver, New Area
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3089
Re: Old Diver, New Area
I agree with Gdog - it can really depend on what your expectations are. If you are a warm-weather, one-dive-and-done type of diver, a wetsuit may work fine. But if you like multiple dives, cold weather diving or diving multiple days in a row (imagine putting on an already wet wetsuit in 40 degree we...
- Wed May 22, 2019 11:30 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Drysuit repair
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6826
Re: Drysuit repair
I just figured out another way to remove that big nut. I used one of these: watch case opener.jpg Sitech inflator valve.jpg https://www.harborfreight.com/watch-case-opener-91550.html Watch case opener, at your local Harbor Freight for about $6. The 3 pins on the tool were just small enough to grab t...
- Tue May 21, 2019 10:40 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Drysuit repair
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6826
Re: Drysuit repair
It just so happens that I have a suit with that same valve (anyone want to buy a xxxs suit that'll fit a child?) I was able to find that a 5/32" allen key will fit the opening/hole in the big nut, and will engage a screw inside it. Turning the screw will turn the oring module. I haven't pried o...
- Tue May 21, 2019 10:17 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Drysuit repair
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6826
Re: Drysuit repair
Plan b - another way to lube the orings: Jam/stuff oring lube of choice into air inlet hole(s) of the quick disconnect (or remove the quick disconnect fitting from the valve and put the lube directly into the valve body and then replace the fitting back to the valve body). Connect your drysuit hose ...
- Tue May 21, 2019 10:07 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Drysuit repair
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6826
Re: Drysuit repair
Another option - can you get an allen/hex key inside that hole that is in the middle of the big nut, and then fit into a corresponding allen/hex nut? Brace the bug nut and turn the allen key?
- Tue May 21, 2019 10:01 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Drysuit repair
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6826
Re: Drysuit repair
Are you able to turn the large nut that is shown in your second pic? If so (taking an educated guess) you might be able to (1) remove the male quick disconnect fitting (2) insert something thin (like an allen/hex key) into the quick disconnect hole to brace the oring module (3) turn the large nut to...
- Tue May 21, 2019 9:29 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Drysuit repair
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6826
Re: Drysuit repair
I believe you just need to give the core a push, from the outside of the suit side towards the suit interior side. This video gives a pretty good step by step, your valve should be similar:
https://youtu.be/nudXT_YN8KU
https://youtu.be/nudXT_YN8KU
- Thu Apr 18, 2019 1:39 pm
- Forum: Dive Planning
- Topic: Saltwater Park on 4/20
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1704
Re: Saltwater Park on 4/20
Just throwing this out there - First of all, Saltwater is a great site. The artificial reef and rubble fields provide tons of structure and attract a lot of life. Unfortunately, it is also very exposed to current and it has a long swim to get to the reef. Combined, those two factors make the site pr...
- Sat Apr 13, 2019 6:36 pm
- Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
- Topic: Okay ... another what is this?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3911
Re: Okay ... another what is this?
Reminds me of the treasure I found while diving with a student at Les Davis. Found it, then handed it to him. I didn't realize the kid held onto it for the rest of the dive until he proudly showed it off to his mom during our SI. She wondered what this beautiful piece of multi colored blown glass wa...
- Sat Apr 13, 2019 4:22 pm
- Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
- Topic: Okay ... another what is this?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3911
Re: Okay ... another what is this?
Does the "body" have a plastic or rubber cover? Looks like the handle of an old screwdriver, or other tool.
- Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:15 pm
- Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
- Topic: Photos of underwater oil rigs, etc.?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3426
Re: Photos of underwater oil rigs, etc.?
Check out this trip report. Many cool pics from some of our more notorious dive buds.
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=24696&hilit=flower+banks
I'd be willing to bet they all have at least a couple of shots that would work.
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=24696&hilit=flower+banks
I'd be willing to bet they all have at least a couple of shots that would work.
- Tue Oct 30, 2018 9:46 pm
- Forum: Dive Planning
- Topic: ThThTh Nov 1st edition Redondo Lumpy Search Party
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5062
Re: ThThTh Nov 1st edition Redondo or Day Island
If at Day Island, you'd be better off splashing at 7pm. Just sayin'...
- Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:35 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Drysuit boot replacement
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5130
Re: Drysuit boot replacement
Awhile back I contacted Brooks Dive Gear out of BC. On their drysuit options page, they show their "Arctic Boots": http://brooksdivegear.com/drysuits5.html . These boots are dead ringers (as far as I can tell from the picture) to the boots that came on my Seasoft drysuit - probably one of ...
- Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:37 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Staying warm on a budget
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4324
Re: Staying warm on a budget
... and then start saving for a Weezle.
- Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:30 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Staying warm on a budget
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4324
Re: Staying warm on a budget
A brand new, fluffy, dry suit undergarment is wonderful to use, but not absolutely necessary. Try polar fleece and under armor type lycra/synthetic base layers. Several might be needed to create the loft/air barrier between your skin and the suit that is needed to keep you warm(er). Try various comb...
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 12:58 pm
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: Diver swells up after getting bent
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3308
Diver swells up after getting bent
So my wife has found another thing to worry about:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... bends.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... bends.html
- Sun Jul 30, 2017 11:26 pm
- Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
- Topic: North Channel Islands
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4325
Re: North Channel Islands
Nice report and great pics. Thanks for sharing!