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by DFessler
Thu May 09, 2013 10:14 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Dive Gear STOLEN!!
Replies: 8
Views: 3622

Re: Dive Gear STOLEN!!

Having rescued gear recently, what really helped is I had the Police Case # and the contact phone. If they walk into a shop we don't have time to try to pull up Craigslist or nw diveclub. If possible post those things.
by DFessler
Tue Apr 23, 2013 3:41 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Stolen Dive Gear at Redondo today (4/21/13)
Replies: 20
Views: 2997

Re: Stolen Dive Gear at Redondo today (4/21/13)

First of all without Seven Seas Scuba Cary's due diligence in sending out an email to the shops, this would not ever have happened. And to answer others, he was a doper with 30k in warrants, NOT a diver...
by DFessler
Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:57 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Lost Sola Filters
Replies: 0
Views: 637

Lost Sola Filters

At a recent Light and Motion Demo Dive of the NightSea Lights, we had a few divers lose some of the filters. One of the mask filters and one of the light filters. We conducted the demo at Redondo so if any of you find/found these unique looking items it would be awesome if you could contact us at th...
by DFessler
Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:20 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: p-valve
Replies: 10
Views: 2881

Re: p-valve

Both fuel line or camelback tubing will work. What makes the decision is how you route. My tube comes straight up from my valve and I point my catheter tip straight up. From there I just run about 20" of line going straight up doing a u-turn back to my catheter. If you do a loop type of route t...
by DFessler
Thu Feb 21, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Titanium Regulators problems?
Replies: 12
Views: 1872

Re: Titanium Regulators problems?

With the 2012 models now going for $499, I can't see the benefit of the additional $500. As for issues...I don't personally know anyone who has had a problem with them with Nitrox.
by DFessler
Wed Oct 24, 2012 11:10 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: New drysuit choices
Replies: 17
Views: 3594

Re: New drysuit choices

NWCID,

I can easily get her into a couple of options within your budget, perhaps even cheaper that you thought. PM me if you'd like more info.
by DFessler
Thu Sep 13, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: Twin Tanks & Hollis Harness and Wing 4 Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 546

Twin Tanks & Hollis Harness and Wing 4 Sale

I am selling my PST HP 80 twin tank setup along with the OMS bands, Manifold and Backplate for $400.00. The tanks are in current VIP and Hydro. I am also selling my Hollis HTS 2 Harness (XL), Weight Pockets and 85 lb lift BAC bladder for $400.00. The harness alone retails for almost that, and it (as...
by DFessler
Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Lost Fins at Redondo
Replies: 3
Views: 821

Re: Lost Fins at Redondo

Randy and MAST you rock! The fins have been returned to the owner. Thank you everyone who helped.
by DFessler
Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:25 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Lost Fins at Redondo
Replies: 3
Views: 821

Lost Fins at Redondo

Hey NWDC, One of our students left a set of fins at Redondo on the garbage can by the steps Saturday morning. I am hoping that someone may have saved them, I believe they are Black Scubapro Twin Jet Max's. I believe that's the correct fin and color, however if you found a set like that on the garbag...
by DFessler
Sun Jul 08, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Stolen Zeagle Tech BCD
Replies: 4
Views: 1409

Stolen Zeagle Tech BCD

Friday evening, while open, someone decided to take my Zeagle Tech BCD right from our drying rack in front of Underwater Sports in Federal Way. It should be easy to identify. First it is custom sized with a medium shoulder and large waist. It also has two QuickDraw brackets on the cam bands, one sil...
by DFessler
Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:34 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Dry suit exhaust valve
Replies: 15
Views: 2223

Re: Dry suit exhaust valve

Sometimes, its not the valve at all, but the undergarment getting sucked up into the valve opening. Although some of these valves have guards they don't always work well, especially with loose stuffing undergarments like the Weasel and certain fleeces. I've seen divers do different things. Some wrap...
by DFessler
Thu May 31, 2012 6:40 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Lost Light at Les Davis
Replies: 0
Views: 370

Lost Light at Les Davis

Hey Divers,

A customer of mine lost a light tonight at Les Davis. If anyone finds it please give me a holler. Its a UK C8 eLed Black with a brass clip.

253-874-9387
by DFessler
Thu May 17, 2012 12:19 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Porpoise Bay Charters...
Replies: 10
Views: 1126

Re: Porpoise Bay Charters...

Jeff, I go to Strong Water twice a year. We do a fun dive in January where we always get about 90-100' of viz. I also teach a wreck class in August on the Chaud and we are always blessed with at least 30-50' even then. Kal and Ann are awesome, great hosts, the yurts are cozy and the diving is awesom...
by DFessler
Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Miflex HP Hose Recall
Replies: 8
Views: 1201

Miflex HP Hose Recall

Just wanted to share a recall announcement on the Miflex High Pressure Hoses. Directions on how to identify, and where to send it to get your replacement are included in the link.

http://www.xsscuba.com/miflex-safety-recall.html
by DFessler
Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Bare drysuit latex seals are tight
Replies: 16
Views: 2041

Re: Bare drysuit latex seals are tight

If you haven't already had them done, I would be happy to do them for you.. I have been wanting to experiment with this chainsaw here for a while....just kidding. Seriously I would be happy to do them for you at no charge.
by DFessler
Mon Mar 19, 2012 2:12 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Oxidation in AL tank
Replies: 12
Views: 1188

Re: Oxidation in AL tank

Jeff, Congrats on your compressor purchase. Since you have the means to buy your compressor I strongly recommend getting PSI certified. You can get more info here.www.psicylinders.com/. To many people truly don't know whats involved in cylinder inspection, and this class will answer all those tank q...
by DFessler
Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:04 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Zeagle 911 BCD - Any good?
Replies: 15
Views: 1967

Re: Zeagle 911 BCD - Any good?

For me, I actually prefer the Zeagle Tech. I like the lift and know how to manage the air cell. I own a DR Transpac, Transplate and Hollis BP and wing, but my everyday BCD is the Tech. To me it's more comfortable, and to me thats everything.
by DFessler
Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:42 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: Underwater video tips/help
Replies: 7
Views: 1176

Re: Underwater video tips/help

I dive a Light and Motion Bluefin Pro with 2 Sola 1200 video lights. It has worked well for me and have been extremely happy with it. I have to +1 MZ's comments. The GoPros with the Flat Port with Video lights also produce nice video for the money.
by DFessler
Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Lost Hollis Bat Fin at Edmonds
Replies: 13
Views: 2311

Re: Lost Hollis Bat Fin at Edmonds

I believe I have your fin! We try to teach our students to bring found gear back to the dive shop so we can check the boards for their owners posts. I had a student give me a fin this weekend matching your description which was found at Edmonds. I can either keep it at the Federal Way UWS store or h...
by DFessler
Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:50 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Drysuit Glove System - Which is best?
Replies: 31
Views: 5330

Re: Drysuit Glove System - Which is best?

Hey Everyone, I figured since I have personally dove so many different kinds, I may as well pitch in. These are my own personal user reviews that may help someones decision and not intended to steer someone one direction or another. Also note that any o-rings that are designed to move should have so...
by DFessler
Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Kudos to FW Underwater Sports!
Replies: 7
Views: 1306

Re: Kudos to FW Underwater Sports!

Thanks Ron for the kudos. We truly appreciate it!
by DFessler
Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:38 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Sola 600's on sale...
Replies: 145
Views: 19011

Re: Sola 600's on sale...

Lights is always and will always be a source of debate. The thing to keep in mind is pick a light that suits your dive style, dive goals and budget. The other thing to note is that there is not a lot to compare to unless you've owned a few that you can personally compare. Light and Motion has a grea...
by DFessler
Fri Nov 18, 2011 1:15 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Dry Gloves
Replies: 12
Views: 1975

Re: Dry Gloves

There are several solutions, many which have been said. Diving Concepts and Northern Diver will both work with Neoprene. With Diving Concepts, you have 2 choices, to add a second latex seal due to the neoprene stretching out, or to not use an inner seal at all. The Northern Diver Rings will also wor...
by DFessler
Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:51 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Lost and Found at Redondo
Replies: 5
Views: 735

Re: Lost and Found at Redondo

Georgia, I manage the Federal Way Underwater Sports. Do you ever get by there? If not, I could pick them up from your local dive shop if you put my name on them and let them know I am coming in. You could also drop them off at the MAST building with Russ or Mikiko if you are going to be back there a...