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by BagpiperDon
Sat Jan 14, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello Above & Below
Replies: 15
Views: 2531

Re: Hello Above & Below

I'm also planning to get one of these suspender-style, side-panel weight-release weight belt thingamadoos. I asked Santa last month and all he brought me was a stupid pony ... WTH am I supposed to do with a pony?!? Anyway, my Cousteau era mithril wetsuit wore-out and has been replaced, my same-era w...
by BagpiperDon
Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:16 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello Above & Below
Replies: 15
Views: 2531

Re: Hello Above & Below

I think I saw that @Nwbrewer -- this one? https://www.facebook.com/groups/2041166 ... 9808287940
by BagpiperDon
Wed Jan 11, 2023 12:03 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello Above & Below
Replies: 15
Views: 2531

Re: Hello Above & Below

I've been introduced to back-plate rigs lately -- *REALLY LIKE THE CONCEPT*. My tax bracket isn't ready to introduce me to them though. ZR felt good when I tried it -- looks to give me all the function I want and the price-range I need to operate within. Now I just need to figure out the sizing with...
by BagpiperDon
Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:09 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello Above & Below
Replies: 15
Views: 2531

Re: Hello Above & Below

Valuable input on the Deception Pass drift dive. One of my co-worker / dive buddies has suggested we do it. He may have the experience, I don't have enough from what you're saying. Also, I'm trying to update my BC -- some the problems my current one has given me ..... from his description of that dr...
by BagpiperDon
Mon Jan 02, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello Above & Below
Replies: 15
Views: 2531

Re: Hello Above & Below

Gdog wrote: Sat Dec 31, 2022 1:09 pm Welcome to the board!
Thank you. Heard good things about the site, glad to finally join and see it.
by BagpiperDon
Mon Jan 02, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello Above & Below
Replies: 15
Views: 2531

Re: Hello Above & Below

Welcome! Which recreational dives are you interested in info for? -Eric Thank you. There are some dives around Whidbey Island that I'd like to know more about. A buddy of mine has been talking about doing the drift dive around the middle of Deception Pass Bridge. Also, there is supposed to be some ...
by BagpiperDon
Mon Jan 02, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello Above & Below
Replies: 15
Views: 2531

Re: Hello Above & Below

Welcome to the club! Are you commercial diving or DM/instructors? Thank you. Mostly pulling weeds in marinas and some swim areas. It isn't glamorous, but the work is hard and I don't respect myself. :rofl: I've also been doing some zincs and a few other things under boats. I'd like to do more of th...
by BagpiperDon
Fri Dec 30, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Dry suit undergarments
Replies: 25
Views: 6343

Re: Dry suit undergarments

Got my first drysuit experience last year working a slow-spot in snow melt. I just took what what fit from the rental shop, including the DUI drysuit. With all the air out and the 36lbs I used to sink my old school wetsuit, I couldn't get down and I was functionally chilled at best in a pond where i...
by BagpiperDon
Thu Dec 29, 2022 7:18 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello Above & Below
Replies: 15
Views: 2531

Hello Above & Below

NWDC has been recommended to me for a while by a friend / dive buddy / dive co-worker :smt064 -- thought I should finally take the plunge :eek: (heh heh...). Mostly work diving right now, would like to be doing more recreational dives -- but at least the pay and crew is good! As-needed I'm updating ...