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- Sun Jul 20, 2014 10:39 pm
- Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
- Topic: Dive flag (deep boat) float
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4700
Re: Dive flag (deep boat) float
I have another slick that I could use to make a replacement. I have a couple of ideas for improvement as well. What I don't have is the sheet stainless I used for the "flag" part of it. If anyone has something that will work, let me know and I'll try to get started on it next week. I found...
- Fri May 30, 2014 8:40 pm
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: Non Scuba subject.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2919
Re: Non Scuba subject.
Except for a couple of months after SWMBO volunteered me for a makeover show on Channel 4, I haven't been clean shaven since the first Reagan administration. At most, a little trim around the edges for a neat line for job interviews, weddings; that sort of thing. Currently, a razor hasn't touched my...
- Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:48 pm
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: New sidemount wing.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1127
Re: New sidemount wing.
But it IS black!
- Thu Mar 27, 2014 9:58 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Drysuits, AGAIN
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5304
Re: Drysuits, AGAIN
One other thing that is an advantage for the White's suits is that the skins are stretchy. I knew someone who owned two custom dry suits because his weight would vary. The White's accommodates that.
- Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:55 pm
- Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
- Topic: Beach Replenishment DNS issued, open for public comment now
- Replies: 0
- Views: 686
Beach Replenishment DNS issued, open for public comment now
I had a chat with someone from Snohomish County Surface Water Management today and got some details. The DNS (Determination of Non Significance) was published this weekend and is open for public comment until March 10. The main purpose of the project is to increase spawning habitat for juvenile salm...
- Sun Feb 09, 2014 4:37 pm
- Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
- Topic: Upcoming Beach Replenishment
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1202
Re: Upcoming Beach Replenishment
I got a contact person with the County and will be talking with him in a week or so, depending on what's going on IWL. The source of the material is going to be dredge spoils, probably from the Snohomish River; we're about due to clean out the sediment traps and the previous disposal sites have been...
- Tue Jan 28, 2014 9:44 pm
- Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
- Topic: Upcoming Beach Replenishment
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1202
Upcoming Beach Replenishment
I have very few details beyond what I'm going to relate here, as I find out more, I'll pass it on. Winter of 2014-2015, Snohomish County is planning a beach replenishment project along the border of Everett and Mukilteo to the east of the oil and Boeing docks. They will be placing sand in (I think) ...
- Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:22 pm
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: Fukushima theory gaining traction?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 10295
- Fri Nov 22, 2013 9:13 pm
- Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
- Topic: Wanted - out of hydro/failed hydro tanks
- Replies: 0
- Views: 676
Wanted - out of hydro/failed hydro tanks
A cow-orker asked if I knew how to get ahold of no longer useful tanks for an art project. I think he's more interested in steel than aluminum, but would probably take either. No valves needed.
Anyone have some?
Anyone have some?
- Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:55 pm
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: SSpiffySpouse home from Swedish
- Replies: 3
- Views: 863
SSpiffySpouse home from Swedish
She spent two days there to "cool off" a bit from the Iodine 131 dose she got on Wednesday. I'm still sleeping on the couch for the next two nights and the cats are boarded until then. But it's good to have her home.
- Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:52 pm
- Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
- Topic: Weight Harness need
- Replies: 3
- Views: 919
Re: Weight Harness need
Take a look at DUI's "Scratch and dent" list. Right now they have three, two new but discontinued (one L, one S) for $50 and one fair demo (S) for $40.
http://www.dui-online.com/pre-loved-dui-equipment/
http://www.dui-online.com/pre-loved-dui-equipment/
- Sun Oct 13, 2013 1:00 pm
- Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
- Topic: FS: fins, wetsuits, undergarment
- Replies: 2
- Views: 813
Re: FS: fins, wetsuits, undergarment
Tom, the yellow wetsuit looks a bit wider, is it?
I'm sorta in between Bare's sizes.
I'm sorta in between Bare's sizes.
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:26 am
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: The stupid runs deep
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1611
- Fri Aug 23, 2013 1:30 pm
- Forum: Find a Buddy
- Topic: Mukilteo Oil Dock 8/24 or 8/25
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2709
Re: Mukilteo Oil Dock 8/24 or 8/25
Got another dive set up on Saturday. Have fun!
- Thu Aug 22, 2013 5:06 pm
- Forum: Find a Buddy
- Topic: Mukilteo Oil Dock 8/24 or 8/25
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2709
Re: Mukilteo Oil Dock 8/24 or 8/25
I could be available, depending on what LawDragon has to say. I'll let you know if I hear anything from him.
sspiffydiver at gmail dot com
sspiffydiver at gmail dot com
- Sun Aug 18, 2013 6:35 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Pony bottle - replacement for, or in addition to octo?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3075
Pony bottle - replacement for, or in addition to octo?
Discuss and dispute.
- Thu Aug 15, 2013 1:29 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Cave Line
- Replies: 1
- Views: 726
Cave Line
I just picked up a one pound bobbin of #24 Braided Nylon Twine aka Cave Line and don't envision using that much in this lifetime.
If anyone wants a foot or so, send me a PM with your mailing address and I'll send it to you in an envelope.
If anyone wants a foot or so, send me a PM with your mailing address and I'll send it to you in an envelope.
- Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:19 am
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Dumb questions
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6811
Re: Dumb questions
Prescription Dive Masks can put any prescription in any dive mask. If you are of an age where you need bifocals, but can read your gages close up without corrective lenses, I'd recommend getting the "see unders" instead of bifocal lenses. You'll save some money and have a larger close view...
- Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:58 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Dumb questions
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6811
Re: Dumb questions
I have an older Maui Brothers mask for now, and I'm searching for one with built-in diopters that's also a good mask. That's a search in itself. A "good mask" is one that fits you comfortably and doesn't leak. As someone who has been guilty of bumping along the bottom so I could see whate...
- Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:40 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Pony bottle, sling or bracket?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5723
Re: Pony bottle, sling or bracket?
I just received a new Al 19 as a gift, so I'm thinking about the eventual setup. I was leaning toward slinging, mainly because it's essentially free, and this discussion seems to support that method.coulterboy wrote: What is the size of the pony bottle you were planning to purchase?
- Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:51 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Pony bottle, sling or bracket?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5723
Pony bottle, sling or bracket?
Discuss and opine.
I dive with a BPW, so either will work for me. What's your preference?
I dive with a BPW, so either will work for me. What's your preference?
- Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:00 am
- Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
- Topic: Soaking Gear
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6017
Re: Soaking Gear
OK, here's a closeup of the top with the top in place. barrel 1.jpg And the top; note, I had to cut off the chine around the top of the barrel so it would fit inside. barrel 3.jpg The top sits on three little ledges made from a ring I cut off the barrel. barrel 4.jpg Detail of the inside siphon. bar...
- Fri Aug 02, 2013 9:59 pm
- Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
- Topic: Soaking Gear
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6017
Re: Soaking Gear
I'm hobbled on crutches right now, I'll try to take a couple more photos tomorrow.
- Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:18 pm
- Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
- Topic: Soaking Gear
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6017
Re: Soaking Gear
Here's what I use. PVC set up as a siphon to drain it. Drop everything inside, put the lid on, load it with weights to keep the wet suit submerged, fill it with water, and let things soak for an hour or so. It was free.
- Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:39 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Anyone see this new suit ?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 958
Re: Anyone see this new suit ?
If they were available in thicker than 5 mm, I might consider one.