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by Redleg0811
Thu Oct 13, 2022 4:37 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Gear
Replies: 15
Views: 3077

Re: Gear

Ok we try on and try on for comfort of a dry suit. Any to stay away from? Do you guys have some brands of BPW to recommend and ones to stay away from? The dry suit class was half if we added it on to a class. I thought with everything else and the dry suit adding the Nitrox might be a bit much. I to...
by Redleg0811
Thu Oct 13, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Gear
Replies: 15
Views: 3077

Re: Gear

All great info. Yes Divers ready and as you said warm water. All but 4 of my dives were in Okinawa so I was used to warm water. As you said I thought when we went to Belize we would rent. I know what a BP & W is, but had not thought about getting one (mostly due to a lack of knowledge. They look...
by Redleg0811
Thu Oct 13, 2022 9:34 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Back to diving after a long hiatus
Replies: 17
Views: 4217

Re: Back to diving after a long hiatus

11th Marines?

Down the road I will have to tell you a funny story of a conversation between the section chief and me (ATC).
by Redleg0811
Wed Oct 12, 2022 10:33 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Gear
Replies: 15
Views: 3077

Re: Gear

Hi Glenn, We plan on doing diving around the PNW, but also have a trip planned to Belize. I saw this You-tube of this dive instructor saying these are the top 5 items that it makes sense to get and buy quality. 1. Mask 2. Dive flag 3. Dive Computer ( surprised me. His logic was it is important to RT...
by Redleg0811
Mon Oct 10, 2022 5:16 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Gear
Replies: 15
Views: 3077

Gear

Currently my wife and I only have mask, snorkel, fins, booties, and gloves. I am thinking the smart move is to wait until she finishes her class and my refresh before buying further gear? It has been so long I am not sure what to look for in gear. I liked the back floatation and internal weights of ...
by Redleg0811
Mon Oct 10, 2022 5:12 pm
Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
Topic: Getting reeducated
Replies: 4
Views: 8036

Re: Getting reeducated

Hi Jake, Sorry took me so long to respond. I couldn't post from my phone. I appreciate the offer and will definitely take you up on your offer. I also got the same offer from Capt Jack from Bubbles and Suds. It is great to have such a nice community to learn from. After class we will have to rent ge...
by Redleg0811
Fri Oct 07, 2022 11:04 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Philippines Adventure!
Replies: 9
Views: 2899

Re: Philippines Adventure!

Thanks for sharing. Great pictures.
by Redleg0811
Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:03 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Back to diving after a long hiatus
Replies: 17
Views: 4217

Re: Back to diving after a long hiatus

Welcome, Previous 08 gunrock here too. 29palms :) Give a shout if you are down towards the south sound- Redondo, Hoodsport, etc, happy to do a dive with you sometime. :fish: Sounds like we were in the same battalion since 3/11 is the only arty Batt there. I was with 3/11 K battery from 93-95. How a...
by Redleg0811
Thu Oct 06, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Back to diving after a long hiatus
Replies: 17
Views: 4217

Re: Back to diving after a long hiatus

I will look you guys up and keep in contact with you. It won't be in till December that we take our classes.

Thanks
Martin
by Redleg0811
Thu Oct 06, 2022 10:14 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: What to do with old lead weights
Replies: 3
Views: 3841

Re: What to do with old lead weights

No problem. Take care
by Redleg0811
Thu Oct 06, 2022 3:46 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: What to do with old lead weights
Replies: 3
Views: 3841

Re: What to do with old lead weights

I can make use of it, if you don't have a problem with me melting it down?

Just not sure when I will be in Port Townsend next. I have a friend that goes there fairly regularly.
by Redleg0811
Thu Oct 06, 2022 12:36 pm
Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
Topic: Getting reeducated
Replies: 4
Views: 8036

Getting reeducated

Hi All, Getting back into diving after over 20 years. Last dive was 2020. My certs are from between 96-97. The wife is going for OW and I am doing a full refresh on my OW in Dec. We are also doing the dry suit The other certs I have are Advanced Rescue Night Search and recovery Deep Master diver AI ...
by Redleg0811
Wed Oct 05, 2022 7:52 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Back to diving after a long hiatus
Replies: 17
Views: 4217

Back to diving after a long hiatus

Hi All, I started diving in '96 in Okinawa. I'm certified through NAUI, did my basic open water and just kept doing classes from there. The last dive I did was in 2000. I sold my scuba gear except for my mask, fins and booties to buy a TIG welder. We're planning for a trip to Belize and the wife sai...