Word on the sealed MK25's is that they cannot be done. But as I explained before that is why we drop the IP etc. I never had a freeflow in low 30 degree water with them when set-up this way, but may have to give it some thought prior to a trip like this. May very well buy some Apex's just for the trip.
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Posted 12 April 2005 - 03:17 PM
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Posted 19 April 2005 - 05:50 PM
Apex does make really nice regs! But, I am happy to report my Poseidon regs are environmental sealed. Wha-hoo! One less thing to add to my list.
So talk to me about the season for ice diving so I can pul out the calendar and figure where and when I can plan some ice dives. I know, I know we are all headed into Summer, but I have to maximize the vacation days so I don't run out.
So talk to me about the season for ice diving so I can pul out the calendar and figure where and when I can plan some ice dives. I know, I know we are all headed into Summer, but I have to maximize the vacation days so I don't run out.
It's Winter time - you know you're a diver when you're scraping ice off your windshield INSIDE your vehicle...!
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Posted 20 April 2005 - 09:35 AM
The best time for ice diving here is in Jan-March, you will have ice those months...and of course single digit temps most of the time! Depending on how the winter freeze is going we can be on the ice in November but we prefer later so we can drive our cars and trucks onto the ice, easier than walking 200ft. across the ice.
Later in the year I can get solid dates so we will have all the help we can use for cutting moving ice etc. Just getting ready to dive the ice can wear you out before you get in.
Never thought you would need a chainsaw just to go diving
Later in the year I can get solid dates so we will have all the help we can use for cutting moving ice etc. Just getting ready to dive the ice can wear you out before you get in.
Never thought you would need a chainsaw just to go diving
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Posted 20 April 2005 - 11:43 AM
Sounds very cool. I am headed to Australia last this next Jan through most of Feb, though. Don't know if I could pull along weekend in those months, but we'll see.
It's Winter time - you know you're a diver when you're scraping ice off your windshield INSIDE your vehicle...!
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
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Posted 20 April 2005 - 12:08 PM
I would love to get in on the Antartica trip. I would definately need to get some cold water diving in first. The winter here in BDA it only gets down to 63 F. Let me know when you are planning the trip. Dive_Girl I am up for Bikini as well. I was looking into that for 2006.
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Posted 20 April 2005 - 12:23 PM
Yes, Dive_Girl in [a] Bikini sounds great!Dive_Girl I am up for Bikini as well.
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Posted 20 April 2005 - 12:46 PM
ok, now it's confirmed - you are truly nuts!Yes, Dive_Girl in [a] Bikini sounds great!Dive_Girl I am up for Bikini as well.
It's Winter time - you know you're a diver when you're scraping ice off your windshield INSIDE your vehicle...!
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
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Posted 20 April 2005 - 06:56 PM
Hopefully we will get some ice early in the season to make it easier to plan...don't worry dive girl we won't require a bikini during ice diving 
Will keep everyone posted during the year on ice diving and any other events related to the Artic trip.
Will keep everyone posted during the year on ice diving and any other events related to the Artic trip.
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Posted 20 April 2005 - 07:01 PM
great and I won't require you guys to be in speedo thongs.... 
Edited by Dive_Girl, 20 April 2005 - 07:01 PM.
It's Winter time - you know you're a diver when you're scraping ice off your windshield INSIDE your vehicle...!
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
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Posted 24 April 2005 - 06:17 PM
hehhehegreat and I won't require you guys to be in speedo thongs....
fat german tourist in a speedo thong two sizes to small
hows that for a painting picasso?
OK, lets make a deal. If you stop telling me how to dive, I'll stop going down to the bus station at 2am to slap d***s out of your mouth.
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Posted 24 April 2005 - 06:26 PM
got to remember to keep reg in when getting sick underwater.....
It's Winter time - you know you're a diver when you're scraping ice off your windshield INSIDE your vehicle...!
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
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Posted 25 April 2005 - 08:29 AM
Even worse when everything is 25% larger underwater 
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