Report from the Dark Side
#1
Posted 07 June 2010 - 07:50 AM
The weight was not too bad. I carry a pony regularly so there was little additional weight. We ran through the tank isolation proceedure on shore and other related safety tips until I had them down. I had to wear 20 pounds of lead instead of my usual 16 with the twin AL80's to get down, but once down found the doubles to be a pleasent experience. I did my initial bouyancy check in shallow water near the beach, under a watchful eye. However, after I gave him the final "OK" I was on my own.
I stayed shallow, never more than 10 feet deep and explored the bay. Bouyancy was rock stable regardless of my position in the water and I found myself really enjoying the experience. I finned my way around an old barge and explored some old wreckage on the sea floor. Apart from (unintentionally) scaring a Japanese woman in a white bikini on my exit from the water all went well.
All in all, I was very surprised at how stable the rig was. The next step is a deeper dive with a seasoned buddy, then Advanced Nitrox and we shall see where we go from there. Rest assured, I shall not be exceeding rec limits until I have that training.
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"I like ponies on no-stop diving. They convert "ARGH!! I'M GOING TO DIE" into a mere annoyance." ~Nigel Hewitt
#2
Posted 07 June 2010 - 09:12 AM
But have a good time it's fun!!!!!
Each wreck has a tale to tell about its life and its demise.
If you are observant while diving in dark places listen to the account each has to tell, You cannot come away unaffected.
Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude
#3
Posted 07 June 2010 - 09:16 AM
Another one starting down the path that leads to the dark side. It starts that way. Take the Advanced Nitrox course or try a set of doubles then its long hose and Backplate with a couple of wings and stage bottles and O2 clean stage bottle regs then another set of doubles and more regulators and lift bags and wreck reels and two multiple gas dive computers a canister light that cost more then my first car and deco planning software and then the decompression procedures course then the extended range course then there is trimix, then once all that is paid for, the true dark side becomes clear. rebreather..... then your transforation to the dark side will become complete.
But have a good time it's fun!!!!!
And all of a sudden that one bag you used to travel with has become 2 bags and you are still struggling to make weight when carrying 4 regs and all of the rest of the gear
#4
Posted 07 June 2010 - 02:20 PM
I suspect doubles and Adv Nitrox with Deco will be the extent of my
Tech Support - The hard we do right away; the impossible takes us a little longer...
"I like ponies on no-stop diving. They convert "ARGH!! I'M GOING TO DIE" into a mere annoyance." ~Nigel Hewitt
#5
Posted 07 June 2010 - 02:58 PM
#6
Posted 08 June 2010 - 05:50 AM
I suspect doubles and Adv Nitrox with Deco will be the extent of my
lunacyummm I mean commitment to the scuba gods. Knowing what to do if I do get into a deco situation someday is common sense. If I was 20 again I would reconsider.
That was my plan too. But then I signed up for the Bonaire trip and OTWdiver was offering the extended range class on the trip so I said sure why not! (that's how it starts)
Each wreck has a tale to tell about its life and its demise.
If you are observant while diving in dark places listen to the account each has to tell, You cannot come away unaffected.
Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude
#7
Posted 08 June 2010 - 10:29 AM
I suspect doubles and Adv Nitrox with Deco will be the extent of my
lunacyummm I mean commitment to the scuba gods. Knowing what to do if I do get into a deco situation someday is common sense. If I was 20 again I would reconsider.
That was my plan too. But then I signed up for the Bonaire trip and OTWdiver was offering the extended range class on the trip so I said sure why not! (that's how it starts)
Then you start diving at 160+ feet and realize that the narcosis is no fun diving air, which now has me looking at the Trimix class.
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#8
Posted 09 June 2010 - 04:17 PM
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#9
Posted 09 June 2010 - 04:34 PM
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