I saw the making of a aluminum cylinder when I took the VIP course and found it quite interesting. Of course I'm that type of a person. So I was snooping around You Tube and ran across the videos that I was shown. So if you're like me you just may enjoy seeing how your life support equipment is created. They're only about 5 minutes each.
Enjoy
Catalina Aluminum Cylinders
Worthington Steel Cylinders
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Cozumel Mexico Baby!!
On Monday we had a seminar with Aqua Lung, where they showed us some of the latest products coming out and new features added to existing ones. What does that have to do with Mexico you ask?
Cozumel baby!!!!!!
It was announced that Sport Chalet has booked the entire Scuba Club Cozumel resort for the week of July 11-18, 2009.
I'm in!! Janine's in!! Are you in?
The real fun, besides the diving and fun with friends and family is that Aqua Lung and other manufactures will be there with new gear for any of us to demo.
Not sure you want the Aqua Lung Slingshot fins yet? Take them on a real test dive.
Want to compare the Suunto Cobra 2 to the Sherwood Wisdom 2? Hook them both up and take them on a dive and compare.
Which camera should I buy? Take one for a dive and load the pics on a PC and see.
All of this for how much? Right now it's about $997.00 per person plus airfare. More details and exact price to soon follow.
Cozumel here we come!!!!
Cozumel baby!!!!!!
It was announced that Sport Chalet has booked the entire Scuba Club Cozumel resort for the week of July 11-18, 2009.
I'm in!! Janine's in!! Are you in?
The real fun, besides the diving and fun with friends and family is that Aqua Lung and other manufactures will be there with new gear for any of us to demo.
Not sure you want the Aqua Lung Slingshot fins yet? Take them on a real test dive.
Want to compare the Suunto Cobra 2 to the Sherwood Wisdom 2? Hook them both up and take them on a dive and compare.
Which camera should I buy? Take one for a dive and load the pics on a PC and see.
All of this for how much? Right now it's about $997.00 per person plus airfare. More details and exact price to soon follow.
Cozumel here we come!!!!
Return To Blue Lake
They say some things never change. On October 25 we ventured back to Blue lake for a specialty class after a long hiatus. I don't think I had been there since my Instructor Exam (IE) back in 1995.
Congratulations to Ron, Scott and Tyler for completing the Dry Suit course.
The road hasn't changed. It's still five miles of washboards, but travelers have taken it upon themselves to venture of the trail. A new 'road' runs adjacent to the old for most of the way. Once at the 'parking lot, it all comes back in a flash. There it is, the boardwalk. Although a bit improved. Janine and I were making fun that in the 'old days' we used to carry our gear through the mud and at times would sink to our hips. Some of us it would be the knees. The entry area has changed that's for sure. Dock and ladders are in place. What really struck me was the 'bay' that most enter through. Over the course of many years of people sliding off the bank they have created a 'bay'. Really seeing the impact of this was when we got into the water. Where were the fish? Yes we saw the typical blue gill and bass, but they lacked size and numbers. Where was the vegetation and where was the bottom? A trip back to memory lane. Fish used to hang around the platforms in numbers and the sides and bottom were once a blanket of vegetation. The depth used to be at 60 feet. Now it's a mere 51. You can really see the impact of all of this. The impact was everywhere. Guidelines had broken and were left hanging right next to the new lines that had been installed. Broken PVC pipe from an old navigation course was left. Just general 'garbage' around.
In December we are planning a return trip for more classes. As part of that I'm taking my tools and goody bag and doing my part by cleaning up what I can. It is now one of my dive sites.
I recently read a post on a website or forum about a group from Clearfield(?) that organized a major cleanup. I applaud your efforts whom ever you are. Remember it's 'our' dive site. Let's keep it clean.
Congratulations to Ron, Scott and Tyler for completing the Dry Suit course.
The road hasn't changed. It's still five miles of washboards, but travelers have taken it upon themselves to venture of the trail. A new 'road' runs adjacent to the old for most of the way. Once at the 'parking lot, it all comes back in a flash. There it is, the boardwalk. Although a bit improved. Janine and I were making fun that in the 'old days' we used to carry our gear through the mud and at times would sink to our hips. Some of us it would be the knees. The entry area has changed that's for sure. Dock and ladders are in place. What really struck me was the 'bay' that most enter through. Over the course of many years of people sliding off the bank they have created a 'bay'. Really seeing the impact of this was when we got into the water. Where were the fish? Yes we saw the typical blue gill and bass, but they lacked size and numbers. Where was the vegetation and where was the bottom? A trip back to memory lane. Fish used to hang around the platforms in numbers and the sides and bottom were once a blanket of vegetation. The depth used to be at 60 feet. Now it's a mere 51. You can really see the impact of all of this. The impact was everywhere. Guidelines had broken and were left hanging right next to the new lines that had been installed. Broken PVC pipe from an old navigation course was left. Just general 'garbage' around.
In December we are planning a return trip for more classes. As part of that I'm taking my tools and goody bag and doing my part by cleaning up what I can. It is now one of my dive sites.
I recently read a post on a website or forum about a group from Clearfield(?) that organized a major cleanup. I applaud your efforts whom ever you are. Remember it's 'our' dive site. Let's keep it clean.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Old Fashioned Photography
Every wondered what we did for fun underwater before SCUBA. Found this on another blog site and thought it was great.
Check out these other photos
Thursday, July 17, 2008
PADI Recalls EANx32 Table
PADI Americas recently discovered an error in some printings of the English language, Imperial EANx32 RDP.
If you have an EANx RDP (product number 60049) with the production code of XXXPDK7 and/or a blank box where described, please return it to your PADI Dive Center/Resort or return it to PADI Amercia at the address below, as soon as possible. DO NOT PLAN YOUR DIVES USING THIS TABLE. Your RDP will be replaced with a new table at no charge to you. You may send your table to:
PADI Americas
Attn: RDP Recall
30151 Tomas
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
When sending your table back to PADI Americas, please be sure to include the address where you want the new table shipped.
The official notice can be be read by clinking on the title of this topic.
If you have an EANx RDP (product number 60049) with the production code of XXXPDK7 and/or a blank box where described, please return it to your PADI Dive Center/Resort or return it to PADI Amercia at the address below, as soon as possible. DO NOT PLAN YOUR DIVES USING THIS TABLE. Your RDP will be replaced with a new table at no charge to you. You may send your table to:
PADI Americas
Attn: RDP Recall
30151 Tomas
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
When sending your table back to PADI Americas, please be sure to include the address where you want the new table shipped.
The official notice can be be read by clinking on the title of this topic.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Bear Lake What A Site
What a site. We decided that for the Dry Suit Specialty we would venture to Cisco Beach at Bear Lake. Congratulations to Brenden, Dick, Jessica and Josh for hanging in there and braving the cold. So how was the dive? Clear and cool. The visibility was close to 25 feet with a surface temperature of 63 degrees. We found a few thermoclines. One at about 20 feet (59 degrees) and then another one that got your attention at 40 feet (54 degrees) and at 45 feet it was a balmy 51 degrees.
Added bonus. When we got there three divers from Bear Lake Dive Team were getting ready to sink a boat. Cool something new to see. Seems they tried the previous day but failed due to excessive buoyancy. So on Saturday they came back prepared. Tore out the gun rails and remove all the foam and plywood that was still attached. After putting some well placed holes in the bottom they were ready to push it out. After helping give a gentle nudge it was on its way. At 11:00 the Cisco was submerged in about 30 feet of water. Actually the stern is resting at 34 feet and the bow at 39 feet.
Coordinates 111 16’ 42” W 41 57’ 11” N
Added bonus. When we got there three divers from Bear Lake Dive Team were getting ready to sink a boat. Cool something new to see. Seems they tried the previous day but failed due to excessive buoyancy. So on Saturday they came back prepared. Tore out the gun rails and remove all the foam and plywood that was still attached. After putting some well placed holes in the bottom they were ready to push it out. After helping give a gentle nudge it was on its way. At 11:00 the Cisco was submerged in about 30 feet of water. Actually the stern is resting at 34 feet and the bow at 39 feet.
Coordinates 111 16’ 42” W 41 57’ 11” N
Thursday, June 5, 2008
2008 Utah Spearfishing Competition Schedule
For those who enjoy spearfishing I just got word on a circuit in Utah. For spearfishing rules and regulations you can read about them on the utahscubadiver.com website.
2008 Utah Spearfishing Schedule
-May 17th - Deer Creek Reservoir
-June 14th - Starvation Reservoir
-July 19th - Jordanelle Reservoir
-August 23rd - Pineview Reservoir
-September 20th - Fish Lake
-October 11th - Yuba Reservoir
-November 1st - Flaming Gorge Reservoir
SPEARFISHING STANDARDS & RULES
-School Shoots – to promote new members without intimidation
-Pro/Am – Support of school shoot philosophy
-Finale – Make up your own team structure
-Points – One point per fish & one point per pound
-Duration – 9:00 am until 2:00 pm
-Game fish – None will be counted in the events
-Carp – Unlimited
-Utah Sucker – Unlimited
-Protected species – Absolutely None
-Record weight & Record documentation – Free Help & Info
-Pot Luck BBQ – All shoots where practical
-Trophies – Are being provided by Bruce Boyd – Please thank him
-Finale – Lots of Great prizes and trophies
-Finale – Total points from best four (4) shoots (100% rule applies on event stats)
-Weight measurement - Certified scales will be at all shoots
All suggestions will be reviewed and considered
For further information contact atlantisdivers@sbtnet.com
2008 Utah Spearfishing Schedule
-May 17th - Deer Creek Reservoir
-June 14th - Starvation Reservoir
-July 19th - Jordanelle Reservoir
-August 23rd - Pineview Reservoir
-September 20th - Fish Lake
-October 11th - Yuba Reservoir
-November 1st - Flaming Gorge Reservoir
SPEARFISHING STANDARDS & RULES
-School Shoots – to promote new members without intimidation
-Pro/Am – Support of school shoot philosophy
-Finale – Make up your own team structure
-Points – One point per fish & one point per pound
-Duration – 9:00 am until 2:00 pm
-Game fish – None will be counted in the events
-Carp – Unlimited
-Utah Sucker – Unlimited
-Protected species – Absolutely None
-Record weight & Record documentation – Free Help & Info
-Pot Luck BBQ – All shoots where practical
-Trophies – Are being provided by Bruce Boyd – Please thank him
-Finale – Lots of Great prizes and trophies
-Finale – Total points from best four (4) shoots (100% rule applies on event stats)
-Weight measurement - Certified scales will be at all shoots
All suggestions will be reviewed and considered
For further information contact atlantisdivers@sbtnet.com
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