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  1. Grover48

    Akumal/Q'roo accomdations March/April 2016

    I am a multi time veteran of Akumal. If you want a place close to the dive shop, Hotel Akumal Caribe is close to all things in Akumal. go to Riviera Maya Vacation Rentals - Villas, Condos & Hotels - Loco Gringo for very good info and help. There is a forum there too so you can discuss with...
  2. Grover48

    Solo Diving Forum is now open!

    Unless it is being a rebel without a clue.
  3. Grover48

    Goumba Flags - The New Safer Diver Down Flag- Read our review!

    The preorder page says the estimated price will be $129. The strobe will cost extra.
  4. Grover48

    50+ year old divers

    I am the one to burst your bubble. My wife was first certified at age 77. Yes 77. We have dived in Kona, Hawaii and in Akumal, Mexico, including cenote dives.. She had also dived off the Spectre in Ventura and shore dived in Morro Bay, CA. She turned 80 in June and thinks she will hang up...
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    Help plan family vacation to Playa del Carmen

    www.cancunrentacar.com/ I use Cancun Rent a Car. They are right on the highway by the airport. Next to Courtyard Marriott. I have used them many times and always had good service. They will pick you up at the airport and take you back after you turn the car in. I had had early morning...
  6. Grover48

    Silicone neck seals....Yay or nay

    I am allergic to latex so I was very happy when silicone seals came out. I then purchased a White's fusion dry suit with replaceable seals on wrists and neck seal. There is a learning curve in the don and doff department. I tore one wrist seal in the learning process. Bottom line is the...
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    Help plan family vacation to Playa del Carmen

    Here is a great website about all things Mayan Riviera: www.locogringo.com It covers from Cancun to Tulum.
  8. Grover48

    Nautilus Lifeline and Diver Lost for 13 Hours in Hawaii

    Last time I tried to update my software, my Lifeline crashed. An hour phone call to Canada that cost $55.00 figured out that I was using the wrong USB port on my new laptop. I needed to download the upgrade with an earlier USB. What USB port Am I to use with my Nautilus? USB 1.0 or 2.0 or 3.0?
  9. Grover48

    Prescription mask help (with an astigmatism)

    A correction for an astigmatism is made with reference to the axis of the astigmatism. The lens must be oriented true to the axis or the view will be blurry.
  10. Grover48

    Am I too old to take back up diving again?

    My wife got certified at age 75. We dive Akumal,Mexico and Kona and Maui in Hawaii. Just keep on having fun and lwt us know how you are doing from time to time.
  11. Grover48

    Dive 1000 is now in the books

    Congrats on reaching that milestone. Hope you make many more. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us along the way.
  12. Grover48

    Have you updated your Nautilus LifeLine?

    I tried to update mine and it crashed. I called you and you said it was compatibility issues with windows 8.0. I had to go back to my windows Vista computer to get my Nautilus to function again. Have you fixed the issues with Windows 8.0 yet?
  13. Grover48

    Sports Chalet anyone? Seriously considering getting certified there

    My great-grandson went to Catalina this week end to do his open water dives for basic certification. He is 12 years old. We had paid for his certification through Sport Chalet. The instructor was good with him and he passed the written portion with no problems. He did not pass his open water...
  14. Grover48

    Dive Boat Operator Abandons Divers in the Water?

    OK let's run the checklist of the total misfortune of the conscientious captain: Anchor line came loose motor wouldn't Start radio failed cell phone couldn't find service Was sober until he hit landfall and then started drinking after he called for help' The World's Most Unfortunate Man. I...
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    Good eats in kona Hawaii in March?

    Try trip adviser for Kona.
  16. Grover48

    Does anyone wear a watch?

    I wear a Casio Sea Pathfinder SPW-1000. It has a timer, depth gauge, compass, barometer and thermometer in it. The timer and depth gauge start automatically when you descend. Great watch and a back up timer and depth gauge when diving.
  17. Grover48

    Snorkeler pulled unconscious from the water at Scuba Club Cozumel.

    In my career as a fireman I have performed CPR on over 200 victims. The success rates is very low. It is never pretty. The victim does not spontaneously jump up and thank you for saving his life. The surrounding family, friends, bystanders and hecklers just add to the confusion of the scene...
  18. Grover48

    Need recommendation for Akumal for Open Water Diver certification

    Dive With Natalie & Ivan, Akumal, Riviera Maya, Mexico PADI MSDT Master SCUBA Diver Trainers These folks use the facilities of Akumal Dive Center. Both are great people and give individualized attention to their students. They offer flexible class times. I have used Akumal Dive Center for...
  19. Grover48

    Best editing software for pictures taken with sealife

    0according to the FAQs this works only with JPEG and not RAW.
  20. Grover48

    drysuit add-ons worth it?

    I debated over a pee valve when I ordered my dry suit. I bought from DRIS and spent a long time specing out the order. I decided to go with the Light Monkey Pee Valve because if is flat and is fool proof to use. Sure the Rochester Wide Bands are one more item to deal with. I have found the...
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