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Thanks, you are right. I am from europe originally, so I think in metric units and celsius. Just trying to accommodate all the non metrics out there. By the way, was out there again a couple of days ago, this time with 70 min bottom time (its not very deep). Hands were a bit cool at the end...

...and voila! Ice is gone and I went out solo today, temperature about 42F + great viz at Lake Chaparal! I found 4 hockeypucks, 1 US Divers Diving Mask in great condition and 1 Hockey Goal with Net (!)

Happy to report that I had a fantastic dive today, water was 40F (about 6C), and I was warm and cozy most of the dive!

Hey Folks, thanks a lot for your comments, just decided that I will wait till the weekend - its warming up slowly but steady and the forecast is warm and sunny! I solo'd the lake before, its low risk and I am carrying redundant air sources etc, but that was late in the summer last year, so...

Just make sure you get your dive fix in exotic holiday location, there is a ton of fantastic diving around the globe...!

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OK, contacted ARSBC, thank you for the tip. The barge is not as sexy as a destroyer, but would make a fine reef, plus its free...

Its about 130 ft long, about 40 ft wide and about 30 ft high, made out of steel... Any help appreciated! Cheers Chris

Agree. I know the lake and its my standard solo diving area, however the temperature is what is different now. Anyways, I thought the same thing, maybe a buddy dive is in order to get a handle on the temperature

Quick question: I have 7mm full body cressi wetsuit and in addition I wear a 7mm ice-vest (like a shorty, but with hood), so core body is engulfed with 14mm, in addition 5 mm booties and gloves. Any ideas what the coldest water temperature is for such a setup? I dove off Nanaimo in the...

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Hello Folks, I have access to a good sized barge on the west coast, it was used for bulk commodities for many years. However, it is at a point where repair is economically difficult, so rather than selling it for scrap, I would love to explore turning it into an artificial reef! Current...

Excellent stuff, thanks a lot. As always, this forum and peoples responsiveness is great, thank you! Chris in Calgary

Hey Folks, I am a tank "rookie" and am looking for some insights. I picked up these scubapro doubles, the seller says they are are 80cu LP Steel, but somehow they look much bigger! Also, the valve on them is a good chunk bigger - to a point where one of my first stages (vintage Dacor -...

I seriously recommend getting as much used as you can, there a ton of people who get the bug, then spend a ton of money on equipment and then never use it and eventually sell it. I got a tank, plus complete regulator and console set with computer and a bcd for less than 200 bucks, and it...

Hey thanks a lot folks - it is really impressive how one posts a question and voila: 12 hrs later there are a ton of valuable answers and insights! Based on your comments, I will probably get the badge, just for the fun of it, if it fits my wallet + mood... However, much more than...

Hey Folks, I am trying to figure out if I should get the Padi Master Scuba Diver Certification, so I was wondering what you guys think... I am currently rescue certified, but coming up to the 5 required specialites plus have the logged dives - in other words I satisfy all the requirements...

... I know. Luckily we will go to turkey in a few weeks and check out the diving in the aegean mediterrean sea, maybe we'll find some pottery Cheers!

Hey Folks, Does anyone else think about diving, but your favourite dive spot is still too frozen to go? I am checking the lake daily, water around the dock and the beach, but lots of ice out there... Anyways, hopefully a few more weeks and the fun is back! Tonite I got my diving...

Hey Folks, We are going to turkey in a few weeks, the plan is to get lots of diving in as well... Just wondering if anyone has been to Kusadasi and has any insights about the diving there, good diving sites and centers...? Cheers Chris