We finally made a point to visit this tunnel which is part of Orange Grove. Its very silty as it get's very little traffic. Interesting tunnel but quite tight and not for the inexperienced. It pinched down and we turned the dive there.
Diving Martz Offshoot At Peacock Springs
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OP
It probably is for a bit. It would definitely be a real challenge after bit The pinch down where we turned I suspect is not BM. But then that just my opinion.
Keep in mind we're not locals so only get to do this stuff a few times a year. Other than that it's open water, and wrecks etc for us.
Lights are dual 21W HIDs.
TONY CHANEY
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What a great video! For those that have never dived this section please be forewarned...it is not as easy as the video makes it to be. I have only dived the Distance tunnel and you better have your stuff together. The silt you see is not due to bad finning but it really is that silty. When a buddy and I did the Distance tunnel we went in perfect form and when we turned I was blown away by the lack of vis due to our exhaust bubbles. I had to decrease my light output just to see thru it. Add that to brown and old line that looks like it would break just touching it. I followed ScubaGeek's input in doing it. (I was in BM with friend in SM). I cannot imagine the first explores with their old lights and laying line trying to do this. Again, great video and great music! If I may, why the stage rated to 120? Does it really get that deep in that area? Thanks for the video.
OP
Stage is 32% so 110 max depth or 120 based on older labelling. No we had no plans to go that deep, but did need the gas to safely go the distance (pun intended)
OP
I still think I make a better model, (and cameraman). Probably should drop you as a buddy and get the Ibubble
PS - I let you have the honour of editing though.
....Everyone is entitled to their opinion. What is it they say about opinions?
@TONY CHANEY ....Yes there is silt everywhere especially in Martz offshoot. Much of the silt is caused by the gentle fin kicks up high and the water bouncing off the ceiling and raising the silt 10 or so feet behind the diver in the smaller places. In the small tunnels some silt is inevitable and the camera makes it look worse than it is due to the bright lights. I was the last man out and I had decent vis on the entire exit. No touch contact was ever required or warranted on this dive. Checkout my video on Dark Water Tunnel if you like silt
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TONY CHANEY
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That was about what I thought and I think that I have seen almost all of your videos....all were great! Thanks
Matt you continue to impress with your diving ability...............steve
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