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[manitou0304]

gee this is a great site . hopa you all think so too.

 

[manitou0304]

great you are a new member

 

[jgdino]

Thanks for your recommendations. You could not have been more correct about drinking plenty of water. I did the first 3 dives on day one and last on day 2. Drinking plent of water is absolutley necessary.

Thanks Again!

 

[jgdino]

That sounds great! I would like to get one more dive in during the next couple of weeks. If you are interested, my email is as follows: jgdinello@comcast.net

Regards,
Jack.

 

[Sasquatch]

Welcome to SB!

Were the first few dives what you expected? Do you love the sport? Any interesting challenges?

Sea ya!

 

[jgdino]

I had a great instructor who did a great job making sure we were well prepared. Haigh Quarry is freshwater lake in Illinois and contained a number of large bluegill, bass, and catfish. These fish were not shy to say the least. We called them our little audience. There must have been hundreds of fish. I'd really like to refine my skill-set with regard to compass navigation. It was somewhat difficult to stay neutrally bouyant, swim straight, and focus on the compass. I love the sport!!!!

Is the ocean diving experience much more difficult than diving in a lake environment? I have to imagine that the currents and the waves create a much more challenging experience.
Jack.

 

[Captain Walt]

Welcome to the board....

 

[Sasquatch]

Is the ocean diving experience much more difficult than diving in a lake environment? I have to imagine that the currents and the waves create a much more challenging experience.

Not more difficult, you'll just need to learn a few more simple skills and have a buddy that's comfortable with your first few locations. Currents can be pretty predictable and easy to figure out by learning to read a tide book and planning the dive to let the current work with you. The payoff is the remarkable difference between salt water and fresh water diving.

Cheers!
:wavey: