Western NY

[engine159]

Lol. Got it...Thanks.

 

[engine159]

Nope - the dive is along Isle View Park:

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Near shore, it's slower, swim out a ways and it is the fast lane. Dives are 40 mins to over an hour. Max depth is 25 feet maybe. You just ride the current. It is up to a 3 kt (out offshore) and at that speed you don't (can't) stop. Very enjoyable, and very organized. I'd suggest maybe trying it yourself to evaluate it for your son. Lots of fish, and lots of junk. Always finding bottles and old buttons.

Hey...how thick would you recommend my wetsuit be for this dive, this time of year?
-Matt

 

[divad]

Always finding bottles and old buttons.

Mmmmmmmmmmm.............old buttons...

 

[rhwestfall]

@engine159

Matt,

According to my plant operators, our intake temp is 58.

At this time of the year, I'd be diving my 5/7 one-piece, hood and insulated gloves. With a drift, you aren't moving much, so temp impacts you greatly. By the end of summer I can dive in a 3mm shorty, no hood, and garden gloves (if a hot summer, and temps go to the mid-70's).

 

[rhwestfall]

Mmmmmmmmmmm.............old buttons...

 

[divad]

You're making me crazy.

 

[rhwestfall]

You're making me crazy.

???

 

[tridacna]

???

Button collectors will do that to you.

I have a cousin that’s been collecting avidly for 30 years.

 

[rhwestfall]

Funny, I know nothing about them (their age does interest me)..... just keep them in a glass on a shelf in my office... There are a few rumors/stories as to their existence, but nobody seems to know for certain. Determining their age might help with the rumors...

 

[engine159]

@engine159

Matt,

According to my plant operators, our intake temp is 58.

At this time of the year, I'd be diving my 5/7 one-piece, hood and insulated gloves. With a drift, you aren't moving much, so temp impacts you greatly. By the end of summer I can dive in a 3mm shorty, no hood, and garden gloves (if a hot summer, and temps go to the mid-70's).

Thank you!