Kayak diving

KazInAz · Nov 29, 2006

I was just reading a thread over in SOCal. about kayak diving.
Has anyone done any here in Lake Pleasant?
I've been interested in learning to kayak for a few years now and it seems like a good way to find more dive sites at the lake.
Was also looking at a waterproof depthfinder.
Any local experience out there?

scubajcf · Nov 29, 2006

I kayak quite a bit in the lake. You need to stick close to the shore or else get run over by the jet skis and other racing boats. I dove off my Kayak. It was a bit uncomfortable with all the gear. The other issue is you need to tether the boat to your arm or someone will run off with your Kayak.

Yes, someone in a boat (regardless of my flag) tried to take my Kayak while I was holding on to the line. When I surfaced and started yelling at them, they flipped me off and drove away.

Scuba Specialties had a DiveYak on the wall forever. It was like $400 and always wanted to take it out for a test dive. Never did, now it's gone.

Anytime you want to go Kayaking, let me know. We can get in a shore dive or two then, surface interval in the Yak.

jcf

shark.byte.usa · Nov 29, 2006

I've always wanted to do that ever since I saw James' Kayak racks and looked at a couple sites online.

As for fathometer used in scuba check out this thread
http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=163593&highlight=depth+finder

I dove with Christian (aka Headhunter) in La Jolla shores, he had one and it's damn nice to know when to drop down instead of burning all your air up over the sand or dropping in the middle of the canyon. Those surface swims out to the walls are killer!

-Garrett

KazInAz · Nov 29, 2006

Yeah I was talking to James as he is an avid kayaker and he recommended talking classes to learn proper technique etc. Been wanting to for a long time....time to get off my butt.

Would be good for SI....Anyone know a good shop for lessons?

shark.byte.usa · Nov 29, 2006

KazInAz:
Anyone know a good shop for lessons?

They have lessons:11: Apparently I don't know of any

Here's a good site/link
http://www.sit-on-topkayaking.com/Articles/FishDive/Dive.htm

-Garrett

KazInAz · Nov 29, 2006

thanks for the link Garrett!

Scuba Cowboy · Nov 29, 2006

I teach a Kayak Diving Specialty. My shop is in Yuma, but I'd be happy to come up to Phoenix area for some classes. Its a 4 dive specialty, approved by PADI. Great fun, you'd really enjoy it. Let me know if any of you are interested.

KazInAz · Nov 29, 2006

Thanks for the info. I'll let you know. First I need to learn how to kayak I guess.

GreenDiverDown · Nov 29, 2006

scubajcf:
Yes, someone in a boat (regardless of my flag) tried to take my Kayak while I was holding on to the line. When I surfaced and started yelling at them, they flipped me off and drove away.

Like you didn't expect that?

You know if they're gonna swipe your dive flag, then a Kayak doesn't stand a chance!

scubajcf:
Anytime you want to go Kayaking, let me know. We can get in a shore dive or two then, surface interval in the Yak.

Now that's the way to do it!

Scuba Cowboy · Nov 29, 2006

KazInAz:
Thanks for the info. I'll let you know. First I need to learn how to kayak I guess.

Learning to use the kayak is part of the class. I teach some paddling techniques, getting off & on, rescue techniques, securing gear, etc.

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