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Dave Bittner, Edmonton, AB
PADI Divemaster candidate
229 logged dives
Next scheduled dive trips: Maui in Feb 2009; Australia in Jun 2009; Fiji in Jun 2010
About dbittner
Biography
Always wanted to become a certified diver. Finally got the chance in June, 2004. I've been doing as much diving (and continuing education) as possible since then -- sort of making up for lost (dive) time.
Location
Edmonton, Alberta
Interests
flatwater canoe tripping, working out, music (both singing and listening), movies, reading, travel
Occupation
lecturer at St. Joseph's College at the University of Alberta
Gender
Male
Certification Agencies
PADI (Maui Dreams Dive Co. in Kihei, HI)
Dive History
Most of my dives have been in Maui: Molokini Crater, Molokini Back Wall, St. Anthony wreck, Pu'u Olai, Ulua Beach, Five Caves, Makena Landing, Ahihi Cove, Maliko Gulch, Lanai (First Cathedral), etc. I've also been to Fiji (Beqa Lagoon Resort); the Big Island (Kona): Australia (GBR); Victoria, BC (Saanich Inlet, Race Rocks, HMCS McKenzie); Tobermory, ON (various wrecks); Key Largo, FL; in Alberta: Lake Edith (Jasper NP), Twin Lakes, & Clear Lake. I've also done "indoor" dives at Maui Ocean Center and West Edmonton Mall. Deepest dive: 142 feet.
ScubaPro Glide Plus BCD (with Air 2) and MK25/X650 regs. Pinnacle Fusion 5/4 mm wet suit with Tusa fins. White's Catalyst dry suit with Scubapro fins. SeaLife DC 600 digital camera. UK lights. Suunto Gekko wrist computer and Suunto Cobra air integrated computer.