Diver missing today? 03/28/12

[RTee]

I just tried to order 4 of them shipped to CANADA. $40 for product, $41 for shipping & I'd get hit with over $40 in brokering fees. IF I can find someone who ships by USPS (not always easy to do) I may order some. Otherwise I'll watch for it in stores here or try to order it from 1. (I'd likely only order 2 but it was just to see how they ship).

THE INFO I've read states they did send a heli out for the search so a dye pack would have been very useful.

Get it shipped to the UPS store in Ogdensburg and go pick it up there.

 

[cicopo]

I could but someone has already sent me a link to a Canadian supplier. Although it's not important here I am familiar with that idea & have an importers number for business purposes. I used to spend a lot of time brokering car parts thru Customs at Prescot. I'm pretty familiar with all the ways to avoid brokering fees LEGALLY.

 

[Ron Lee]

Don't forget to rent the gold cannister,too. Apparently, the PLB is only waterproof to 20' without the cannister.

Looks like there may be a smaller canister than the gold one that I have

Quality Diving Equipment by Custom Divers - Custom Divers 200 210 Fast Find PLB Dive Canister


Custom Divers US contact is: customdivers@hotmail.com

 

[scubafanatic]

Let's see, at the discount an operator gets, it might cost $100 to outfit a 6-pack boat with enough spare SMBs to outfit every diver who might not come equipped with one. Kept on board and rarely needed, they would last for years. Maybe it's because I am not a retailer, but I just find it hard to believe that an investment like that would force an operator into bankruptcy. If they were to charge a $1 rental fee, I think they would pay for the whole lot in no time without driving customers away with such an exorbitant increase in costs. If they require them and offer them for sale as an option, the profits from just a couple such sales would take care of the overhead for the rentals.

The operator I use in Cozumel requires a computer, and they have expensive parkas on board to keep guests warm. The last time I checked, they were still in business.

As for knowing how to deploy one, if you are on the surface, it is pretty darn simple. It only becomes problematic if you feel a need to deploy it at depth with a spool or reel.

(6) SMBs for a total of $ 100 ??? I'm using the Halcyon 6' ones @ $ 130-ish ....EACH !......, but I guess I don't believe in buying Chinese made safety gear from Wally World!

 

[Mike]

Looks like there may be a smaller canister than the gold one that I have

Quality Diving Equipment by Custom Divers - Custom Divers 200 210 Fast Find PLB Dive Canister


Custom Divers US contact is: customdivers@hotmail.com

Thanks! I think that is what I've been looking for!!!!

 

[boulderjohn]

(6) SMBs for a total of $ 100 ??? I'm using the Halcyon 6' ones @ $ 130-ish ....EACH !......, but I guess I don't believe in buying Chinese made safety gear from Wally World!

Blue H's are extremely expensive. When they are added to any item, it sends the price through the roof.

You can easily buy a SMB that is plenty good enough for less than $30 retail. If you are a dive operator who can get dealer pricing, you can get it for about half that. 6 X $15 = $90.

 

[pidgiepoo]

FYI- I just talked to Diver's Supply and they have the OMS dye cannister for $6.95...however, they are out of them but plan to get some Monday. Ask for Amber if you call them because she is aware people are interested and will take your order

 

[Firefyter]

Firefyter, what if you black out at 100ft?......without a buddy you most likely are going to die.

What if I black out doing 85 on the interstate? I'm most likely going to die either way. The fact is that I trust my skills and my situational awareness way more than I trust an instabuddy.

I'm not against dive buddies at all. I regularly dive with friends that I consider very competent. I really enjoy the solitude of solo diving, plus I just resent being told that I have to buddy up with someone I know nothing about. A bad buddy is worse than no buddy at all. In cases like this, for me, solo is better.

To each his own.

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My suggestion for the experienced divers here is that they be willing to end their dive to support new divers going up early...whether alone or as a buddy pair. That is what I plan on doing if the situation ever occurs.

I agree with this wholeheartedly. Even though I prefer to be alone, I will be the first one there to help anyone I see in distress, even if it means ending my dive early. To do otherwise is, in my opinion, negligent and just plain wrong.

 

[jd950]

Perhaps it is time for those with an interest to start a "what signalling devices are best" thread that will get broader participation and not unduly take away from the subject of this thread? This sad event has run its course, search has ended and it appears there is little left to say.

 

[scubawife]

Perhaps it is time for those with an interest to start a "what signalling devices are best" thread that will get broader participation and not unduly take away from the subject of this thread? This sad event has run its course, search has ended and it appears there is little left to say.

Very sad. No sign at all of the missing diver has been found? My heart goes out to her husband and family. This must be especially difficult for her husband as he was on the dive with her. I cannot imagine what they must be feeling and going through. Thoughts and prayers to her family that they may find peace.