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  1. socaljohn

    Missing The Kelp

    I have this pic taken at Honeymoon Cove last year set as my computer desktop. it just jumped out at me and I have to say I am really missing kelp...
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    Navarre Florida

    Going to visit some friends in Navarre Fl from Feb 2 through the 10 and would like to get at least 1 day of diving. Looked on wannadive and do not see much except some very shallow reefs and several 100fsw wrecks. Is that about all that is close by there? If so, can you recommend a good dive...
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    rinsing gear in a drought

    Wondering if someone has a low water use way to rinse your gear here in So Cal.
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    buddy for Casino Point Dive Park Sept 15

    Want to dive the Casino Point (Catalina) dive park Monday Sept 15, none of my regular buddies available. Please PM if interested.
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    US Diver Rocket fins :FITS ALL SIZES"

    FOR SALE-Used, very good condition US Divers Rocket Fins, "Fits all" size. (Well they don’t fit my size 11 booty). Straps on them are pretty worn. I will throw in an extra set of lightly used straps. Paid 30 plus shipping on eBay, asking 30. New are 100+ and many sets on eBay for more than 30...
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    ID and replace old fins

    I lost a fin yesterday, old ones I got 2nd hand but I have 90+ dives on them and are happy with them. Probably knock offs as the logo area is worn flat (can't imagine an OEM letting that happen). The holes at the end of the foot pocket were drilled by the previous owner (great idea) and the...
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    change weights depending on dive plan

    Been working to get the lead out and have just dropped to 20# from 28# a year or so ago. This weight was verified at 15fsw with about 500psi in my tank (steel hp 100). I was neutral and able to move up and down by breathing in or out. This has been great anywhere from say 20 fsw and deeper...
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    buddy for Feb 22 Casino Point dive park

    I am doing the Annual Avalon Harbor Cleanup dive (diving Lovers Cove) and then heading over to the dive park for a couple dives. My buddy had something come up and must leave the island on an early Express right after the cleanup dive. I do not get over there often enough that I am willing to...
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    hard or soft weights for integrated

    Getting new (to me) Oceanic Excursion and would like to lose the weight belt I am using and start using integrated weights. I stopped using integrated weights on my current BCD as the pockets kept trying to escape and one finally did... Anyway hard or soft weights in the BCD pockets. I have...
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    article on rock bottom

    a couple yrs ago someone directed me a fine article on gas management (included calc SAC and Rock bottom and stuff like that there) and like a dummy I did not bookmark it. I know there are probably many but would appreciate direction. Thanks, John
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    why gauge mode

    I have been reading some threads about computer selection and have read a couple comments that suggested getting a computer that will operate in gauge mode is preferable. I found this definition of gauge mode Operating mode for a personal dive computer where the decompression calculation is...
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    GSB at Catalina Dive Park 9/15/13

    Reposted from older thread about 50th dive. (sorry if you see it twice I'm pretty jazzed about it) Capture from video taken by last Sunday at the Catalina Dive Park. This was my 50 dive since I got wet again. This was our second dive, we were heading out toward the 3 wrecks straight off the...
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    Water temp casino point

    Heading over tomorrow, anybody know water temperature lately...
  14. socaljohn

    underwater hike

    Saw this and thought it would be very cool!! Underwater Hiking In This Austrian Lake Looks Like The Coolest Scuba Diving Adventure Ever (PHOTOS)
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    XR1 Nx sand under lens protector

    I got tumbled last weekend and a few grains of coarse sand have become trapped under the lens protector. Manual does not show how to remove it. Please advise.
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    Changing BCD change weight

    Just got a new to me BCD. Replaced my old faithful aeris sport with a gently used oceanic excursion. Will there be big weight change needed?
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    not just another do you log thread

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    closing in on the big 5-0

    I had scheduled a trip to Catalina using free B'Day Express ticket (Thanks to them) for my birthday. About a month or so out I noticed that if I can manage to get in more dives than usual, I could be doing the 50th dive at the dive park. So I have been getting 2 shore dives per Sat for a...
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    France plans shark massacre

    I don't know what to say about this. Wherever you go, including the ocean, things live there that are not always safe for people. Shark Attack Reunion Island - Will France Continue With Its Planned Shark Massacre?
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    looking to dive Redondo 8/3

    With South OC not looking good for tomorrow I saw a post about Veterans Park and see that it is sheltered from the south swell that has been wrecking Laguna lately. I am looking for a buddy or a group I could join up with. In the name of full disclosure-I am 56 but like my gear "old but in...
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