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  1. Garfish

    Gilboa Quarry rescue attempted - Ohio

    Linda: My heart is still heavy over about what happened at the quarry that Saturday. Mike was a great guy and not knowing him all that long I considered him my " friend" and enjoyed talking in general regardless whether it was about computers or scuba diving and also helping him with his...
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    Diving after having a nissen fundoplication wrap hiatel hernie surgery!

    Hi guys: Thanks for the advice. Still checking though! Yes i'am fine since i had the surgery and i can burp . The only problem i have and the doctor was right is that i can vomit. He has given pills for same in which i hardly use. I pass alot of gas in which i like and my wife gives me hell but...
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    Diving after having a nissen fundoplication wrap hiatel hernie surgery!

    Hi all: I have been scuba diving for about 13 years as a advance diver & i LOVE the sport. Last year i had surgery for a hiatel hernia involving the stomach being wrapped around the food pipe, stitch creating a one way valve. The impression that i got from my doctor and researching on the...
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    diving jennings randolph lake

    greetings: Never see anyone post about diving at Jennings Randolph lake that stradles both Md. and W.Va. borders. I have heard that the water temp is cold and that the lake shore is steep and very deep. I was told that their is a town underneath and a complete church standing only. Recreation...
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    Dive Site Recs for WV & SW PA

    Hi: You might check out "Jennings Randolph" lake in which it is not far from mt.storm lake. It's located in Garrett county Md. and Mineral county w.va. I havn't dived there but i have heard the water is cold and it is deep. It's a beautiful lake in which i have been there before. It is operated...
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    Mt storm is open!!

    Hi guys: Good news about mt. storm being open. One of the employee's of the power company told me that dnr was behind it and he stated that the people at the plant supported us divers . Hey...rules are rules and i can live with them. :) sam
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    Apnea wetsuits for scuba diving

    I use a elios 2 pc. 5 mm medium density custom wetsuit for scuba diving in which i have the painted lining inside and nylon jersey outside. I have used it in temp. range of 58 de . to 70 de . f. and found it very warm. This suit have a attached hood and beaver tail with farmer john pants...
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    What is the best wetsuit for the price?

    two cents worth: A custom wetsuit is very important for a good fit if you are going to dive alot & want to stay warm. A good quality rubber like "heiwa" medium density will keep you very warm especially if you have a farmers bottom and beaver tail pullover with front zip. {5 or 7 mill }...
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    hello from CZ

    Hi jak: welcome to the scubaboard forum. Their alot of great friends here to help you along. My name is sam and i'm from the u.s.a. {pennsylvania} I see you are from Czech republic . Nice to meet you for i have been a advance open water diver for about 9 yrs. I have dived mostly here...
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    My wife could use your prayers and good thoughts

    Jim: So sorry to of heard that Denise had complications & had to go to the hospital. By following up on your most recent posts' it's was great news that she is doing better. Sorry i didn't respond sooner ,but do to not being able to pick up the latest news on this fantastic scubaboard...
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    Missing memorial plaque at Mt Storm.

    Hi jim: You seen the condition of the bike also. I was very much surprised when i seen that someone did a number on it. Can't believe that a diver would be so destructive. Yea, i also notice that the monitor was smashed & the lead rope from shore to the comp platform cut. How have you...
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    Mt. Storm

    heya dave: yes, it is sad that someone would go out of their way to destroy the motorcycle that was sank upright & the plaque that mentioned the diver that once owned the bike. What i learned about from Three Rivers Scuba ctr. was the owner loved the sport of diving like each one of us & his...
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    Getting Air in Western MD

    Hi Jay: Thanks for the info about the water temp & vis at mt. storm. This is good news and greatly appreciated. It would be nice if the vis was alot better though. It seems like over the past few years vis has been going from good to bad. I can't figure it out. anyway have a good...
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    Getting Air in Western MD

    Hi aquaman: yea, i always heard that Deep Creek lake is a cold place to dive. Sorry to hear about your cold sour dive their. A few weeks ago a friend of mine was down their recently at mt. storm lake & he said that then the water was in the mid 50 de. f & the vis was bad. I havn't been...
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    Getting Air in Western MD

    Hi aquaman: Sorry i havn't been on the scuba board sooner for this is the first chance of seeing your post. Yes, i thought so much and we did speak about fla. springs & diving the st.lawerence. I also remember that your girlfriend was looking for a wetsuit & or other gear. Gregg ...
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    Getting Air in Western MD

    Hi Aquaman: Wish i can help you out with obtaining air down where you live ,but going down to mt.storm all the time & traveling through your fair town, i can say only that i never came across a dive store between washington pa & mt.Storm w.va. Although you might see if @ mt.storm the local...
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    Oriskany dive report

    hey jim: I see you survived the fury of mt.storm. How was your trip & how many dives did you do?:D Air definently sucked but i was surprised that the water temp was at least 60 de. f. Judgeing from you last post i quess no one else went down their. Glad to see at least a few...
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    What's the coldest water you would dive in a 5 mm suit?

    48 de. F for myself. Air temp about 38 de.F. wind at 10 mph = around 15 de. F +/- i quess. In the water for about 45 min. My suit 1 pc 5 mm scubapro with 5 mm shorty. about 30 min into the dive started to get a little chill.
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    Best 3mm wetsuit on the market

    I went with a custom fit nylon/smooth blk coating in scuba suit from www.eliossub.com from italy . I will never go back to a off the rack wetsuit. The cost is reasonible & service is outstanding. If you are picky like myself you can select the neoprene ,color , & many other options. The...
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    Roll Call for all Mid-Atlantic Bottom Feeders

    Jim: i'll see if i can make it friday if i can . Maybe stay over. sam.
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