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  1. Darren Dodge

    The Elusive Spiegel Grove

    We booked our trip a few weeks in advance with Horizon Divers and had two great morning dives on Speigel Grove back in January. We had Raisa as a dive guide, she was awesome.
  2. Darren Dodge

    Aeris Jetpack dream vs reality.

    This is first year with the Jetpack, so no idea how will work with thicker wetsuit. I can add couple pounds on a weight belt if required tho for the 7mm suit.
  3. Darren Dodge

    Aeris Jetpack dream vs reality.

    My partner and I used ours on a trip to the Speigel Grove in Key Largo. From fly-ability point of view, it worked great we flew Portland, ME to LaGuardia to Orlando via Delta and no issues whatsoever with TSA or the airline. We both had our MacBooks, GoPro camera and clothes for three days...
  4. Darren Dodge

    Are you a pilot too?

    I owned and flew a Quadcities Challenger II on amphibs for a couple of years switching to skis in the winter, was a ton of fun until I later sold it.
  5. Darren Dodge

    Dive Boat Etiquette

    Yes there was a moderate to strong surface current, thus hanging on the surface while trying to get around people would've been difficult. Separation on the downline was probably only couple feet between each diver and they could see me once we got few feet down, so staying behind diver A...
  6. Darren Dodge

    Dive Boat Etiquette

    Agreed that we should have discussed this on our own before hand, another one of those add to the list to fine tune our diving. Had we been diving without a guide, we would have done a final check before descending. In this situation, he was staying with the guide and due to the current and...
  7. Darren Dodge

    Custom After Dive Jacket/Parka?

    Not sure how heavy a jacket you were looking for, but I saw Divers Direct in Key Largo had a couple of nylon looking dive jackets on sale. If thats what you were thinking, you could order one of those and have it embroidered locally. Think this was it if I remember correctly: Trident I-Dive...
  8. Darren Dodge

    Dive Boat Etiquette

    Not long back from a quick, one day dive vacay in the Florida Keys and got in a double dip on the Speigel Grove. One thing that bugged me was this: my buddy and I had hired a guide from the boat operator and part of the dive briefing for everyone mentioned for everyone to put on their fins while...
  9. Darren Dodge

    In the market for a Travel Lightweight BCD

    Have you looked at the Aeris Jetpack? My partner and I both have one and while I only have 3 dives on it so far, I love it; perfect for travel. We've paired ours with Oceanic AirXS2 Octo/inflator and AI with dramatically cuts the amount of gear you need to lug on a plane. Just my poor 2 cents.
  10. Darren Dodge

    This is not a bag...

    Anyone know where I would find the serial number on the jetpack for product registration? Briefly looked over it and can't find it on mine. Love this BCD, performs as advertised and easily fits in overhead compartments on Embraer 170 aircraft even when packed with couple days clothes, dive...
  11. Darren Dodge

    SPEIGEL GROVE REPORT, today, 1/15/2014, a few pics,,,,,,,,,

    hopefully conditions will be good this friday when we head out there.
  12. Darren Dodge

    This is not a bag...

    After taking a look at the build quality of the Jetpack i ordered, I've ordered a second for my partner. We are flying out next week to Florida and hoping weather works out to give them and our new AT600's and Airlinks"s a try as we only have a one day window to dive. Doug, I just want to say...
  13. Darren Dodge

    Cozumel is getting closer

    Yay Betty, so lucky for you!!! Too bad we didn't get more time to chat while we were in Grand Cayman last year.
  14. Darren Dodge

    contacts vs prescription goggles

    I also wear contacts and during training my instructor would allow me to keep my eyes closed during mask flooding and removal and tap me on the shoulder when time had elapsed to replace and clear my mask. By squinting your eyes as much as possible, you decrease salt water exposure to your...
  15. Darren Dodge

    Tampa area Friday Jan 31 diving

    Hello, my buddy and I will be in the Orlando area on January 31 and are looking to do some diving. Have contacted TanksAlot and unfortunately they are only running weekend trips at this time of year. We are both OWD and looking for just an easy day of diving and had considered the Sheridan and...
  16. Darren Dodge

    First dive trip to Florida

    My partner and I will be heading to Disney with family for a week at the end of Jan and we have one day (Fri 31) to spare to go diving. We were looking at this dive. Any suggestions as to if this is a good dive at this time of year and for newbie divers? thanks.
  17. Darren Dodge

    Attention travelers, assistance needed. Help me select a location!

    First of all I have to say that I've never been to Bonaire or Curacao, so I cannot relate any info on them. My friend and I went to Grand Cayman in May and did our dive training there with Divetech and stayed at Cobalt Coast and were very happy with everything. We stayed on resort the whole week...
  18. Darren Dodge

    Gear storage in 18 wheeler

    Thanks for taking the time to reply, for now will be just be BCD, Regs and basic gear, so I'm thinking to start I can store it ok after a good rinsing. Boots, wetsuit, ect might take a bit of creative thought in replacing the existing exterior tool box with something more roomy for those items...
  19. Darren Dodge

    Gear storage in 18 wheeler

    Normally one would store their gear in a cool dry place, but as a person on the road a considerable amount of time and wishing to carry my gear for those opportune times to sneak in some diving, what would be thoughts on storage in the truck? Its a full height sleeper with back wall hanging...
  20. Darren Dodge

    Awesome 5-minute documentary about the USS Spiegel Grove!

    Great website, I enjoyed watching the video presentations.. Look forward to more sites being added.
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