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All, The quarry is open and the diving is great! The vis is anywhere from 15-25ft depending on where you are in the quarry. Max depth is (currently) 55ft and the bottom temp is 59F as of yesterday (09JUN13). There are two thermoclines, the first just below the training platforms and a second...

All, Britt has asked me to relay that next Saturday, 27 October, will be the final night dive of the season as well as the final weekend to dive at Madison Quarry for the year. be there at 6:00pm for BBQ, hamburgers and hotdogs. Sodas, water and some gator aid type drinks will be provided...

Great news Britt!

Balaklava, The Nemo Wide is a fine 3 gas dive computer that is more than enough for a diver starting his advanced nitrox/deco procedures with TDI. I used the same computer when I took those same classes and still use the Nemo Wide as my primary dive computer. That being said, you should not...

Sadly she has passed away (on Tuesday). We really don't know what happened. Anything else said at this point is speculation. I have spoken with those who tried to treat her on the scene and they have their opinions but unless a formal report is released (by family) it serves no one to release...

Britt - that is GREAT news! Glencoe is a fun place and offers a lot to divers of all skill levels. I plan to check it out in two weeks (already have plans for this weekend). Thanks for the news! Regards, ltstanfo

Awww... come on now. Blue Water is fine... in the summer.... above the 1st thermocline... if all you have is a wetsuit. Now if you have a drysuit (and artic issue undergarments) then you have no excuse not to be diving year round! :-) I should also point out that Blue Water is currently the...

I was there on Saturday (05 Feb). Surface temp was 53F and temp at depth was 46F. Let me also add that it was snowing in Pelham on Saturday! Nothing sticking mind you but between the brief snow shower and the wind chill, it certainly seemed colder... drysuit or not. :-) For the record...

Hello, I was in Bonaire last week (06-13 November) and lost my DC1000 camera (camera and case) while diving at Karpata on 09 November. There was a 1GB SD card in the camera with several photos on it from various dives as well as Captain Don's Habitat where I was staying. The camera was...

Last time I spoke with Britt on this topic, the water is down 20ft. Apparently the "BRT" (big round thing / cylinder) by the left dock is only a foot underwater now. Everyone hope for ALOT of rain over the winter!!!!! Regards, Ltstanfo

I should have added that you can occasionally find NOS highland mills bands, etc.. in 6.9in on various internet shops and in local dive shops but I think that all the major producers have quit making them. Most people don't want to seem to bother with steel 72s these days and I guess the retail...

Banding up steel 72s is easy and a relatively inexpensive way to get more back gas. Steel tanks have been around for a very long time (since the mid 50s if I recall correctly). Any steel tanks you find with a "born on date" from the mid 60s or later will use the current thread standard and...

Richard, Where are you? A dive shop here in Huntsville AL has 2 Nemrod 72s, one is orange and the other is yellow (if I recall correctly). Both are out of VIP, maybe hydro. What are you looking for specifically? Regards, Ltstanfo

Georgippetrov, Sorry for the delay in replying. I do not check my email every day. With regards to the USB driver (CP210x VCP for MacOS), if you look on the page: USB to UART | USB to RS232 ? Silicon Labs on the right side of the page there is a "Software Downloads" drop list under...

It was good to dive with you as well Mike. Here's hoping that the quarry reopens sooner rather than later. Regards, Ltstanfo

Britt, My thanks to you and your team for another great diving season! I really enjoyed diving on Sunday and wish the season didn't have to end so soon. I'll be waiting at the gate next year just as soon as you announce the opening day. :-) Regards, Ltstanfo

There is indeed a USB driver that is needed to make the Drak interface work. It is a free driver that is listed on the Macdive website (link to driver). All you need to do is click the link and install it on your Mac. Let me know if you cannot find it and I can provide the link. Regards...

Georgippetrov, I also have the Mares Nemo Wide (2 in fact - used for tech diving) and use Macdive (v2, recently released) as the software. It does handle the Nemo Wide with the Drak interface. Not trying to take anything away from Mares or Zak but having used an older version of the...

I would suggest removing the battery cover, taking out the battery and carefully examing for any signs of water damage. I would also take the opportunity to put in a known, fresh battery then close the battery compartment. Be VERY careful with the o-ring as it is quite thin and easy to tear /...