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Lower unit looks functional and bow thrusters seem to be more than adequate. Stuffing box may need repacking. Still waiting for pics of the boat.
Am I too old to take back up diving again?
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I'm 56 and closing in on 1500 dives (certified when I was 14). I currently dive deep (135' but no deco anymore, and not too many dives to this depth anymore), in strong currents, on wrecks, off the beach with 50 yard sand walks in full gear and 1 mile swims to the dive site, and combo deep/current/wreck/night dives. I think I dive as advanced as any recreational diver of any age can do without venturing into tech territory.
My wife got certified when she was 50. She is close to 250 dives now, and has done all of the types of dives mentioned above.
We work out 5 days a week (combos of cardio and strength) and I swim and bike as well. We stay at a healthy weight, and we have no medical conditions that could make our diving unsafe, and get a check-up once or twice a year to be sure.
I plan to dive until I am either unable to do physically, or I feel I am not in good enough condition so that I am a burden or a hazard to my buddy. Barring the unexpected, I expect to dive at least 15 more years, and I hope even longer, even if I have to get more conservative as I age.
So, NOT TOO OLD!
My wife got certified when she was 50. She is close to 250 dives now, and has done all of the types of dives mentioned above.
We work out 5 days a week (combos of cardio and strength) and I swim and bike as well. We stay at a healthy weight, and we have no medical conditions that could make our diving unsafe, and get a check-up once or twice a year to be sure.
I plan to dive until I am either unable to do physically, or I feel I am not in good enough condition so that I am a burden or a hazard to my buddy. Barring the unexpected, I expect to dive at least 15 more years, and I hope even longer, even if I have to get more conservative as I age.
So, NOT TOO OLD!
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I'm here. Were good to go then. :jb:
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Kharon
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Are you looking for a pat on the back????????????? You are in relatively good shape - BFD - if you can carry the load into and out of the water you are good to go - assuming you still have the skills. Unlike a bicycle you can't just climb back on.
Veronica Faux
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Dauntless
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Think if you have to ask the question, then you are not fit to dive (at any age)
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Zznola
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Are you kidding, Im 57 and just started last year at 56! Ive done 50 dives so far and just got my AOW. Get on out there! and bring those single GF's along!
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Helixx
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If you would have read through the entire post I never came on and asked if anyone wanted to see pics of the boats.
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Per reply from one of the member here I posted links. My definition and the forum definition were completely different. Possibly a demographic issue as the outfits in question are totally acceptable in our neck of the woods. But we now know not to post any swim suit pics.
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"Trolling" redirects here. For other uses, see Troll (disambiguation).
In Internet slang, a troll (/ˈtroʊl/, /ˈtrɒl/) is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people,[1] by posting inflammatory,[2] extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community (such as a newsgroup, forum, chat room, or blog) with the deliberate intent of provoking readers into an emotional response[3] or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion.[4]
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---------- Post added November 6th, 2014 at 07:03 PM ----------
Per reply from one of the member here I posted links. My definition and the forum definition were completely different. Possibly a demographic issue as the outfits in question are totally acceptable in our neck of the woods. But we now know not to post any swim suit pics.
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