"Diver Post" - Cylinders from Crystal River, FL to Force-e, FL

[Roz]

In England we have something called 'Diver Post'. You might have seen it on 'The Dive Forum'. It is where divers will transport an item from point a to point b, if that is a journey they would normally do.

I don't know if someone can please help me out. I went cave diving post DEMA, and was generously lent a twinset. This kind gesture has grown into a large can of worms. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, it missed the organised lift south from cave country back to southern Florida. I am now back in England so I am unable to physically do it myself. Before I pick up the phone and ring a courier company, is there a diver likely to make this journey please? The low pressure 72 doubles are now at Birds in Crystal River and I need to get them back to Force-e in Fort Lauderdale pdq. If someone is travelling this route, would you mind getting in touch please? rozATtumcDOTcoDOTuk Many thanks!

 

[Doppler]

Hope they make it Roz... For those of you who may not know the OP, she is a stalwart of the scuba community in the UK and is one of the folks helping to put together TEKDiveUSA. Short version, if you can help her, please do.

 

[danvolker]

Try posting this on the DIR forum and Cave diving forum...there are quite a few south florida divers that go from Fort Lauderdale or Palm Beach, to North Florida caves.....while few would have interest in Crystal river, there should be some way for a shuttle.

 

[Beiji]

It's definitely not right away, but I will be making that trip around the first week of January if you still need help then.

 

[The Chairman]

We were up there weekend before last! Timing is everything.

 

[boulderjohn]

Perhaps this would make an interesting regular feature for ScubaBoard.

Just a few minutes ago I was communicating with a fellow Coloradoan who is trying to find a way to get his twin 130s to cave country in the coming month for a potential sale.

In the meantime, I am finding a similar need for a scooter. Mailing scooters and double steel tanks is extremely expensive.

 

[danvolker]

Perhaps this would make an interesting regular feature for ScubaBoard.

Just a few minutes ago I was communicating with a fellow Coloradoan who is trying to find a way to get his twin 130s to cave country in the coming month for a potential sale.

In the meantime, I am finding a similar need for a scooter. Mailing scooters and double steel tanks is extremely expensive.

I have a great name for this --- the service/club ..... Donkey Divers....I can think of a few SB member that will have to join
( donkey's are pack animals....in case my reference was doubtful....)

Divers UPS..... Pony Tank Express.....?????

 

[Wookie]

I have a great name for this --- the service/club ..... Donkey Divers....I can think of a few SB member that will have to join
( donkey's are pack animals....in case my reference was doubtful....)

Divers UPS..... Pony Tank Express.....?????

I second. Moved and seconded. Those in favor?

 

[boulderjohn]

I second. Moved and seconded. Those in favor?

Aye!!

 

[Doppler]

Carried.... forgive the pun!