highflier
Contributor
Hi all,
I am padi certified and have my own dive gear (less tanks) But I am getting into shallow water lobstering. Dive gear just does not seem to work on cause of the frequency of in/out and move boat to next spot. I am thinking that a boat based Hookah system may work. Grab mask snorkel and fins jump in and spend 4-5 min in water and back out I would come. Typical depth for this would be around 10 feet, never more then 15-20' and I really doubt even that deep.
I currently am snorkeling but it gets pretty tiring fast holding breath at 10' while you try to tickle the bug out of his hole. Then repeat 2-5 more times if it is a larger hole with lots of bugs.
I have lots of questions and encourage all discussions on this subject.
1) Comments on works will or not vs scuba.
2) Electric systems specifically Hookah Max 12Volt reliability and functionality.
3) Value of above system used but in good working shape. (100' hose and setup as a single)
4) other systems that you may recommend (on a tight budget)
I am also considering a tank based hookah setup where it would be a scuba tank of air, with a 1st stage and 75' of hose with a second stage. similar to this.
http://www.divers-supply.com/surfac...ent=PKGSNUBA&gclid=CLSGufrGns8CFQsehgod7H4E_g
I am sure many will say suit up and use full dive gear, But seeing as I am the one that drives the boat, putting gear on and taking off, or trying to drive boat while in gear just does not seem to be the right idea.
many dive spots are 500 feet apart. some further but nothing that would be more then a few minutes via boat.
Highflier
I am padi certified and have my own dive gear (less tanks) But I am getting into shallow water lobstering. Dive gear just does not seem to work on cause of the frequency of in/out and move boat to next spot. I am thinking that a boat based Hookah system may work. Grab mask snorkel and fins jump in and spend 4-5 min in water and back out I would come. Typical depth for this would be around 10 feet, never more then 15-20' and I really doubt even that deep.
I currently am snorkeling but it gets pretty tiring fast holding breath at 10' while you try to tickle the bug out of his hole. Then repeat 2-5 more times if it is a larger hole with lots of bugs.
I have lots of questions and encourage all discussions on this subject.
1) Comments on works will or not vs scuba.
2) Electric systems specifically Hookah Max 12Volt reliability and functionality.
3) Value of above system used but in good working shape. (100' hose and setup as a single)
4) other systems that you may recommend (on a tight budget)
I am also considering a tank based hookah setup where it would be a scuba tank of air, with a 1st stage and 75' of hose with a second stage. similar to this.
http://www.divers-supply.com/surfac...ent=PKGSNUBA&gclid=CLSGufrGns8CFQsehgod7H4E_g
I am sure many will say suit up and use full dive gear, But seeing as I am the one that drives the boat, putting gear on and taking off, or trying to drive boat while in gear just does not seem to be the right idea.
many dive spots are 500 feet apart. some further but nothing that would be more then a few minutes via boat.
Highflier