Nicholas_R634
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Hey I’m going to be taking my open water class at the beginning of June and am wondering if some people are willing to show me the ropes and places such as lake Travis and what not
Will be new diver in Austin area
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I am a Divemaster (DM) here in Austin and willing to dive with different people or just explain the different sites. Who are you doing the OW with?
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Will be at Austin dive world
I work for a competitor, so I can't DM for your class. However, I'm friends with some of their instructors and sure they'll take care of you. I can answer questions about Lake Travis and happy to dive with you once you're certified. I think it's a great place to learn, because if you can dive there in the 10' visibility you can safely dive just about anywhere.
My normal recommendations are to buy neoprene socks, like these, preferably 5 mm. They'll keep your feet and you warmer, they help with padding while walking in dive boots, and they help with putting on the wet suit. Also, there are zebra mussels in Lake Travis, which can cut you if you rub on them. You should stay off the rocks (underwater), and may want to wear gloves (which will also help keep you warm).
Relax and have fun!
My normal recommendations are to buy neoprene socks, like these, preferably 5 mm. They'll keep your feet and you warmer, they help with padding while walking in dive boots, and they help with putting on the wet suit. Also, there are zebra mussels in Lake Travis, which can cut you if you rub on them. You should stay off the rocks (underwater), and may want to wear gloves (which will also help keep you warm).
Relax and have fun!
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