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wish-ga![]() ![]() Mega Fish Dial 1800-Positive-Posts Posts: 1198 Kudos: 640 Registered: 07-Aug-2001 ![]() ![]() | How long since you went on a dive? What made you want to learn? Best/worst about scuba... Thanks ![]() ~~~ My fish blow kisses at me all day long ~~~ |
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Mez![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Ultimate Fish Guru Asian Hardfeather Enthusiast Posts: 3300 Votes: 162 Registered: 23-Feb-2001 ![]() ![]() | |
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DarkRealm Overlord![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002 ![]() ![]() ![]() | Been about 3 weeks for me....started diving when I was asked to join the dive team (search and rescue). Been diving for almost 10 years now. Best....the feeling of freedom and knowing youre somewhere where you "shouldnt" be Worst....empty tank at 40ft below the surface |
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Babelfish![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() | Thought I had a few K coming back in a tax return in 2005(?), ended up owing about $600 to the state but it was too late, I'd already started the class. Last dive was GBR for adam and my anniversary/honeymoon. He's getting certified this weekend ![]() Best, freedom ![]() Funny ye should bring this up. We took my gear to the shop yesterday and got adam kitted up too. My gear is too old and can't be serviced so I needed a new second stage. Nothing says I love you like matching Regulators, and his and hers occys! Edit: occy = octopus the yellow regulator that you hand to DRO when he runs out of air 40' down. ![]() ![]() |
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Adam![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Administrator Posts: 1090 Registered: 25-Jul-2000 ![]() ![]() ![]() | Good: Everything so far. Bad: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Cavey![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Fish Guru Posts: 2193 Kudos: 198 Votes: 0 Registered: 04-Feb-2001 ![]() ![]() | I started diving about 15 years ago....I lived at the Whitsundays, so diving was awesome. Babel/Adam, where you guys dive around Brisbane (or where do you intend to dive).....I went to Byron Bay last time. You will have to let me know if there are any good spots around Brisbane. I really love diving.....haven't been for probably 12 months. |
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Babelfish![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() | I think around peel island and the wreck of the Tangalooma. The dive shop Adams taking his course seems pretty good, I always judge a dive shop by how addicted the owners are to diving. ^_^ ![]() |
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Cavey![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Fish Guru Posts: 2193 Kudos: 198 Votes: 0 Registered: 04-Feb-2001 ![]() ![]() | What shop did you go through?? They run trips and stuff I guess? This weekend looks like a good one to get out.....sunny for the first time in weeks!! |
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Babelfish![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() | Yeah it is ![]() We're working with redcliffe dive center ^_^ ![]() |
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Cavey![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Fish Guru Posts: 2193 Kudos: 198 Votes: 0 Registered: 04-Feb-2001 ![]() ![]() | ahhhh....good timing. Don't know many of the shops up that way....couple around gabba/southbank that are quite good. Well I hope you enjoy your dive! tell Adam to remember that the fish are for looking only....not to take home.... ![]() |
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terranova![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003 ![]() ![]() | funny you should bring this up, because i've been looking into getting certified (finally) but i'm having a bit of difficulty seeing as how my school is surrounded by nothing except cows... i took an oceanography class in high school and we were supposed to set up a scuba cert. class but it never pulled through and now i have no idea where to turn. any ideas? -Formerly known as the Ferretfish ![]() |
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Cavey![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Fish Guru Posts: 2193 Kudos: 198 Votes: 0 Registered: 04-Feb-2001 ![]() ![]() | Not sure how far from the ocean you are. I would just try and find the closest dive shop and go for it. The course has alot of practical component, not much classroom work, so you would need a good body of water close by.... ![]() |
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DarkRealm Overlord![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002 ![]() ![]() ![]() | Not exactly surrounded by vast amounts of water either Liana. Most places like here in denver will do the portion in the pool to get you use to everything and do your actual open water certification in a freshwater lake. Get 'r done ![]() |
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wish-ga![]() ![]() Mega Fish Dial 1800-Positive-Posts Posts: 1198 Kudos: 640 Registered: 07-Aug-2001 ![]() ![]() | It is my New Year's resolution.... thanks for all the posts so far. I didn't know it took a toll on the environment? ![]() More info? Scared of the ![]() ![]() ~~~ My fish blow kisses at me all day long ~~~ |
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Babelfish![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() | Adam reminded me of the fact that sometimes it helps save the environment too. For instance it's divers that are the biggest supporters of the reef, they go up there and do their best to battle it out against the crown of thorns. Yes all the equipment needs to be manufactured, and I really cant believe that the process is being done in a super green way. And yes, the boats to get one out to the reef aren't being very nice to the air, and of course there's the energy it takes for an hours worth of air fill. But if we don't have people flat out addicted to the idea of watching the fishies in their natural environment who is going to stand up for them? We dropped a few $K for adam to get certified and kitted. I was cheaper as I bought most of my gear second hand, some of which is now having to be replaced as it was out of date (and I cracked a fin ![]() If you've never done it, call around to your local dive shops, I know any that teach PADI certification should have a discover scuba night where you can try it out. ^_^ ![]() |
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wish-ga![]() ![]() Mega Fish Dial 1800-Positive-Posts Posts: 1198 Kudos: 640 Registered: 07-Aug-2001 ![]() ![]() | Next week (22 Jan) booked to get my medical clearance for recreational diving. Aiming to do the course mid/end feb (still summer in Sthn Hemisphere) All systems go! ~~~ My fish blow kisses at me all day long ~~~ |
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Babelfish![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() My little smiley guys are very happy for you, they wish to bang trashcan lids for your amusement. That med exam is something I didn't have to do since I got mine in the states.... ^_^ ![]() |
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Adam![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Administrator Posts: 1090 Registered: 25-Jul-2000 ![]() ![]() ![]() | Best: Graduating top of the class Worst: Waiting for good weather ![]() |
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Babelfish![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() | BAAAH ! "Good Weather" he says! Back in my day we went diving in dark quarries in thunderstorms and we liked it! ![]() ^_^ ![]() |
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Adam![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Administrator Posts: 1090 Registered: 25-Jul-2000 ![]() ![]() ![]() | Until you can find us a dive site that doesnt require a 1+ hour boat trip we must wait for good weather ![]() |
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