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Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 01/10/2008, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,567
Posted By David P
I would only suggest online shopping to save a...

I would only suggest online shopping to save a buck, if you know EXACTLY what you want. Personal gear is about nothing but fit. It doesn't matter how good of quality, how expensive, or what...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 01/09/2008, 11:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,567
Posted By David P
go to your local dive shop and tell them you want...

go to your local dive shop and tell them you want to get certified.
its pretty much that easy
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 01/08/2008, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,148
Posted By David P
"single 80' back gas with another staged 80...

"single 80' back gas with another staged 80 outside the wreck. There was a reel but the line was busted.

From two ex students of mine (tech 1) who came across the first body and did the recovery...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 01/08/2008, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,148
Posted By David P
if we are talking about the same Spiegel Grove...

if we are talking about the same Spiegel Grove incident, having a buddy had nothing to do with the deaths, nothing but stupidity. They penetrated the wreck in single tanks, left once person at the...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 01/08/2008, 09:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,516
Posted By David P
Just curious, something what you just said gets...

Just curious, something what you just said gets me wondering... you bought your gear AFTER you became a DM... if I remember right, you have to have 60 dives to finsh DM... computers help (very...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 01/07/2008, 12:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,516
Posted By David P
Totally depends on WAAAAAYYYYYY to many...

Totally depends on WAAAAAYYYYYY to many variables... but
class ~500 (I am going to pad the bill just a bit to be on the safe side)
(for this price it should be an all inclusive deal with...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 01/06/2008, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,972
Posted By David P
where in so cal? Channel Islands, Catalina,...

where in so cal? Channel Islands, Catalina, Redondo Beach, actually a butt load of beaches! Old Marine Land, San Diego, damn near anywhere! Where in LA are you?
If you want to hang out and...
Forum: Marine Aquarium Society of Los Angeles County 01/03/2008, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,007
Posted By David P
DRD... hmm that name sounds familiar.,... good to...

DRD... hmm that name sounds familiar.,... good to see from you again ! We meet second saturday of the month still at Encino golf course... check out our webpage with all the specs www.maslac.org ...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/12/2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By David P
PADI likes to do its classes in 2 weekends. 1...

PADI likes to do its classes in 2 weekends. 1 weekend is bookwork and pool sessions. You study at home, and do the chapter reviews with the instructor. The second weekend is the open water...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/11/2007, 09:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 757
Posted By David P
... damn I cant remember the name of the company,...

... damn I cant remember the name of the company, but they are actually made right here in so Cal... down in Gardena....
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/11/2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 779
Posted By David P
A good friend of mine used them and he said that...

A good friend of mine used them and he said that he really like them and he found it easier to clear. However he didn't have problems clearing to begin with, and he decided not to continue using...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/11/2007, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 639
Posted By David P
when you say natural reefs, I assume you mean...

when you say natural reefs, I assume you mean warm water, giant reef tank... right? If you have an open mind come on out to So Cal, absolute beautiful diving, just a bit cooler than you are probably...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/11/2007, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 678
Posted By David P
trying to get a student to purchase their...

trying to get a student to purchase their personal gear is absolutely the norm! Not much money is made from the class, its the equipment where the store makes a profit. As far as cost of personal...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/09/2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 779
Posted By David P
isnt that what I just said?

isnt that what I just said?
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/09/2007, 12:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,353
Posted By David P
he probably just means "hurt" holding your...

he probably just means "hurt" holding your breath and ascending from 30 feet would not be pretty.... I agree getting bent at 30 would be a bit of a challenge....
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/09/2007, 12:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,195
Posted By David P
huh? SP has webbing? Any rumors of you guys...

huh? SP has webbing? Any rumors of you guys putting out plates and wings again? I don't know if you know of him but Dr Bill (marine biologist/DM here on Catalina) dives one of your old tek...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/08/2007, 07:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,195
Posted By David P
and if you ARE fashion minded, you can always get...

and if you ARE fashion minded, you can always get different colored 2" webbing to make the harness! I promised my wife I would set her up in pink, purple, maybe even rainbow striped (I've seen it...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/08/2007, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 779
Posted By David P
you guys should use some ear drops, either ask...

you guys should use some ear drops, either ask you doctor for ...something or another burrow (the doctor will know what I mean) or you can make your own out of some white wine vinigar and some...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/06/2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,195
Posted By David P
I would re think your bc choice... Lets say you...

I would re think your bc choice... Lets say you come out here to the coast and decide to dive in a full 7mil wetsuit with an aluminum 80 (worst case scenario for my point) As an average you take...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/03/2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 861
Posted By David P
whew! I started to read what Bill said, and I...

whew! I started to read what Bill said, and I was afraid that your buddy ended up with an AGE...
Forum: Marine Aquarium Society of Los Angeles County 12/01/2007, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
Posted By David P
umm umm umm I just moved my shop this week... I...

umm umm umm I just moved my shop this week... I have no idea (AT THE MOMENT....) where the CD is. How about if I just bring it next week?
Forum: Southern California Reefers 12/01/2007, 11:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 496
Posted By David P
some people from MASLAC did a group buy on the...

some people from MASLAC did a group buy on the berghias, I bought...4 or 6, split them into two tanks, never saw them again, and the population of aips never went down. Talking with everyone else,...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/01/2007, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 861
Posted By David P
do I detect a story?

do I detect a story?
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/01/2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By David P
Cabo Im sure. I spent a week diving from Loretto...

Cabo Im sure. I spent a week diving from Loretto to La Paz which is just north of Cabo. It was beautiful, the last day I was diving with a Whale shark that was as friendly as a little puppy. It...
Forum: Marine Aquarium Society of Los Angeles County 12/01/2007, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
Posted By David P
Notice for the 3 of us!

MASLAC has our own forum now on our own website http://www.maslac.org/phpbb/index.php
this way maybe the three of us that post here can actually check in to see whats going on.... wait a minute, we...
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