Diving after DEMA

webhead · 19th July 2007, 23:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver)

Thanks for the info, I will probably make a seperate trip for the Oriskany rather than driving that 8-9hr trip for one day of diving.

Hope to see you at Dema again.

Unfortunately, to find nice ocean wrecks, you're going to be driving a few hours regardless if you go NW or SE. Not sure but Orlando to Key Largo is about as far as to Destin (Oriskany). Now Pompano/Ft Lauderdale is closer but still a few hours to get there.

I'm vote for finding a spot, getting a charter for 2 days (spending nite in a reasonable local hotel) and doing some wreck diving.

Skipbreather · 20th July 2007, 00:22

Right now dive buddy & I are planning to hit the O on way home from DEMA. Will be driving truck down from northern IL w/ all needed bits & gear, so will be fully self contained. Drove down to dive it in late Dec. but charters blew out (was stuck being effin’ charming to inlaws for a week & didn’t even get to dive

) so I’m definitely suffering from divus interruptus. Haven’t booked charter yet- I know should be done sooner rather than later. Would definitely be up for group gaggle.

Question for the FL panhandle locals: is the post-DEMA season dry suit time or still wetsuit season?

Ken

rdmmdr · 20th July 2007, 02:25

it is florida. it is always wetsuit season.
rick

**vidodivr** · 20th July 2007, 02:37

Are you guys going to Snorkel the Hydro?

Quote: (Originally Posted by O.C.Diver)

I will likely have a group diving out of Pompano Beach with South Florida Diving Headquarters. We will be there atleast Monday through Friday after Dema diving the usual stuff down to and including the Hydro Atlantic and the RBJ. Most of the group will be CCR with some doing advanced training. Trimix, O2, and kitty litter will be available.

Ted

pattimegdiver · 20th July 2007, 05:19

I am not cave certified, so that would be out for me, but I bet there will be enough people do both. I have not done any diving in Florida

so I have not a clue for the best diving would be. Getting a charter for a couple of days of diving sound great to me. Need a place that we can get bailout cyclinders also.

diabolus · 20th July 2007, 12:25

Hi Barrie!

I will have my meg with me. I can arrange you some tanks and the sofnolime - no bid deal. If you like to take your OC stuff doubles / stage tanks and lamps are no problem! I have some good connections there....

The rest you need your own. You can bring up to 2x23kg and 1 x 8kg to the US.

Just let me know if i can help you!

Best regards

Horst

P.S.: Thanks got my sofnolime very quick!

quote=Barrie Law;127127]Some diving after DEMA sounds like a plan and I would be interested in some relaxing stuff maybe even have a look at some caves Horst.

I think gear may be a problem for us European visitors unless we pallet ship all our kit before hand??

Or even hire some O/C gear...

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O.C.Diver · 20th July 2007, 14:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by vidodivr)

Are you guys going to Snorkel the Hydro?

Ted

**vidodivr** · 20th July 2007, 14:43

Sorry, SFDH has two large cats mainly for snorkeling and then the Safari boat, just trying to be funny, but I guess I missed

I didn't know they were rebreather friendly, we'll have to add them to the list we are building.

Looking forward to people coming down, let us Scrubs know and I'm sure we can set up a post DEMA Rebreather World trip/trips. I volunteer ScubaDad to organize it

Quote: (Originally Posted by O.C.Diver)

Ted

**vidodivr** · 20th July 2007, 14:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver)

Need a place that we can get bailout cyclinders also.

Fill Express is right here

**Monkey** · 20th July 2007, 15:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by vidodivr)

Fill Express is right here

Rob,

lets plan a trip on RJ's boat we can get 14 people on it and lets do the Doc De Milly...

You, me and Howard can get this going quickly.....

I will plan a MEG only trip with Oliver to the Hydro

19th July 2007, 23:36	#11 (permalink)
webhead Earning the green stuff.. Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East central Florida Posts: 283	Re: Diving after DEMA Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver) Thanks for the info, I will probably make a seperate trip for the Oriskany rather than driving that 8-9hr trip for one day of diving. Hope to see you at Dema again. Unfortunately, to find nice ocean wrecks, you're going to be driving a few hours regardless if you go NW or SE. Not sure but Orlando to Key Largo is about as far as to Destin (Oriskany). Now Pompano/Ft Lauderdale is closer but still a few hours to get there. I'm vote for finding a spot, getting a charter for 2 days (spending nite in a reasonable local hotel) and doing some wreck diving. __________________ "These are not the droids you are looking for.... move along" - Obi-Wan Kenobi
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20th July 2007, 00:22	#12 (permalink)
Skipbreather Reads the fine print Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 543	Re: Diving after DEMA Right now dive buddy & I are planning to hit the O on way home from DEMA. Will be driving truck down from northern IL w/ all needed bits & gear, so will be fully self contained. Drove down to dive it in late Dec. but charters blew out (was stuck being effin’ charming to inlaws for a week & didn’t even get to dive ) so I’m definitely suffering from divus interruptus. Haven’t booked charter yet- I know should be done sooner rather than later. Would definitely be up for group gaggle. Question for the FL panhandle locals: is the post-DEMA season dry suit time or still wetsuit season? Ken __________________ "Entropy RULES! Enjoy the interim."
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20th July 2007, 02:25	#13 (permalink)
rdmmdr designer of death Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kerman,california Posts: 372	Re: Diving after DEMA it is florida. it is always wetsuit season. rick
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20th July 2007, 02:37	#14 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 491	Re: Diving after DEMA Are you guys going to Snorkel the Hydro? Quote: (Originally Posted by O.C.Diver) I will likely have a group diving out of Pompano Beach with South Florida Diving Headquarters. We will be there atleast Monday through Friday after Dema diving the usual stuff down to and including the Hydro Atlantic and the RBJ. Most of the group will be CCR with some doing advanced training. Trimix, O2, and kitty litter will be available. Ted __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde CK #087 Narked@90 frame URM
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20th July 2007, 05:19	#15 (permalink)
pattimegdiver #1 COPIS Mini Meg Girl Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 305	Re: Diving after DEMA I am not cave certified, so that would be out for me, but I bet there will be enough people do both. I have not done any diving in Florida so I have not a clue for the best diving would be. Getting a charter for a couple of days of diving sound great to me. Need a place that we can get bailout cyclinders also. __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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20th July 2007, 12:25	#16 (permalink)
diabolus New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Optima Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Ouroboros Other CCR Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 15	Re: Diving after DEMA Hi Barrie! I will have my meg with me. I can arrange you some tanks and the sofnolime - no bid deal. If you like to take your OC stuff doubles / stage tanks and lamps are no problem! I have some good connections there.... The rest you need your own. You can bring up to 2x23kg and 1 x 8kg to the US. Just let me know if i can help you! Best regards Horst P.S.: Thanks got my sofnolime very quick! quote=Barrie Law;127127]Some diving after DEMA sounds like a plan and I would be interested in some relaxing stuff maybe even have a look at some caves Horst. I think gear may be a problem for us European visitors unless we pallet ship all our kit before hand?? Or even hire some O/C gear... [/quote] __________________ Horst Schmid IANTD IT 3137 /NACD I 126 www.umex.at
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O.C.Diver Helium Addict Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salisbury MD USA Summers; Wandering Florida Winters Posts: 213	Re: Diving after DEMA Quote: (Originally Posted by vidodivr) Are you guys going to Snorkel the Hydro? Ted __________________ Consider this my opinion.......sometimes I'm even right, but remember.........YMMV. Ted Green Charter Boat "OC Diver" http://www.ocdiver.com
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20th July 2007, 14:43	#18 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 491	Re: Diving after DEMA Sorry, SFDH has two large cats mainly for snorkeling and then the Safari boat, just trying to be funny, but I guess I missed I didn't know they were rebreather friendly, we'll have to add them to the list we are building. Looking forward to people coming down, let us Scrubs know and I'm sure we can set up a post DEMA Rebreather World trip/trips. I volunteer ScubaDad to organize it Quote: (Originally Posted by O.C.Diver) Ted __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde CK #087 Narked@90 frame URM
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20th July 2007, 14:45	#19 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 491	Re: Diving after DEMA Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver) Need a place that we can get bailout cyclinders also. Fill Express is right here __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde CK #087 Narked@90 frame URM
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20th July 2007, 15:43	#20 (permalink)
Monkey Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lauderdale By The Sea Florida Posts: 400	Re: Diving after DEMA Quote: (Originally Posted by vidodivr) Fill Express is right here Rob, lets plan a trip on RJ's boat we can get 14 people on it and lets do the Doc De Milly... You, me and Howard can get this going quickly..... I will plan a MEG only trip with Oliver to the Hydro Last edited by Monkey : 20th July 2007 at 15:45.
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