Diving after DEMA

Barrie Law · 20th July 2007, 16:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by diabolus)

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]

Hi Horst,

Thanks for the offer to share some of your kit I appreciate it although the O/C diving comment was a bit tongue in cheek...

I am sure we can get something sorted with the diving.

PS; Good to hear the Sorb arrived OK.

O.C.Diver · 20th July 2007, 17:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by vidodivr)

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.

Yes, diving off the cats is quite nice. If my memory is correct, there were 10 or 12 of us CCR divers and a few OC divers doing the Hydro off one of the cats last year after dema. SFDH is quite CCR friendly when you fill their boat for a week straight.

Ted

webhead · 20th July 2007, 18:19

If they can dive wet suits in CA then it's always wetsuit season in FL. Might be 7mm wet suit .... My guess is that water temps might be high 60's on surface and 10 degrees cooler at the bottom - for the Oriskany in early Nov.

My suggestion to ensure a better chance of diving is to go to south east florida (west palm to key largo area). Could still have a windy day but since there is so much more diving there and closer to shore than the Oriskany, better chance of pulling off a couple days underwater. It's not the O but water will be warmer and guess viz will be better too... my $.02.

Patti, I've got you covered on tanks (meg and bailout) as well as sorb.

**vidodivr** · 20th July 2007, 18:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by dartagnansmith)

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

That's a long day on the boat and long drive for people, if they are already coming from Orlando and staying in the Lauderdale area. It would be much more enjoyable to do shorter boat rides and more diving for the visitors.

Quote: (Originally Posted by dartagnansmith)

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

Yep, and sounds like Ted has some trips going that may be fun if he has room as well. I'm not trimix, so I cannot do the hydro yet, but the other dives, I may be game.
I was supposed to do it with Benson in Michigan next month, but he's too busy ripping off insurance companies or something

bastard

Quote: (Originally Posted by dartagnansmith)

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

MEG ONLY!! Sheesh, here we go

O.C.Diver · 20th July 2007, 21:46

We tend to start shallower 80'ish and work progressively deeper with Hydro & RBJ Thursday and Friday.

Ted

Quote: (Originally Posted by vidodivr)

Yep, and sounds like Ted has some trips going that may be fun if he has room as well. I'm not trimix, so I cannot do the hydro yet, but the other dives, I may be game.
I was supposed to do it with Benson in Michigan next month, but he's too busy ripping off insurance companies or something

bastard

**vidodivr** · 21st July 2007, 02:19

I just remembered that the "Invade the Keys with Matt" trip is following Dema on Nov. 5th & 6th with Conch Republic. It would be great to get a large group down there to support such great effort.

pattimegdiver · 21st July 2007, 19:16

could you work on setting something up I would love to dive the Hydro Atlantic and the RBJ these are all within my depth limits. Maybe a Monday and Tuesday diving for me

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

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 21st July 2007, 23:50

Sorry for just getting in on this now. I have been away on a dive trip, and I just returned last night. Rob, thanks for volunteering me!

I think the appropriate punishment would be for you to have to get the ball rolling.

I was going to go up to Cave Country before DEMA and then head to DEMA on my way back to Miami. However, I can probably swing things either before or after. I have not made any reservations yet.

Personally, I would not be up for making the drive up to dive the Oriskany. Other than the Summer months, it is probably too ify to plan on any other time of the year. Since not everyone can do the cave diving thing, it starts to sound like an east coast trip would be in the works.

Mixaddict · 22nd July 2007, 03:04

Just for your information, last year I got blown out on the Oriskany 4 different times from late October through March. I never did make it out. Most of the boats seem to cancel if it even looks like it is going to be bad weather. It is quite a ways out there, and they don't want to deal with the rough water. I think the summer months are your best bet.

O.C.Diver · 22nd July 2007, 15:19

Give me a couple of weeks to see what we can put together.

Ted

Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver)

could you work on setting something up I would love to dive the Hydro Atlantic and the RBJ these are all within my depth limits. Maybe a Monday and Tuesday diving for me

20th July 2007, 16:56	#21 (permalink)
Barrie Law RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 459	Re: Diving after DEMA Quote: (Originally Posted by diabolus) 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] Hi Horst, Thanks for the offer to share some of your kit I appreciate it although the O/C diving comment was a bit tongue in cheek... I am sure we can get something sorted with the diving. PS; Good to hear the Sorb arrived OK. __________________ Barrie Law Rebreather World Store Supplying the Rebreather World Tel:US +19548403892 Fax:US+19543333792 Tel:EU+442071930496 Fax:EU+442077606344 Mobile+353876880628 Skype:barrielaw Email: barrie@rebreatherworldstore.com
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20th July 2007, 17:29	#22 (permalink)
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: 221	Re: Diving after DEMA Quote: (Originally Posted by vidodivr) 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. Yes, diving off the cats is quite nice. If my memory is correct, there were 10 or 12 of us CCR divers and a few OC divers doing the Hydro off one of the cats last year after dema. SFDH is quite CCR friendly when you fill their boat for a week straight. 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, 18:19	#23 (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: 284	Re: Diving after DEMA If they can dive wet suits in CA then it's always wetsuit season in FL. Might be 7mm wet suit .... My guess is that water temps might be high 60's on surface and 10 degrees cooler at the bottom - for the Oriskany in early Nov. My suggestion to ensure a better chance of diving is to go to south east florida (west palm to key largo area). Could still have a windy day but since there is so much more diving there and closer to shore than the Oriskany, better chance of pulling off a couple days underwater. It's not the O but water will be warmer and guess viz will be better too... my $.02. Patti, I've got you covered on tanks (meg and bailout) as well as sorb. __________________ "These are not the droids you are looking for.... move along" - Obi-Wan Kenobi
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20th July 2007, 18:56	#24 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 499	Re: Diving after DEMA Quote: (Originally Posted by dartagnansmith) lets plan a trip on RJ's boat we can get 14 people on it and lets do the Doc De Milly... That's a long day on the boat and long drive for people, if they are already coming from Orlando and staying in the Lauderdale area. It would be much more enjoyable to do shorter boat rides and more diving for the visitors. Quote: (Originally Posted by dartagnansmith) You, me and Howard can get this going quickly..... Yep, and sounds like Ted has some trips going that may be fun if he has room as well. I'm not trimix, so I cannot do the hydro yet, but the other dives, I may be game. I was supposed to do it with Benson in Michigan next month, but he's too busy ripping off insurance companies or something bastard Quote: (Originally Posted by dartagnansmith) I will plan a MEG only trip with Oliver to the Hydro MEG ONLY!! Sheesh, here we go __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde Rec and Tek Media, Inc. Full Service Film and Video Production CK #087, Narked@90 stand, URM
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20th July 2007, 21:46	#25 (permalink)
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: 221	Re: Diving after DEMA We tend to start shallower 80'ish and work progressively deeper with Hydro & RBJ Thursday and Friday. Ted Quote: (Originally Posted by vidodivr) Yep, and sounds like Ted has some trips going that may be fun if he has room as well. I'm not trimix, so I cannot do the hydro yet, but the other dives, I may be game. I was supposed to do it with Benson in Michigan next month, but he's too busy ripping off insurance companies or something bastard __________________ 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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21st July 2007, 02:19	#26 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 499	Re: Diving after DEMA I just remembered that the "Invade the Keys with Matt" trip is following Dema on Nov. 5th & 6th with Conch Republic. It would be great to get a large group down there to support such great effort. __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde Rec and Tek Media, Inc. Full Service Film and Video Production CK #087, Narked@90 stand, URM
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21st July 2007, 19:16	#27 (permalink)
pattimegdiver #1 COPIS Mini Meg Girl Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 307	Re: Diving after DEMA could you work on setting something up I would love to dive the Hydro Atlantic and the RBJ these are all within my depth limits. Maybe a Monday and Tuesday diving for me 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 __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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21st July 2007, 23:50	#28 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,133	Re: Diving after DEMA Sorry for just getting in on this now. I have been away on a dive trip, and I just returned last night. Rob, thanks for volunteering me! I think the appropriate punishment would be for you to have to get the ball rolling. I was going to go up to Cave Country before DEMA and then head to DEMA on my way back to Miami. However, I can probably swing things either before or after. I have not made any reservations yet. Personally, I would not be up for making the drive up to dive the Oriskany. Other than the Summer months, it is probably too ify to plan on any other time of the year. Since not everyone can do the cave diving thing, it starts to sound like an east coast trip would be in the works. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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22nd July 2007, 03:04	#29 (permalink)
Mixaddict Always Learning! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 476	Re: Diving after DEMA Just for your information, last year I got blown out on the Oriskany 4 different times from late October through March. I never did make it out. Most of the boats seem to cancel if it even looks like it is going to be bad weather. It is quite a ways out there, and they don't want to deal with the rough water. I think the summer months are your best bet. __________________ Randy Thornton (MixAddict) Inspiration, Evolution,Hammerhead & Sentinel CCR Instructor
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22nd July 2007, 15:19	#30 (permalink)
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: 221	Re: Diving after DEMA Give me a couple of weeks to see what we can put together. Ted Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver) could you work on setting something up I would love to dive the Hydro Atlantic and the RBJ these are all within my depth limits. Maybe a Monday and Tuesday diving for me __________________ 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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