Going to Hawaii!!

diverrob · 3rd May 2008, 00:24

Well I am going to be in Hawaii for the month of July this year and I am looking for some Rebreather Friendly dive shops as well as some suggestions for a some good shore diving if possible. I will be staying at the Base in Pearl for the duration but should have access to a vehicle of some sort while I am there. There will be two of us who will want to do some Rebreather diving and probably a few more interested in SCUBA. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Rob

P.S. Also some enviromental information would be helpfull as well, like what to wear in the H2O.....

Mick T · 3rd May 2008, 04:18

Rob,

Just got back from Hawaii (The Big Island, Kona). I know that it is not where you are going, but you may like to contact Jim at Konaquatica and have a talk to him. Jim is rebreather friendly, and would be a good contact to make reguardless. He might be bale to point you in the right direction for diving on Oahu.

Cheers.

Mick.

tekdiver170 · 3rd May 2008, 21:46

Hey Rob, I work for Island Divers Hawaii (Hawaii Scuba Diving with Island Divers Hawaii - Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, Waikiki) which is located on Hickam AFB right next door to Pearl. We 've got a few Inspo divers on staff here and we just signed on as dealers with Silent Diving and are waiting for our order of 2L tanks to come in. We have a full gas blending station so air/O2 is no worries and we're one of the few shops that allow Rebreather on our dive boat, and the only RB shop on the island.

Our dive boat goes out every day. Military rate for boat charters are $65 (If you're not active duty it's $85/charter) but you're going to be limited to OC profiles/times. We do offer longer CCR dives but they cost more because you have to rent a staff member for the charter. I believe the CCR/Tech rate is $130. But we do run some specials several times a month that we can talk about, they would only run you the $65 ($85). We do require CCR divers dive with a bailout tank of 30cf or larger.

As for conditions, you're lucky, the water is warming up we're now up to around 76/77 deg F and by mid summer we should be 79/80, so most people are wearing just 3mm full suits. For longer shallower dives (<100') I usually add a 3mm hooded vest. For the longer deep dives I pull on the trusty 5mm.

Vis of course is almost always great. Let me know if you have any other questions.

diverrob · 4th May 2008, 00:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by tekdiver170)

Hey Rob, I work for Island Divers Hawaii (Hawaii Scuba Diving with Island Divers Hawaii - Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, Waikiki) which is located on Hickam AFB right next door to Pearl. We 've got a few Inspo divers on staff here and we just signed on as dealers with Silent Diving and are waiting for our order of 2L tanks to come in. We have a full gas blending station so air/O2 is no worries and we're one of the few shops that allow Rebreather on our dive boat, and the only RB shop on the island.

Our dive boat goes out every day. Military rate for boat charters are $65 (If you're not active duty it's $85/charter) but you're going to be limited to OC profiles/times. We do offer longer CCR dives but they cost more because you have to rent a staff member for the charter. I believe the CCR/Tech rate is $130. But we do run some specials several times a month that we can talk about, they would only run you the $65 ($85). We do require CCR divers dive with a bailout tank of 30cf or larger.

As for conditions, you're lucky, the water is warming up we're now up to around 76/77 deg F and by mid summer we should be 79/80, so most people are wearing just 3mm full suits. For longer shallower dives (<100') I usually add a 3mm hooded vest. For the longer deep dives I pull on the trusty 5mm.

Vis of course is almost always great. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Sweet I will defiantly check you guys out! Our team is participating the naval exercises RIMPAC and we are going to be working on the EOD diving side of the exercises. I hope to get lots of diving in on our off time so this is good info, thanks

Rob

tekdiver170 · 5th May 2008, 04:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverrob)

Sweet I will defiantly check you guys out! Our team is participating the naval exercises RIMPAC and we are going to be working on the EOD diving side of the exercises. I hope to get lots of diving in on our off time so this is good info, thanks

Rob

RIMPAC huh, are you the guy I need to talk to about putting in the wrong coordinates in the GPS to sink one of those target ships to a reachable depth? The flattop and cruiser they sunk 2 years ago were in over 1000' of water, how about putting something around 200-250ish? The area we want to sink it has already been approved for artificial reefs... Look forward to seeing you out here.

diverrob · 5th May 2008, 14:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by tekdiver170)

RIMPAC huh, are you the guy I need to talk to about putting in the wrong coordinates in the GPS to sink one of those target ships to a reachable depth? The flattop and cruiser they sunk 2 years ago were in over 1000' of water, how about putting something around 200-250ish? The area we want to sink it has already been approved for artificial reefs... Look forward to seeing you out here.

That would be nice but I thing you want to talk to the US divers. We did send a few Canadian Divers out to help with the set up and demolition side of the sinking last time but I don't think we have too much influance about where it goes down! I will just be happy to get in some warm water diving along with a little work in between.

Rob

**wedivebc** · 5th May 2008, 19:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by tekdiver170)

RIMPAC huh, are you the guy I need to talk to about putting in the wrong coordinates in the GPS to sink one of those target ships to a reachable depth? The flattop and cruiser they sunk 2 years ago were in over 1000' of water, how about putting something around 200-250ish? .

Geez, way to go. Telling Rob 1000' is unreachable depth

Hey Rob, Scott going with you? Bring me a porthole from that flat top.

diverrob · 5th May 2008, 23:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

Geez, way to go. Telling Rob 1000' is unreachable depth

Hey Rob, Scott going with you? Bring me a porthole from that flat top.

Yea Scott will be going with us! I am hoping to get in some good warm water diving this trip

ChettL · 2nd June 2008, 05:17

Hi Rob,

If you make it over to Kauai, there is an island off of Kauai, 17 miles called Niihau that is incredible.

Chett L

diverrob · 2nd June 2008, 13:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by ChettL)

Hi Rob,

If you make it over to Kauai, there is an island off of Kauai, 17 miles called Niihau that is incredible.

Chett L

Thanks for the tip, you never know where I may end up

Rob

3rd May 2008, 00:24	#1 (permalink)
diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 315	Going to Hawaii!! Well I am going to be in Hawaii for the month of July this year and I am looking for some Rebreather Friendly dive shops as well as some suggestions for a some good shore diving if possible. I will be staying at the Base in Pearl for the duration but should have access to a vehicle of some sort while I am there. There will be two of us who will want to do some Rebreather diving and probably a few more interested in SCUBA. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Rob P.S. Also some enviromental information would be helpfull as well, like what to wear in the H2O.....
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3rd May 2008, 04:18	#2 (permalink)
Mick T New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Perth WA Posts: 1	Re: Going to Hawaii!! Rob, Just got back from Hawaii (The Big Island, Kona). I know that it is not where you are going, but you may like to contact Jim at Konaquatica and have a talk to him. Jim is rebreather friendly, and would be a good contact to make reguardless. He might be bale to point you in the right direction for diving on Oahu. Cheers. Mick.
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3rd May 2008, 21:46	#3 (permalink)
tekdiver170 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 87	Re: Going to Hawaii!! Hey Rob, I work for Island Divers Hawaii (Hawaii Scuba Diving with Island Divers Hawaii - Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, Waikiki) which is located on Hickam AFB right next door to Pearl. We 've got a few Inspo divers on staff here and we just signed on as dealers with Silent Diving and are waiting for our order of 2L tanks to come in. We have a full gas blending station so air/O2 is no worries and we're one of the few shops that allow Rebreather on our dive boat, and the only RB shop on the island. Our dive boat goes out every day. Military rate for boat charters are $65 (If you're not active duty it's $85/charter) but you're going to be limited to OC profiles/times. We do offer longer CCR dives but they cost more because you have to rent a staff member for the charter. I believe the CCR/Tech rate is $130. But we do run some specials several times a month that we can talk about, they would only run you the $65 ($85). We do require CCR divers dive with a bailout tank of 30cf or larger. As for conditions, you're lucky, the water is warming up we're now up to around 76/77 deg F and by mid summer we should be 79/80, so most people are wearing just 3mm full suits. For longer shallower dives (<100') I usually add a 3mm hooded vest. For the longer deep dives I pull on the trusty 5mm. Vis of course is almost always great. Let me know if you have any other questions. __________________ Diving is my therapy... keeps the voices in my head from getting louder. Good thing rebreathers have no bubbles, now I can hear them again. - Chris Liles www.oahuscubadiving.com www.hawaiitechnicaldivers.com
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4th May 2008, 00:11	#4 (permalink)
diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 315	Re: Going to Hawaii!! Quote: (Originally Posted by tekdiver170) Hey Rob, I work for Island Divers Hawaii (Hawaii Scuba Diving with Island Divers Hawaii - Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, Waikiki) which is located on Hickam AFB right next door to Pearl. We 've got a few Inspo divers on staff here and we just signed on as dealers with Silent Diving and are waiting for our order of 2L tanks to come in. We have a full gas blending station so air/O2 is no worries and we're one of the few shops that allow Rebreather on our dive boat, and the only RB shop on the island. Our dive boat goes out every day. Military rate for boat charters are $65 (If you're not active duty it's $85/charter) but you're going to be limited to OC profiles/times. We do offer longer CCR dives but they cost more because you have to rent a staff member for the charter. I believe the CCR/Tech rate is $130. But we do run some specials several times a month that we can talk about, they would only run you the $65 ($85). We do require CCR divers dive with a bailout tank of 30cf or larger. As for conditions, you're lucky, the water is warming up we're now up to around 76/77 deg F and by mid summer we should be 79/80, so most people are wearing just 3mm full suits. For longer shallower dives (<100') I usually add a 3mm hooded vest. For the longer deep dives I pull on the trusty 5mm. Vis of course is almost always great. Let me know if you have any other questions. Sweet I will defiantly check you guys out! Our team is participating the naval exercises RIMPAC and we are going to be working on the EOD diving side of the exercises. I hope to get lots of diving in on our off time so this is good info, thanks Rob Last edited by diverrob : 4th May 2008 at 00:21.
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5th May 2008, 04:13	#5 (permalink)
tekdiver170 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 87	Re: Going to Hawaii!! Quote: (Originally Posted by diverrob) Sweet I will defiantly check you guys out! Our team is participating the naval exercises RIMPAC and we are going to be working on the EOD diving side of the exercises. I hope to get lots of diving in on our off time so this is good info, thanks Rob RIMPAC huh, are you the guy I need to talk to about putting in the wrong coordinates in the GPS to sink one of those target ships to a reachable depth? The flattop and cruiser they sunk 2 years ago were in over 1000' of water, how about putting something around 200-250ish? The area we want to sink it has already been approved for artificial reefs... Look forward to seeing you out here. __________________ Diving is my therapy... keeps the voices in my head from getting louder. Good thing rebreathers have no bubbles, now I can hear them again. - Chris Liles www.oahuscubadiving.com www.hawaiitechnicaldivers.com
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5th May 2008, 14:26	#6 (permalink)
diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 315	Re: Going to Hawaii!! Quote: (Originally Posted by tekdiver170) RIMPAC huh, are you the guy I need to talk to about putting in the wrong coordinates in the GPS to sink one of those target ships to a reachable depth? The flattop and cruiser they sunk 2 years ago were in over 1000' of water, how about putting something around 200-250ish? The area we want to sink it has already been approved for artificial reefs... Look forward to seeing you out here. That would be nice but I thing you want to talk to the US divers. We did send a few Canadian Divers out to help with the set up and demolition side of the sinking last time but I don't think we have too much influance about where it goes down! I will just be happy to get in some warm water diving along with a little work in between. Rob
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5th May 2008, 19:41	#7 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,337	Re: Going to Hawaii!! Quote: (Originally Posted by tekdiver170) RIMPAC huh, are you the guy I need to talk to about putting in the wrong coordinates in the GPS to sink one of those target ships to a reachable depth? The flattop and cruiser they sunk 2 years ago were in over 1000' of water, how about putting something around 200-250ish? . Geez, way to go. Telling Rob 1000' is unreachable depth Hey Rob, Scott going with you? Bring me a porthole from that flat top. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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5th May 2008, 23:13	#8 (permalink)
diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 315	Re: Going to Hawaii!! Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) Geez, way to go. Telling Rob 1000' is unreachable depth Hey Rob, Scott going with you? Bring me a porthole from that flat top. Yea Scott will be going with us! I am hoping to get in some good warm water diving this trip
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2nd June 2008, 05:17	#9 (permalink)
ChettL New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 74	Re: Going to Hawaii!! Hi Rob, If you make it over to Kauai, there is an island off of Kauai, 17 miles called Niihau that is incredible. Chett L
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2nd June 2008, 13:26	#10 (permalink)
diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 315	Re: Going to Hawaii!! Quote: (Originally Posted by ChettL) Hi Rob, If you make it over to Kauai, there is an island off of Kauai, 17 miles called Niihau that is incredible. Chett L Thanks for the tip, you never know where I may end up Rob
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