O2 & 8-12 in Florida (Keys & Pensacola)

Dave Faye · 1st June 2006, 22:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by MikeH)

Worst case scenario, after you get in drive up to Lauderdale to Fill Express and get a keg of Sofnolime.

Mike

Thanks for the tip. Maybe I will just fly into Ft. Lauderdale directly and buy 44 lbs.

MikeH · 2nd June 2006, 03:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Faye)

Thanks for the tip. Maybe I will just fly into Ft. Lauderdale directly and buy 44 lbs.

Not a bad idea. Also look into prices to fly into West Palm Beach(PBI)...about 45 min drive north of Ft Lauderdale(FLL)...as it may be significantly cheaper to fly in there and rent a car there. Try to do some diving in that area as well. If you're a cave diver, consider flying into Orlando(MCO) and spending a couple days up in cave country as well. If you end up doing that, I may be able to hook you up with a keg of Sodasorb 6-12(works great in a Meg, it's all I use anymore) and do a few cave dives with ya.

What time frame are you planning on coming down? It would be cool to put a small trip together with a bunch of Rebreather divers if we can swing it.

Mike

Dave Faye · 2nd June 2006, 20:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by MikeH)

Try to do some diving in that area as well. If you're a cave diver, consider flying into Orlando(MCO) and spending a couple days up in cave country as well. If you end up doing that, I may be able to hook you up with a keg of Sodasorb 6-12(works great in a Meg, it's all I use anymore) and do a few cave dives with ya.

What time frame are you planning on coming down? It would be cool to put a small trip together with a bunch of Rebreather divers if we can swing it.

Mike

Hey Mike. I am thinking about coming down in a month or so. My schedule is flexible. There will probably be 2 of us on ccr. We are more into wreck diving (being from Boston). I'll keep you informed.

Dave

Terry · 5th June 2006, 18:03

Same problem here too - I was in the upper Keys about 3 weeks ago and no-one would refill my Inspo O2 tank.
One dive shop asked if I had a special certification to deal with O2 - quite serious. Another asked if I had a perscription. I had to run back up to Fill Express for an O2 fill.
If I were you I stop by there and rent enough inspo tanks for the trip.
It make you think about the Meg - you could strap a Alum 30 on the side a be good for the weekend.

Soapbox:
Man - C'Mon Florida Keys dive shops - get with the changing times!!! There are more rebreather divers on the way - learn to accept this - learn to deal with longer run times - learn what the diving trends are. This is the year 2000. You can keep ferrying OC Certs out the reef forever.

There's more - one dive shop called Disk Rutkowski who runs the hyperbaric chamber down there and is pretty much who's who of diving first aid - and he wouldn't fill my measly 13cuft tank. He asked whom I knew - as if he'd only do it for his friends.

Tech diving with any of the keys dive shops is a joke - none of them are prepared or ready to deal with any sort of tech arrangement.
Please somebody challenge that statement.

Dave Faye · 14th June 2006, 02:30

Anyone up for diving the Big O in Pensacola in late June??

hchoat · 14th June 2006, 14:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Faye)

Anyone up for diving the Big O in Pensacola in late June??

We already have a charter set up for the 4th of July, and I will be on it again on the 8th of July. Unfortunately, Brian and I have a bunch of stuff planned for the weekend before the 4th as well, and given charter prices these days I just don't think we can fit another $300 in charter fees into the budget. I'ld be happy to point you toward some charter ops, though.

Heather

demo0034 · 14th June 2006, 20:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by Terry)

one dive shop called Disk Rutkowski who runs the hyperbaric chamber down there and is pretty much who's who of diving first aid - and he wouldn't fill my measly 13cuft tank. He asked whom I knew - as if he'd only do it for his friends.

When I was down there last year, I called ahead and talked to him. He said he'd fill my bottle, but when I got there, he was on vacation.

I called around some more and ended up driving 10 miles south to Tavernier Dive Center and had no problems getting it filled.

1st June 2006, 22:20	#11 (permalink)
Dave Faye Know the wreck below? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 166	Re: O2 & 8-12 in Florida (Keys & Pensacola) Quote: (Originally Posted by MikeH) Worst case scenario, after you get in drive up to Lauderdale to Fill Express and get a keg of Sofnolime. Mike Thanks for the tip. Maybe I will just fly into Ft. Lauderdale directly and buy 44 lbs.
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2nd June 2006, 03:10	#12 (permalink)
MikeH Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 178	Re: O2 & 8-12 in Florida (Keys & Pensacola) Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Faye) Thanks for the tip. Maybe I will just fly into Ft. Lauderdale directly and buy 44 lbs. Not a bad idea. Also look into prices to fly into West Palm Beach(PBI)...about 45 min drive north of Ft Lauderdale(FLL)...as it may be significantly cheaper to fly in there and rent a car there. Try to do some diving in that area as well. If you're a cave diver, consider flying into Orlando(MCO) and spending a couple days up in cave country as well. If you end up doing that, I may be able to hook you up with a keg of Sodasorb 6-12(works great in a Meg, it's all I use anymore) and do a few cave dives with ya. What time frame are you planning on coming down? It would be cool to put a small trip together with a bunch of Rebreather divers if we can swing it. Mike
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2nd June 2006, 20:43	#13 (permalink)
Dave Faye Know the wreck below? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 166	Re: O2 & 8-12 in Florida (Keys & Pensacola) Quote: (Originally Posted by MikeH) Try to do some diving in that area as well. If you're a cave diver, consider flying into Orlando(MCO) and spending a couple days up in cave country as well. If you end up doing that, I may be able to hook you up with a keg of Sodasorb 6-12(works great in a Meg, it's all I use anymore) and do a few cave dives with ya. What time frame are you planning on coming down? It would be cool to put a small trip together with a bunch of Rebreather divers if we can swing it. Mike Hey Mike. I am thinking about coming down in a month or so. My schedule is flexible. There will probably be 2 of us on ccr. We are more into wreck diving (being from Boston). I'll keep you informed. Dave
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5th June 2006, 18:03	#14 (permalink)
Terry New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 90	Re: O2 & 8-12 in Florida (Keys & Pensacola) Same problem here too - I was in the upper Keys about 3 weeks ago and no-one would refill my Inspo O2 tank. One dive shop asked if I had a special certification to deal with O2 - quite serious. Another asked if I had a perscription. I had to run back up to Fill Express for an O2 fill. If I were you I stop by there and rent enough inspo tanks for the trip. It make you think about the Meg - you could strap a Alum 30 on the side a be good for the weekend. Soapbox: Man - C'Mon Florida Keys dive shops - get with the changing times!!! There are more rebreather divers on the way - learn to accept this - learn to deal with longer run times - learn what the diving trends are. This is the year 2000. You can keep ferrying OC Certs out the reef forever. There's more - one dive shop called Disk Rutkowski who runs the hyperbaric chamber down there and is pretty much who's who of diving first aid - and he wouldn't fill my measly 13cuft tank. He asked whom I knew - as if he'd only do it for his friends. Tech diving with any of the keys dive shops is a joke - none of them are prepared or ready to deal with any sort of tech arrangement. Please somebody challenge that statement. Last edited by Terry : 5th June 2006 at 18:06.
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14th June 2006, 02:30	#15 (permalink)
Dave Faye Know the wreck below? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 166	Re: O2 & 8-12 in Florida (Keys & Pensacola) Anyone up for diving the Big O in Pensacola in late June??
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14th June 2006, 14:10	#16 (permalink)
hchoat Resident Selkie Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL- USA Posts: 227	Re: O2 & 8-12 in Florida (Keys & Pensacola) Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Faye) Anyone up for diving the Big O in Pensacola in late June?? We already have a charter set up for the 4th of July, and I will be on it again on the 8th of July. Unfortunately, Brian and I have a bunch of stuff planned for the weekend before the 4th as well, and given charter prices these days I just don't think we can fit another $300 in charter fees into the budget. I'ld be happy to point you toward some charter ops, though. Heather __________________ Duct tape is like the force... it has a light side and dark side, and it holds the universe together.
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14th June 2006, 20:38	#17 (permalink)
demo0034 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Great Lakes Posts: 11	Re: O2 & 8-12 in Florida (Keys & Pensacola) Quote: (Originally Posted by Terry) one dive shop called Disk Rutkowski who runs the hyperbaric chamber down there and is pretty much who's who of diving first aid - and he wouldn't fill my measly 13cuft tank. He asked whom I knew - as if he'd only do it for his friends. When I was down there last year, I called ahead and talked to him. He said he'd fill my bottle, but when I got there, he was on vacation. I called around some more and ended up driving 10 miles south to Tavernier Dive Center and had no problems getting it filled.
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