Diving in Los Angeles?

Ant Slegg · 12th July 2006, 15:09

My company appears to want to send me to Los Angeles (USA) for about a week sometime between now and middle of August and I started wondering if it might be possible to do a days diving whilst there. I don't know much about diving in that part of the world and wouldn't want to do anything too adventurous (open circuit would be fine) as I'd have to be in work the next day.

If anyone can make any suggestions as to where I might go to hire a (dry?) suit and kit, what I might expect to pay and what might be worth diving I'd be interested in hearing from you.

dive2dive2000 · 12th July 2006, 16:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ant Slegg)

My company appears to want to send me to Los Angeles (USA) for about a week sometime between now and middle of August and I started wondering if it might be possible to do a days diving whilst there. I don't know much about diving in that part of the world and wouldn't want to do anything too adventurous (open circuit would be fine) as I'd have to be in work the next day.

If anyone can make any suggestions as to where I might go to hire a (dry?) suit and kit, what I might expect to pay and what might be worth diving I'd be interested in hearing from you.

send stephan an email or pm that has been his home the last couple of years

jqn · 12th July 2006, 17:55

If you are willing to dive OC

and air

and Reefseekers Dive Shop in Beverly Hills has a boat going out they can fix you up with everything...including a buddy. Aside from the two salient points, there boats are well run and it would be a good time.

I'm not sure who rents CCR aside from SSA in Montclair. You should check with them as they could probably fix you up with one of their boats going out. They usually have a 6 pack going out every other week for training.

Stefan might know of other places that rent CCR's.

Jerry

cool_hardware52 · 12th July 2006, 18:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ant Slegg)

My company appears to want to send me to Los Angeles (USA) for about a week sometime between now and middle of August and I started wondering if it might be possible to do a days diving whilst there. I don't know much about diving in that part of the world and wouldn't want to do anything too adventurous (open circuit would be fine) as I'd have to be in work the next day.

If anyone can make any suggestions as to where I might go to hire a (dry?) suit and kit, what I might expect to pay and what might be worth diving I'd be interested in hearing from you.

You might try http://www.hollywoodivers.com/

Ask for Karim.

I know they rent Drysuits, and OC gear. Pump Nitrox too. Seen a few Rebreather's in the shop, Evo etc.

Tobin

babar · 12th July 2006, 18:52

Xtreme scuba in ventura rent CCR's. They have several CCR's and evan some SCR's
http://www.xtremescuba.com/ Of course there not exactly in LA proper.

Quote: (Originally Posted by jqn)

If you are willing to dive OC

and air

and Reefseekers Dive Shop in Beverly Hills has a boat going out they can fix you up with everything...including a buddy. Aside from the two salient points, there boats are well run and it would be a good time.

I'm not sure who rents CCR aside from SSA in Montclair. You should check with them as they could probably fix you up with one of their boats going out. They usually have a 6 pack going out every other week for training.

Stefan might know of other places that rent CCR's.

Jerry

Ant Slegg · 13th July 2006, 06:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by jqn)

If you are willing to dive OC

and air

...Jerry

It's not quite as daft as it seems. Having only two Rebreather quals
1) Dolphin - not dived with one for a year or two
2) Boris - just got one
I thought an OC pootle around would be an easier option that trying to rent/hire a CCR for a day.
Thanks for the information folks.

Ant S

jqn · 13th July 2006, 18:48

It's not quite as daft as it seems

Ant,

No its not. We have a lot of great dives around here that are very reasonable for OC air diving. I frequently grab a tank of air or nitrox and go for a beach dive.

I'm sure you will have a great time.

Jerry

12th July 2006, 15:09	#1 (permalink)
Ant Slegg Still Learning.... Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grevenmacher, Luxembourg Posts: 167	Diving in Los Angeles? My company appears to want to send me to Los Angeles (USA) for about a week sometime between now and middle of August and I started wondering if it might be possible to do a days diving whilst there. I don't know much about diving in that part of the world and wouldn't want to do anything too adventurous (open circuit would be fine) as I'd have to be in work the next day. If anyone can make any suggestions as to where I might go to hire a (dry?) suit and kit, what I might expect to pay and what might be worth diving I'd be interested in hearing from you. __________________ Ant' S Learning to dive since 1990...
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dive2dive2000 PRISM DIVER & LUVIN IT! Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 784	Re: Diving in Los Angeles? Quote: (Originally Posted by Ant Slegg) My company appears to want to send me to Los Angeles (USA) for about a week sometime between now and middle of August and I started wondering if it might be possible to do a days diving whilst there. I don't know much about diving in that part of the world and wouldn't want to do anything too adventurous (open circuit would be fine) as I'd have to be in work the next day. If anyone can make any suggestions as to where I might go to hire a (dry?) suit and kit, what I might expect to pay and what might be worth diving I'd be interested in hearing from you. send stephan an email or pm that has been his home the last couple of years __________________ Safe Diving, Martin "but what's the fun of getting what you need, instead of what you want?"
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12th July 2006, 17:55	#3 (permalink)
jqn New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: So. California Posts: 71	Re: Diving in Los Angeles? If you are willing to dive OC and air and Reefseekers Dive Shop in Beverly Hills has a boat going out they can fix you up with everything...including a buddy. Aside from the two salient points, there boats are well run and it would be a good time. I'm not sure who rents CCR aside from SSA in Montclair. You should check with them as they could probably fix you up with one of their boats going out. They usually have a 6 pack going out every other week for training. Stefan might know of other places that rent CCR's. Jerry
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cool_hardware52 RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal USA Posts: 358	Re: Diving in Los Angeles? Quote: (Originally Posted by Ant Slegg) My company appears to want to send me to Los Angeles (USA) for about a week sometime between now and middle of August and I started wondering if it might be possible to do a days diving whilst there. I don't know much about diving in that part of the world and wouldn't want to do anything too adventurous (open circuit would be fine) as I'd have to be in work the next day. If anyone can make any suggestions as to where I might go to hire a (dry?) suit and kit, what I might expect to pay and what might be worth diving I'd be interested in hearing from you. You might try http://www.hollywoodivers.com/ Ask for Karim. I know they rent Drysuits, and OC gear. Pump Nitrox too. Seen a few Rebreather's in the shop, Evo etc. Tobin __________________ www.deepseasupply.com
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babar Curmudgeon Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Sport Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 416	Re: Diving in Los Angeles? Xtreme scuba in ventura rent CCR's. They have several CCR's and evan some SCR's http://www.xtremescuba.com/ Of course there not exactly in LA proper. Quote: (Originally Posted by jqn) If you are willing to dive OC and air and Reefseekers Dive Shop in Beverly Hills has a boat going out they can fix you up with everything...including a buddy. Aside from the two salient points, there boats are well run and it would be a good time. I'm not sure who rents CCR aside from SSA in Montclair. You should check with them as they could probably fix you up with one of their boats going out. They usually have a 6 pack going out every other week for training. Stefan might know of other places that rent CCR's. Jerry __________________ Babar Evolution Plus Sport kiss
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Ant Slegg Still Learning.... Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grevenmacher, Luxembourg Posts: 167	Re: Diving in Los Angeles? Quote: (Originally Posted by jqn) If you are willing to dive OC and air ...Jerry It's not quite as daft as it seems. Having only two Rebreather quals 1) Dolphin - not dived with one for a year or two 2) Boris - just got one I thought an OC pootle around would be an easier option that trying to rent/hire a CCR for a day. Thanks for the information folks. Ant S __________________ Ant' S Learning to dive since 1990...
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13th July 2006, 18:48	#7 (permalink)
jqn New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: So. California Posts: 71	Re: Diving in Los Angeles? It's not quite as daft as it seems Ant, No its not. We have a lot of great dives around here that are very reasonable for OC air diving. I frequently grab a tank of air or nitrox and go for a beach dive. I'm sure you will have a great time. Jerry
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