Protec Playa Del Carmen: Two Thumbs Up

scubagrunt · 6th June 2007, 11:18

I just got back from Playa Del Carmen Mexico. I wanted to just send a big thank you to Protec. They were extremely helpful and took care of all our pesky CCR needs. A top notch shop and crew. The dives were incredible too. So if your travels land you in cave country give Matt or Bernie a call (or an email) at Protec.
Mel

ps pictures to follow

**Bobmac** · 6th June 2007, 11:50

I can't agree more. Protec is a great outfit. I did my initial ccr training with them in November and found them to be wonderful.

pattimegdiver · 6th June 2007, 12:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by scubagrunt)

I just got back from Playa Del Carmen Mexico. I wanted to just send a big thank you to Protec. They were extremely helpful and took care of all our pesky CCR needs. A top notch shop and crew. The dives were incredible too. So if your travels land you in cave country give Matt or Bernie a call (or an email) at Protec.
Mel

ps pictures to follow

I also have to agree with you. I have been going to PROTEC for 3 years running. Each year bringing more people to Playa Del Carmen and doing some outrageous diving. All the gang at PROTEC are great, and their customer service is top notch.

Glad you had a great trip

**wedivebc** · 6th June 2007, 16:02

I have been there twice now and will be going back again. Like Patti said we keep bringing new friends as well.

onetime · 6th June 2007, 19:12

Alright, so what kind of Rebreather diving did people do in the area?

I'm heading to the Riviera Maya this month and am debating whether to bring the Rebreather.

**wedivebc** · 6th June 2007, 20:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by onetime)

Alright, so what kind of Rebreather diving did people do in the area?

I'm heading to the Riviera Maya this month and am debating whether to bring the Rebreather.

Caves!

Jordan · 6th June 2007, 20:54

I also have nothing but good things to say about Pro-Tec...They know their stuff.

avt · 6th June 2007, 21:11

My Classic really enjoyed the cenotes/ caves it visited on the last two trips, hosted by the Pro-Tec group. Deep, shallow, long excursion or short, playa and surrounding area is superb for ccr.

onetime · 7th June 2007, 01:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by avt)

My Classic really enjoyed the cenotes/ caves it visited on the last two trips, hosted by the Pro-Tec group. Deep, shallow, long excursion or short, playa and surrounding area is superb for ccr.

Been to the caves on OC. I'm just Intro to cave certified though. Most of the caves are relatively shallow with lots of up and down, doesn't seem well suited for Rebreather. What locations did you visit?

scubagrunt · 7th June 2007, 05:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by onetime)

Been to the caves on OC. I'm just Intro to cave certified though. Most of the caves are relatively shallow with lots of up and down, doesn't seem well suited for Rebreather. What locations did you visit?

we did most the the tourist centoes in the "cenotes dive guide and log book" put out by underwater editions. yes they are shallow and up and down, but you can stay longer on a CCR, less filling, and i just prefer CCR to OC. Also we did Angelita which is deep and well suited for a CCR, a very cool dive!! you can do it on OC too if you like. send me an email if you want more info.
mel
scubagrunt@hotmail.com

6th June 2007, 11:18	#1 (permalink)
scubagrunt CCR Diva Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 432	Protec Playa Del Carmen: Two Thumbs Up I just got back from Playa Del Carmen Mexico. I wanted to just send a big thank you to Protec. They were extremely helpful and took care of all our pesky CCR needs. A top notch shop and crew. The dives were incredible too. So if your travels land you in cave country give Matt or Bernie a call (or an email) at Protec. Mel ps pictures to follow __________________ "No good deed goes unpunished!" www.silentscuba.com
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6th June 2007, 11:50	#2 (permalink)
Bobmac I'm working on it! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 99	Re: Protec Playa Del Carmen: Two Thumbs Up I can't agree more. Protec is a great outfit. I did my initial ccr training with them in November and found them to be wonderful.
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6th June 2007, 12:04	#3 (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: Protec Playa Del Carmen: Two Thumbs Up Quote: (Originally Posted by scubagrunt) I just got back from Playa Del Carmen Mexico. I wanted to just send a big thank you to Protec. They were extremely helpful and took care of all our pesky CCR needs. A top notch shop and crew. The dives were incredible too. So if your travels land you in cave country give Matt or Bernie a call (or an email) at Protec. Mel ps pictures to follow I also have to agree with you. I have been going to PROTEC for 3 years running. Each year bringing more people to Playa Del Carmen and doing some outrageous diving. All the gang at PROTEC are great, and their customer service is top notch. Glad you had a great trip __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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6th June 2007, 16:02	#4 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin 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: 1,444	Re: Protec Playa Del Carmen: Two Thumbs Up I have been there twice now and will be going back again. Like Patti said we keep bringing new friends as well. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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6th June 2007, 19:12	#5 (permalink)
onetime Classic KISSer #138 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: US, NJ Posts: 673	Re: Protec Playa Del Carmen: Two Thumbs Up Alright, so what kind of Rebreather diving did people do in the area? I'm heading to the Riviera Maya this month and am debating whether to bring the Rebreather.
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6th June 2007, 20:47	#6 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin 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: 1,444	Re: Protec Playa Del Carmen: Two Thumbs Up Quote: (Originally Posted by onetime) Alright, so what kind of Rebreather diving did people do in the area? I'm heading to the Riviera Maya this month and am debating whether to bring the Rebreather. Caves! __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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6th June 2007, 20:54	#7 (permalink)
Jordan EBT called me stroppy! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 226	Re: Protec Playa Del Carmen: Two Thumbs Up I also have nothing but good things to say about Pro-Tec...They know their stuff. __________________ Is it clear? No. Well, let's go anyways. "Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little order, will lose both, and deserve neither." Thomas Jefferson
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6th June 2007, 21:11	#8 (permalink)
avt New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 7	Re: Protec Playa Del Carmen: Two Thumbs Up My Classic really enjoyed the cenotes/ caves it visited on the last two trips, hosted by the Pro-Tec group. Deep, shallow, long excursion or short, playa and surrounding area is superb for ccr.
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7th June 2007, 01:28	#9 (permalink)
onetime Classic KISSer #138 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: US, NJ Posts: 673	Re: Protec Playa Del Carmen: Two Thumbs Up Quote: (Originally Posted by avt) My Classic really enjoyed the cenotes/ caves it visited on the last two trips, hosted by the Pro-Tec group. Deep, shallow, long excursion or short, playa and surrounding area is superb for ccr. Been to the caves on OC. I'm just Intro to cave certified though. Most of the caves are relatively shallow with lots of up and down, doesn't seem well suited for Rebreather. What locations did you visit?
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7th June 2007, 05:04	#10 (permalink)
scubagrunt CCR Diva Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 432	Re: Protec Playa Del Carmen: Two Thumbs Up Quote: (Originally Posted by onetime) Been to the caves on OC. I'm just Intro to cave certified though. Most of the caves are relatively shallow with lots of up and down, doesn't seem well suited for Rebreather. What locations did you visit? we did most the the tourist centoes in the "cenotes dive guide and log book" put out by underwater editions. yes they are shallow and up and down, but you can stay longer on a CCR, less filling, and i just prefer CCR to OC. Also we did Angelita which is deep and well suited for a CCR, a very cool dive!! you can do it on OC too if you like. send me an email if you want more info. mel scubagrunt@hotmail.com __________________ "No good deed goes unpunished!" www.silentscuba.com
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