Wanting to say hello

[Captain Caveman]

Hello Fellow divers. I just joined and im getting into the diving life, i live right out side of chicago area and im wanting to go diving in lake michigan and in the local quaries. im goin to take my deep, rescue,tech and as many classes that i can take.
im glad im gettng to know all the divers in my area so i can have a nice dive groupe.

[Trever]

Wellllllll, Howdy Chris,,, hope you have a good time on here:2741:

[Captain Caveman]

thank for the welcome

[steve2281]

Dive on in here, Chris. Glad to have you. Check back often. steve

[juls64]

Welcome to the board Chris!

Julie

{note to self......hmmmmm, another Illinois diver... :) }

[Atlaua]

Welcome Aboard!

[MgicTwnger]

{note to self......hmmmmm, another Illinois diver... :) }
Yeah. My thoughts exactly.

[Captain Caveman]

{note to self......hmmmmm, another Illinois diver... :) }

Is that a good thing or a bad thing that im from Illinois :D

[juls64]

{note to self......hmmmmm, another Illinois diver... :) }

Is that a good thing or a bad thing that im from Illinois :D

Definitely good. A few more Illinois divers, and we will have a quorum.

WE WILL RULE!

MgicTwngr, we will rule, right?

[netmage]

We will rule....

[juls64]

We will rule....
Yeah! What he said....

[MgicTwnger]

Rule, shmule. We're just getting to the point on this board where we have enough local members to get out and dive togeather more . Diving, friendship, having a good time: that's what's important to me.

I'm involved here for a few reasons:

My LDS is great at putting togeather trips to exotic locales, but chokes on doing the local stuff beyond the well-known quarries and Bull Sholes.

I'm not the type who enjoys "escorted" trips anyway.

I have more fun with, and learn more from, the people I've met here and on (gasp!) SB than with the types who fly south once or twice a year to look at the pretty fishies and sip drinks with little umbrellas. Don't get me wrong, I like that too, but putting on my drysuit and checking out a wreck in murky 42-degree water really does it for me. It's so non Disney-fied.

I pursue becoming a better diver the same way that I've pursued becoming a better musician: get the proper training, and try to associate with those who are better at it than you are. And do it, do it, do it, than do it some more. Both diving and music are called skills for a reason.

OK, I'm through venting. The heat has me edgy, my sax isn't working right, and the events of the past week have me totally depressed and confused. I'm going to Mermet next weekend before I go off my rocker.
Dive safe.

[juls64]

Diving, friendship, having a good time: that's what's important to me.

OK, that works too!

[MgicTwnger]

OK, that works too!
Thanks, Julie.
Next time, I'll be sure to take my meds before posting.

[DeepDiverBob]

but putting on my drysuit and checking out a wreck in murky 42-degree water really does it for me. It's so non Disney-fied.


And that is all with a pink tank, too. :D

[MgicTwnger]

And that is all with a pink tank, too. :D
Pink tanks rule!:D

[Captain Caveman]

Well im still in the prosses of buying my own equpment so i wont be diving in a couple of weeks. im getting the dive rite transpac with oceanic delta 4 with fdx10 first stage and oceanic dive computer and gauges.
i shold have them soon if i beg my wife some more...
i will keep it posted

[MgicTwnger]

i shold have them soon if i beg my wife some more...

Probably the most important diving skill. I work on it all the time.

[Trever]

Probably the most important diving skill. I work on it all the time.

It should be a specialty course.

[MgicTwnger]

It should be a specialty course.
Nah, it should be a prerequsite to open water. If you can't master that, nothing else is going to do you any good.

[steve2281]

Rule, shmule. We're just getting to the point on this board where we have enough local members to get out and dive togeather more . Diving, friendship, having a good time: that's what's important to me.

I'm not the type who enjoys "escorted" trips anyway.

I have more fun with, and learn more from, the people I've met here and on (gasp!) SB than with the types who fly south once or twice a year to look at the pretty fishies and sip drinks with little umbrellas. Don't get me wrong, I like that too, but putting on my drysuit and checking out a wreck in murky 42-degree water really does it for me. It's so non Disney-fied.

I pursue becoming a better diver the same way that I've pursued becoming a better musician: get the proper training, and try to associate with those who are better at it than you are. And do it, do it, do it, than do it some more. Both diving and music are called skills for a reason.

OK, I'm through venting. The heat has me edgy, my sax isn't working right, and the events of the past week have me totally depressed and confused. I'm going to Mermet next weekend before I go off my rocker.
Dive safe.

Well said, Ken. Vent some more.

[Captain Caveman]

Probably the most important diving skill. I work on it all the time.


I would have to say im realy good at begging. so far i got a lift for my truck with all off road accesories. now im working on the diving.
wish me luck...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid165/pe1ce27fbf42934abd2116c1220616445/f4630378.jpg

[MgicTwnger]

I would have to say im realy good at begging. so far i got a lift for my truck with all off road accesories. now im working on the diving.
wish me luck...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid165/pe1ce27fbf42934abd2116c1220616445/f4630378.jpg
Good luck!

[Mverick]

Diving, friendship, having a good time: that's what's important to me.



Man,
And I just dive for the wild women divers. They all wear thongs and smiles.. Gotta love em....

[Captain Caveman]

well it worked (told you im good) it looks like sat im picing up my gear.

[Trever]

Man,
And I just dive for the wild women divers. They all wear thongs and smiles.. Gotta love em....

Doesn't everyone wear a thong under there wetsuit???:0436:

[Captain Caveman]

i sure do lol. wana see...........?

[Trever]

i sure do lol. wana see...........?


NOOOO :2743: way

[Mverick]

i sure do lol. wana see...........?

Umm, NO.......

[Captain Caveman]

ah man you got me all Xseited for nothing..lol j/k i dont swing that way im happly married man. fyi...lol

[Finally Swimming]

Probably the most important diving skill. I work on it all the time.

Since I see no other women have been willing to dive into this conversation, I'd like to stick up with for the 'fairer' sex. You could just try to get your significant other to join you, then she gets to share the toys...after all....

Mverick[/b]]... I just dive for the wild women divers. They all wear thongs and smiles.. Gotta love em....

[Captain Caveman]

my wife does dive, but im the one that realy want to start this hobbie, she doesnt like fish.

[Finally Swimming]

my wife does dive, but im the one that realy want to start this hobbie, she doesnt like fish.

Don't give up hope, a year ago I would have said you were crazy if you said I'd be diving in the cold waters of WI--and where was I in May of this year...finishing my OW Cert in the cold waters of WI.

Sorry guys, didn't mean to mess up your fun....Carry on...;)

[juls64]

Since I see no other women have been willing to dive into this conversation, I'd like to stick up with for the 'fairer' sex. You could just try to get your significant other to join you, then she gets to share the toys...after all....

I found no reason to meddle in the conversation. When my husband wants something he has to ask me. When I want something I just go buy it!

Fortunately, we both dive, so he ends up getting pretty much everything.

Swimming Horse has a point. If your spouse is interested in diving, she/he will be more understanding of your purchases. Of course having them as divers, all those purchases will be double.

Juls

[Captain Caveman]

i do get anything i want. lifted truck, scuba gear, offroad parts for the truck, but i tell he that if she wants to buy anything for herself she can with out asking me. she get things too like remodeling the house, ive been working onit for 3 years nonstop for her.

[Trever]

I found no reason to meddle in the conversation. When my husband wants something he has to ask me. When I want something I just go buy it!
Juls

If by ask you mean BEG I am right there with him!!

[M&P+4]

Since I see no other women have been willing to dive into this conversation, I'd like to stick up with for the 'fairer' sex. You could just try to get your significant other to join you, then she gets to share the toys...after all....

It was a lot easier to talk her into gear than a lift for my truck...

[Captain Caveman]

my wife goes offroading with me all the time. i gess she get that for marrying a country folk. she's from the the big city(chicago). she injoys wheeling but i think she would rather be shopping. but she started driving and i think shes enjoying it more and more.
heres some wheeling pics
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid149/p987dace9aa6f6199cac6119b7f7a9329/f5fd3df7.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid149/p2f1b382597c0bba0b605eba1be6871df/f5fa944d.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p4801a09928adc9db29115af5c324724e/f3efedab.jpg
http://http://www.imagestation.com/album/index.html?id=2126065819

[Captain Caveman]

well after some thinking im get oms harness and oms wing.
no more diverite. im going tomarro and checking it out

[steve2281]

well after some thinking im get oms harness and oms wing.
no more diverite. im going tomarro and checking it out

You don't like Dive Rite?????

[Captain Caveman]

well this is the set up im getting.

http://www.omsdive.com/images/bp-166.jpg
with the shoulder pads and extra d rings
im going with the standard single blader bc w/out bands.
http://www.omsdive.com/images/bc116.jpg

if i cant the good price for the oms (400$) im going to get the diverite or halcyon version.

[juls64]

my wife goes offroading with me all the time. .... she injoys wheeling but i think she would rather be shopping. but she started driving and i think shes enjoying it more and more.
heres some wheeling pics
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid149/p987dace9aa6f6199cac6119b7f7a9329/f5fd3df7.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid149/p2f1b382597c0bba0b605eba1be6871df/f5fa944d.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p4801a09928adc9db29115af5c324724e/f3efedab.jpg
http://http://www.imagestation.com/album/index.html?id=2126065819


Which one of you was driving?

[MgicTwnger]

if i cant the good price for the oms (400$) im going to get the diverite or halcyon version.

You really can't go wrong with any of those.

[netmage]

well after some thinking im get oms harness and oms wing.
no more diverite. im going tomarro and checking it out

Whats your thinking/rationale...?

Your just starting out right? Since you mentioned OMS/Diverite and a wing - I'm going to make an assumption that your not looking at traditional recreational BC's. The difference between any of the brands is in a few particular design features. (Inflator Hose, Dump Valve, Wing Shape, Resingtricting Bands)

Figure out what kinda of diver you want to eventually become, and buy the right gear for that. No one likes to go buy their OW gear, and turn around when they get into wreck/tech and have to ebay it all at a loss.... Oh the $$$$ I could have saved...

I've gone through a SP ClassicPlus, Knighthawk, and DR Transplate, before settleing on a plain BP/W w/ single piece harness. Its simple, fits right, is adjustable, and lets me reach my valves. Something none of the others did...

[netmage]

Loose the shoulder pads & right d-ring and I'll be happy... :)
(I don't get it - do the shoulder pads go above or below the d-rings? Or do you have to remove the d-rings - cuz they sure as well won't fit over the pad...?)

How much lift is in that wing?
Is that a single/doubles wing?
What kind of tanks are you diving?
Are you diving wet/dry?
How much lead do you carry - and where is it stowed? (belt? harness? p/v weight?)

[Mverick]

Whats your thinking/rationale...?

Your just starting out right? Since you mentioned OMS/Diverite and a wing - I'm going to make an assumption that your not looking at traditional recreational BC's. The difference between any of the brands is in a few particular design features. (Inflator Hose, Dump Valve, Wing Shape, Resingtricting Bands)

Figure out what kinda of diver you want to eventually become, and buy the right gear for that. No one likes to go buy their OW gear, and turn around when they get into wreck/tech and have to ebay it all at a loss.... Oh the $$$$ I could have saved...

I've gone through a SP ClassicPlus, Knighthawk, and DR Transplate, before settleing on a plain BP/W w/ single piece harness. Its simple, fits right, is adjustable, and lets me reach my valves. Something none of the others did...


Loose the shoulder pads & right d-ring and I'll be happy... :)
(I don't get it - do the shoulder pads go above or below the d-rings? Or do you have to remove the d-rings - cuz they sure as well won't fit over the pad...?)

How much lift is in that wing?
Is that a single/doubles wing?
What kind of tanks are you diving?
Are you diving wet/dry?
How much lead do you carry - and where is it stowed? (belt? harness? p/v weight?)


Yea, what he said... LOL... I'm a backplate reject too.... For a single. That wing you're showing is way big. Need something with 27 to 40lbs lift. I dive with 27lb lift on a single. It's real small. The wing you're showing is a good wing for duals. I have one. But for single tanks. It isn't very good. It's also not a lot of lift. Just enough.

I have an extra 27lb wing and backplate. If I ever dive with ya. You can try it out.. Before you buy.

Have a transpac 2 also you could try.

There are a lot of way's to go with gear. But, buy right the first time and you'll save a LOT of money. LOL. I have a transpack 2 also. Haven't used it in 1 or 2 years now... Got the trek wing with it. Use that still... LOL With dual AL80's..

If you're going to Mermet on laborday weekend. I might be there.. Still unsure... You could try em then..

But, try different ones before you buy..

[Captain Caveman]

im going to get the oms, i want to go pure tech. and i want to joint eh will county s/rescue team. im buying the gear that can get me there. the wing im getting is a 45lb lift or maybe a 36 not sure yet i have to try both of them out. its a single wing for now but lator im going to get the double blader for when i do doubles. i want to get he gear that i can just add more on lator instead of buying difrent gear.
im getting a good price so thats why im going oms.
the lds gave me a $ for diverite alu bp, rec wing,s/s cams,weight bag for 500 im like hell no. to much and she wont go down.

ps thats me drivign but my wife do do all the obsticals with me spotting.
take a look at me site theres a lot more.

[Mverick]

No double bladder needed....

I dive on a rescue squad already. But I don't usually use a bc unless I'm a support diver. And your gonna tear up that bc. Fish hooks and all...

Most rescue/recovery work is very shallow... Most, not all... Your best friend is your EMT shears and a 2 good knives... For all the mono fishing line... I've gotten tangled up a lot underwater... And it's Blackwater. Zero Visibility....

Just make sure you get a Single tank wing. For singles diving. For duals you'll buy a dual tank wing. Having one that does both. Isn't optimal. 45lbs is Huge for a single. I wouldn't go over 40lbs. Oxycheq probably makes the nicest wing now. Expensive though. But really tough.

But, You can just get by other way's. Many Many Many people dive differently. But, that is the PURE TECH way.

And diving Rescue/Recovery and Tech diving is totaly different too....

Have fun and be safe...

[Captain Caveman]

thanks for the heads up i might go with the 36lb lift.. im going tuesday to test it out.
does anyone know the diveshop in skokie Il called scubasystems?
if so let me know.. thanks