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Posted: 1/5/2002 11:40:38 AM EDT
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If you have a nice regulator you are used to I would bring it.
I usually bring my mask/fins/snorkel/BCD/regulator which has a dive computer on it. I am used to my own stuff though and have seen some pretty ratty rentals. Pick up a copy of Rodales Scuba Diving, they have tons of suggestions on where to go and where to advoid. There used to be some shark feeding dives and there is a morey eel feeder there. Can't remeber the name of the big wreck every one dives. Been a long time since I was in the Bahamas, usually dive further south in the Carribean. |
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Posted: 1/5/2002 1:42:36 PM EDT
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Doesn't diving at night kinda make you shark bait? When we skinned dived at Catalina as kids, they always made us come in before dark to avoid being eaten. :)
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Posted: 1/5/2002 1:56:15 PM EDT
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I had a good suggestion, but, I [i]MUFFed[/i] it...
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Posted: 1/5/2002 4:33:00 PM EDT
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Quoted: Pick up a copy of Rodales Scuba Diving, they have tons of suggestions on where to go and where to advoid. I second that. In fact, Rodale's has a pretty good web site as well at [url]www.rodales.com[/url] My impression is that one of the things that the big touristy places like Nassau (as opposed to the less develop small islands) specializes in is shark feeding dives. So if that floats your boat, the Bahamas is definitely the place for it. I just got back yesterday after dragging ALL my gear (BCD, regulators, computer, fins, snorkel, mask, knife, sausage, safety kit, spare kit, booties, gloves, hood, 2-piece 7mm suit, skin, ...) first to Florida, then to Spain. So I'm obviously one of those guys who likes my own stuff and is willing to drag it everywhere. However, reputable dive shops increasingly tend to have really good rental gear, so I think it is getting pretty safe and easy to just rent if you don't want to carry everything around (and have to clean and dry everything) - just don't expect sophisticated dive computers and BCD's with integrated weights! |
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Posted: 1/5/2002 4:34:29 PM EDT
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For a wierd trip right in your own backyard (almost) go and dive the Bonn Terre (spell?) mine in Missouri.
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Posted: 1/5/2002 6:05:11 PM EDT
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Quoted: For a wierd trip right in your own backyard (almost) go and dive the Bonn Terre (spell?) mine in Missouri. I've got that one on my list for this summer. I picked up a copy of Rodale's today and am looking it over. Busmaster 007: I have multiple night dives planned along those lines. [sex][sex][sex][sex] |
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Posted: 1/5/2002 8:44:49 PM EDT
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Quoted: For a wierd trip right in your own backyard (almost) go and dive the Bonn Terre (spell?) mine in Missouri. Did you like it? Or was it just weird? I ask because it's pretty close, but I've spoken to people who did it and thought it was pretty lame. What's your verdict? |
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Posted: 1/5/2002 11:07:05 PM EDT
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Everytime I bring my reg in my carry on, I get raped by security... all before 9/11 too. It's worth the hassle, I sure wouldn't check anything that expensive down below. I have seen some absolutely horrible rental gear, mostly in mexico and jamiaca though. It is worth bringing your own. Hate to ruin a dive because your rental craps out at 100 feet.
Have fun! |
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Posted: 1/6/2002 2:51:44 PM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: For a wierd trip right in your own backyard (almost) go and dive the Bonn Terre (spell?) mine in Missouri. Did you like it? Or was it just weird? I ask because it's pretty close, but I've spoken to people who did it and thought it was pretty lame. What's your verdict? I liked it but then again I am a history buff so it was multi-dimensional pleasure. --- I think it should be preserved. |
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Posted: 1/6/2002 4:19:28 PM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: For a wierd trip right in your own backyard (almost) go and dive the Bonn Terre (spell?) mine in Missouri. Did you like it? Or was it just weird? I ask because it's pretty close, but I've spoken to people who did it and thought it was pretty lame. What's your verdict? I liked it but then again I am a history buff so it was multi-dimensional pleasure. --- I think it should be preserved. My old book keeper has made the Bonn Terre Dive several times. He told me it was a good trip. Anyone interested, maybe we can hook up this summer and find out. |
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Posted: 1/6/2002 4:46:28 PM EDT
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Quoted: My old book keeper has made the Bonn Terre Dive several times. He told me it was a good trip. Anyone interested, maybe we can hook up this summer and find out. Definitely send me an email or post here if you want to organize a trip - I think it's only an hour or two from where I live, so it should be easy for me to get there. I get the impression it's a little pricey ($65 per dive with a two-dive minimum), but if I've got the money, I'd like to try it. |
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Posted: 1/6/2002 4:51:32 PM EDT
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Quoted: Doesn't diving at night kinda make you shark bait? When we skinned dived at Catalina as kids, they always made us come in before dark to avoid being eaten. :) ... Kinda, but the adrenaline rush will certainly jazz the sh|t out of you! Successful "bug" hunts take place at night. |
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