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Mike in SW-MO · 08-17-2017, 09:34 PM

Certified in '89.
Got to dive the Wall off the back beach at Gitmo. Water depth drops from 60 feet to 12,000 feet (2,000 fathoms by the chart), straight down.

Found God with a regulator in my mouth at 110 feet.

Randallflagg · 08-17-2017, 09:38 PM

Received my certification on Key West back in the 80s. Been down 5-6 times since then but sort of lost my "zeal" over the years.

Living in the Midwest, there isn't much call for tanks, regulators and the like....

However, while stuck in San Diego for two years, I did go twice with my Son - who was in the Navy at the time. Checked out several wrecks.

tx4chiefs · 08-17-2017, 10:11 PM

Certified about 17 years ago. In DiveMaster class right now. Been all over the Caribbean. Didn't do it until I was about 40. Wish I'd sone it sooner. Making up for lost time now.
Nothing like weightlessness underwater with no sounds other than your bubbles.

2bikemike · 08-17-2017, 10:21 PM

I'm a diver. I certified many year ago. I used to dive locally in San Diego which is really quite poor diving. I did have one really great dive in San Diego off of La Jolla when these squid were spawning. There were millions of them. There laid these tubular egg sacks all over the ocean floor. It attracted all manner of sea life to feed. It was really incredible and hard to describe in anyway that does it justice.

Once I got a taste of really good diving I haven't been back down locally. I mostly dive in Hawaii now since that is Mrs. 2bike's favorite vacation spot.

**BigRichard** · 08-18-2017, 07:25 AM

I am certified and have dived in the Cayman Islands, Bahamas, and Playa Del Carmen. The Cayman's was awesome. I did my open water test in Iowa in a quarry. It sucked! It was October and it was early morning. The temperature was like 50 degrees(maybe less) out and another class had just dove in the wet suit I was borrowing from the instructor. It was already wet and it was cold as shit. I froze my balls off.

If you ever get the chance do a night dive. Did mine in the Cayman Islands and it was cool as shit. Spooky but cool.

Otter · 08-18-2017, 09:06 AM

Was certified early this year. Saying there's a lack of good dive spots where I live is an understatement. Once you get used to breathing underwater the rest is cake. It's like being weightless in outer space. At least that's what they tell me.

Have fun and give yourself time to get used to the breathing.

el borracho · 08-18-2017, 12:08 PM

Certified; have hundreds of hours underwater; and been diving in a couple of dozen countries (mostly Caribbean and Central America). Been bumped by a shark; been in the water with the world's largest fish (on a few occassions); and heard whales singing while underwater.

Best advice: remember there is a sometimes a difference between what people will allow you to do (especially in third world countries) and what is a good idea. Have fun, but be smart and do not exceed your training and experience. Scuba diving is not a ride at Disneyland.

Oh, and go night diving if you get the chance- some of the strangest things on this planet are nocturnal marine animals.

**penguinz** · 08-18-2017, 01:33 PM

I am really looking forward to it. Definitely will be going back to Cayman when I can. Did a bunch of snorkeling and can't wait to see how much more there deeper.

Some pictures I got while snorkeling Cayman...

**ptlyon** · 10-17-2017, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

I am really looking forward to it. Definitely will be going back to Cayman when I can. Did a bunch of snorkeling and can't wait to see how much more there deeper.

Some pictures I got while snorkeling Cayman...

Where's the tits man

DiaperBoy27 · 08-18-2017, 01:38 PM

tx4chiefs · 10-17-2017, 05:14 AM

I've been certified for over 17 years. NAUI Master Diver and training to be a Divemaster. It is a peaceful while underwater and you can go to beautiful islands for vacation.

Diving and Chiefs, two of the greatest things.

DJ's left nut · 10-17-2017, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tx4chiefs

I've been certified for almost 20 years. NAUI Master Diver and training to be a Divemaster. It is a peaceful while underwater and you can go to beautiful islands for vacation.

Diving and Chiefs, two of the greatest things.

Any interest at all in the Doria or has that become more of a dick-measuring contest for the super-wealthy these days?

Couch-Potato · 10-17-2017, 07:46 AM

Cool man, I dig it, but this is a football forum.

08-17-2017, 09:34 PM	#2
Mike in SW-MO Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Springfield, MO	Certified in '89. Got to dive the Wall off the back beach at Gitmo. Water depth drops from 60 feet to 12,000 feet (2,000 fathoms by the chart), straight down. Found God with a regulator in my mouth at 110 feet.
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08-17-2017, 09:38 PM	#3
Randallflagg MVP Randallflagg's Avatar Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Olathe	Received my certification on Key West back in the 80s. Been down 5-6 times since then but sort of lost my "zeal" over the years. Living in the Midwest, there isn't much call for tanks, regulators and the like.... However, while stuck in San Diego for two years, I did go twice with my Son - who was in the Navy at the time. Checked out several wrecks.
Posts: 9,578

08-17-2017, 10:11 PM	#4
tx4chiefs Starter tx4chiefs's Avatar Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas	Certified about 17 years ago. In DiveMaster class right now. Been all over the Caribbean. Didn't do it until I was about 40. Wish I'd sone it sooner. Making up for lost time now. Nothing like weightlessness underwater with no sounds other than your bubbles. Last edited by tx4chiefs; 10-17-2017 at 04:25 PM..
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08-17-2017, 10:21 PM	#5
2bikemike Born to Ride 2bikemike's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NWA	I'm a diver. I certified many year ago. I used to dive locally in San Diego which is really quite poor diving. I did have one really great dive in San Diego off of La Jolla when these squid were spawning. There were millions of them. There laid these tubular egg sacks all over the ocean floor. It attracted all manner of sea life to feed. It was really incredible and hard to describe in anyway that does it justice. Once I got a taste of really good diving I haven't been back down locally. I mostly dive in Hawaii now since that is Mrs. 2bike's favorite vacation spot.
Posts: 16,304

08-18-2017, 07:25 AM	#6
BigRichard Buddy Christ is a Chiefs fan BigRichard's Avatar Join Date: Nov 2008	I am certified and have dived in the Cayman Islands, Bahamas, and Playa Del Carmen. The Cayman's was awesome. I did my open water test in Iowa in a quarry. It sucked! It was October and it was early morning. The temperature was like 50 degrees(maybe less) out and another class had just dove in the wet suit I was borrowing from the instructor. It was already wet and it was cold as shit. I froze my balls off. If you ever get the chance do a night dive. Did mine in the Cayman Islands and it was cool as shit. Spooky but cool.
Posts: 10,427

08-18-2017, 09:06 AM	#7
Otter Live free or die hard Otter's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Durango, CO	Was certified early this year. Saying there's a lack of good dive spots where I live is an understatement. Once you get used to breathing underwater the rest is cake. It's like being weightless in outer space. At least that's what they tell me. Have fun and give yourself time to get used to the breathing.
Posts: 26,206

08-18-2017, 12:08 PM	#8
el borracho In Pat We Trust el borracho's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Albuquerque, NM	Certified; have hundreds of hours underwater; and been diving in a couple of dozen countries (mostly Caribbean and Central America). Been bumped by a shark; been in the water with the world's largest fish (on a few occassions); and heard whales singing while underwater. Best advice: remember there is a sometimes a difference between what people will allow you to do (especially in third world countries) and what is a good idea. Have fun, but be smart and do not exceed your training and experience. Scuba diving is not a ride at Disneyland. Oh, and go night diving if you get the chance- some of the strangest things on this planet are nocturnal marine animals.
Posts: 11,842

08-18-2017, 01:33 PM	#9
penguinz Supporter penguinz's Avatar Join Date: Mar 2003	I am really looking forward to it. Definitely will be going back to Cayman when I can. Did a bunch of snorkeling and can't wait to see how much more there deeper. Some pictures I got while snorkeling Cayman...
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08-18-2017, 01:38 PM	#11
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10-17-2017, 05:14 AM	#13
tx4chiefs Starter tx4chiefs's Avatar Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas	I've been certified for over 17 years. NAUI Master Diver and training to be a Divemaster. It is a peaceful while underwater and you can go to beautiful islands for vacation. Diving and Chiefs, two of the greatest things. Last edited by tx4chiefs; 10-17-2017 at 04:27 PM..
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10-17-2017, 07:46 AM	#15
Couch-Potato MVP Couch-Potato's Avatar Join Date: Jan 2015	Cool man, I dig it, but this is a football forum.
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