Scuba anyone?

[mclaincausey]

In information security, this concept is called "defense in depth," where you have layers of defenses against shit that can go wrong so that it takes an unlikely combination of failures for a risk to be realized. I think it is certainly worth keeping that principle in mind for life and death pursuits like scuba diving, climbing, skydiving, etc.

I would like to try scuba diving in Maui this month but I suspect I won't be able to since I'll be up to my eyeballs in taking care of the little. One day…

[JDelage]

Maui has world class snorkeling options (whereas the diving is just good) that you can combine with beach time for the wee ones. I can give you specifics if you're interested.

[Jett129]

Snorkel Bobs is an excellent place to rent snorkeling gear from,and they also supply maps of all the best snorkeling spots.

[mclaincausey]

Thanks folks–I would need to get certified. Sending a note @JDelage

[T4920]

My Scuba plans were put on hold last year due to adverse weather conditions, but I decided to book some intro dives on my trip to Egypt prior to (hopefully) doing my Open Water Certification in Thailand next Jan.

Absolutely loved it, being hissed at by Moray Eels popping in and out of their little caves was a highlight.

[Giles]

Congrats......

I have a new hole in my wetsuit jacket courtesy of a Moray I pissed off yesterday

[T4920]

@Giles I wasn't specifically told to stay away from them, but my instinct told me I should keep some distance. Thanks for for vindicating my cautiousness..

Also saw some Lionfish and Stonefish. My friend saw an Octopus a little deeper but I had to stay with an instructor close to reef at about 10 meters.

It's definitely confirmed that Open Water is something I'd like to pursue, hope to do that along with a handful of extra dives over a week on Koh Lanta island.

[Karol]

@Giles LOL in these moments you are glad that it's not the dry suit

[Karol]

@T4920 Yea!!! Thats the spirit! What part of the Red Sea was that? What was the temperature?

On another note, the forum keeps surprising me. Never knew we have this thread

[Giles]

@T4920 said in Scuba anyone?:

that Open Water is something I'd like to pursue

You def should. It is such a multi-dimensionally different thing to normal everyday life....

[Giles]

@Karol said in Scuba anyone?:

you are glad that it's not the dry suit

100% - but glad there was something between teeth and skin......

[Karol]

@Giles 3mm? 5mm? 7mm?

[pechelman]

That's a pretty amazing looking intro drive to do without an OW Cert! I did my intro in a pool and then OW Checkout dives in a 25' deep freshwater pond that had about 10' visibility and 55deg water.

[Karol]

@pechelman so many great warm waters around the world but the Red Sea has so much animal action.
@T4920 Going OWD in Thailand is cool idea, but You will forever remember the first time in Red Sea.

[Giles]

@Karol

2mm

I normally dive in the tropics with this combo:

And then this on top......

But sometimes I'll just wear the long johns, and sometimes just the jumper. I was wearing both yesterday and the jumper took the hit....

[Karol]

@Giles nice set! Good to know that even 2mm can make a difference. Stay safe on and under the water @Giles !

[Giles]

[goosehd]

@Giles I’ve seen guys on the Rolex forum question if they should swim with their submariners…but I see the Blancpain is up to the job

[Giles]

It's a diver..........In fact, the first modern diver......

Unfortunately, I just found this......

Luckily it is well out of reach.......

[Giles]

Getting ready to jump.

Gull (a Japanese scuba and snorkelling brand) Emden floating fins. I use these when I am on top reefs looking for small critters, they help me keep a more horizontal aspect in the water, and thus cause less damage to the reef.....