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    • JDelageJ
      JDelage
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      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.

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      • J
        Jett129
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        Snorkel Bobs is an excellent place to rent snorkeling gear from,and they also supply maps of all the best snorkeling spots.

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

          Think it, be it.

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          • T4920T
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            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.

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            “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

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            • GilesG
              Giles
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              Congrats......

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

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              • T4920T
                T4920
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                @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.

                “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

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

                  Favorite:
                  IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                  IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                  IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                  IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                  • KarolK
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                    @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 😃

                    Favorite:
                    IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                    IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                    IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                    IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                    • GilesG
                      Giles
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                      @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....

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      • GilesG
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                        @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......

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • KarolK
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                          @Giles 3mm? 5mm? 7mm?

                          Favorite:
                          IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                          IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                          IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                          IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                          • pechelmanP
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                            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.

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                            • KarolK
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                              @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.

                              Favorite:
                              IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                              IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                              IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                              IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                              • GilesG
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                                @Karol

                                2mm

                                I normally dive in the tropics with this combo:

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                                And then this on top......

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                                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....

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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

                                  Favorite:
                                  IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                                  IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                                  IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                                  IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                                  • GilesG
                                    Giles
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                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    • goosehdG
                                      goosehd
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                                      @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 🙂

                                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                      • GilesG
                                        Giles
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                                        It's a diver..........In fact, the first modern diver......😁😁😁

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

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

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                        • GilesG
                                          Giles
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                                          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.....

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                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                          • GilesG
                                            Giles
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                                            You would not believe the planning and preparaion that went into this ultra-crap photo.....Paula and I are in there somewhere......

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                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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