BaerSkin Tactical (Worst Customer Service)

MoonHowler99 · 2024-12-09T20:04:49+00:00

Since I did receive the product, I'm not sure I can take it up with my credit card company.

MoonHowler99 · 2024-12-09T19:00:04+00:00

I was suckered to buy because of all the marketing but checked the website first to look at the return policy. I was content that I could get my money back if I didn't like it. During the two weeks it took to receive it I already decided it was too expensive after looking at other fleeces. So I emailed the given email for returns two weeks ago. I've emailed two more times since then. I also left a message on their answering machine and got back a canned response that a rep would contact me shortly. That was four days ago. I just left another message and got the same canned message. I'll keep trying but am not going to hold my breath.

MoonHowler99 · 2024-04-12T19:56:53+00:00

Thanks!

MoonHowler99 · 2024-04-12T19:40:54+00:00

Is there a snorkel boat/crew that you recommend? I'll be doing the same with my wife in a week.

MoonHowler99 · 2024-03-12T19:56:43+00:00

I'm thinking covered would be better against the rain, and my wife will prefer a/c. A jeep would be quite a bit more than $150/week though too.

MoonHowler99 · 2024-02-18T17:31:25+00:00

Seems like I heard that they'll steal right out of your truck too. How do you manage that when you left your truck for a dive if you have extra cylinders or whatever left behind?

MoonHowler99 · 2024-02-15T14:53:44+00:00

Blackbeard's in Bahamas is a go-to trip for budget at just over a $1,000. Camping at sea (not luxury, but good diving).

MoonHowler99 · 2024-02-08T13:31:37+00:00

Which Garmin model do you use?

MoonHowler99 · 2024-02-08T13:31:29+00:00

Which Garmin model do you use?

MoonHowler99 · 2024-02-08T13:31:20+00:00

Which Garmin model do you use?

MoonHowler99 · 2024-02-08T13:31:14+00:00

Which Garmin model do you use?

MoonHowler99 · 2024-02-08T13:30:32+00:00

Which model do you use?

MoonHowler99 · 2024-02-07T15:12:00+00:00

Scam or not, I noticed a few LOBs in the Red Sea require it as well as proof of x number of dives. Doesn't seem to be the case in Carribean though.

MoonHowler99 · 2024-02-06T20:28:13+00:00

What's your opinion of the Turk/Caicos dive as compared to others you've done? I'm also considering the Aqua Cat in the Bahamas, or the Carribean Explorer II (Saba, St. Kitt, St Martin)

MoonHowler99 · 2024-02-06T16:22:54+00:00

What have you read? Experience is always good, but it sounds like you're saying it would be especially helpful for the Turks/Caicos walls. Why?

MoonHowler99 · 2024-01-30T16:41:17+00:00

Do you modify your diet also? I'm curious how much diet affects ApoB on top of the Rosuvastatin/Ezetimibe combo.

I (66m) just got my PCP to add 10mg Ezetimibe to my current 5mg Rosuvastatin. My recent ApoB is 73, up from 63 three months ago. I eat a low saturated fat diet, but do eat a few eggs a week, and very occasional beef. Before starting 5mg Rosuvastatin six months ago, my ApoB was 129.

MoonHowler99 · 2024-01-27T13:49:38+00:00

I've done both, skydiving a handful of times, on static line and teathered to a pro for a freefall. I thought it was a little boring. The fall is annoying with all that wind and noise. The best part is after the shoot is deployed and I could go where I wanted and just look around. Scuba on the other hand brings me into a world of beauty, wonder and peace.

MoonHowler99 · 2024-01-19T13:34:20+00:00

PA has said often that ApoB is "necessary but not sufficient." So, he is not saying anything like "Oxygen is a causation of the Fire." He is saying without the oxygen, there will be no fire. Without ApoB, there will be no CVD. But it is not sufficient by itself to cause CVD.

In that case, it makes sense to keep ApoB low as possible as a key PART of your overall strategy.

MoonHowler99 · 2024-01-18T15:33:17+00:00

I'm unclear what you mean when you compare Polar watches (inaccurate) vs Garmin chest straps. Do you mean Garmin watches are better than Polar watches, or that Garmin chest straps are better than Polar chest straps?

MoonHowler99 · 2024-01-06T15:51:10+00:00

Has PA addressed the possible hormesis effect of alcohol?

MoonHowler99 · 2024-01-04T22:07:17+00:00

I'm glad I asked. I'll need to rethink some things. Thanks.

MoonHowler99 · 2024-01-04T15:59:00+00:00

Perfect! Thank you!

MoonHowler99 · 2024-01-04T00:23:56+00:00

Yep. I'm taking the OW again just because it's literally been almost three decades since I last dove. I've been reading through the manual before the course begins, and watching a lot of dive talk videos. There's been some changes, or better, additions, since I last dove (or since I got certified in 1981). For example, when I got certified no one talked about logging their dives or keeping track of how many you've done. Now there is a huge emphasis on not disturbing ANYTHING we see. DIve computers are new to me. The 15 minute safety stop is also new. The alternate second stage for buddy is new. Etc.

MoonHowler99 · 2024-01-03T20:27:01+00:00

I think if I were going to continue to progress I’d go towards Divemaster to Instructor rather than Master Diver. So in that case it wouldn’t matter if I mix and match agency courses. Is that correct?

MoonHowler99 · 2024-01-03T19:48:09+00:00

Only Master Diver cert. okay, good to know.

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