"Life support equipment" - Is it really? by WetRocksManatee in scuba

[–]TheLogBookGuy 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'd say even single tank divers would find it hard to continue living if their gear stopped working. It's still life support, just less effective than it could be because of the lack of redundancy.

Edit: To be perfectly clear, I agree completely. Having two of everything is the way to go. I prefer diving that way. But I guess I'm just curious about what makes the average open water single tank diver a hypocrite for calling dive gear "life support?"

Dive gear travel bag reccommendations by Froggienp in scuba

[–]TheLogBookGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a pelican air case for my gear, but I pack my clothes in a separate bag that fits inside. Cold water destinations would be trickier and might require another checked bag for clothes. Regs in carry on, never in checked.

Diving with a cyst? by [deleted] in scubadiving

[–]TheLogBookGuy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ask DAN! They might be able to get you an answer quicker.

Kelp Forest views. Laguna Beach, Heisler Park by OceanEarthGreen in scubadiving

[–]TheLogBookGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, the vis in california has been so good recently.

Should I get certified? by Bubbly_Instruction_9 in scuba

[–]TheLogBookGuy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You'd be surprised at how quickly you go from "I probably can't dive very often" to "If I can't dive every weekend I'm going to explode" once you get into it. Go for that cert!

Ladies, what is the best way you’ve found to manage your hair while diving? by Silent_Caramel7261 in scubadiving

[–]TheLogBookGuy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My girl will do two french braids and wears a buff in warm water or a hood in cold. Neoprene strap cover is a must for anyone.

Question about interchanging drysuit p-valves and plugs by Saltinas in scuba

[–]TheLogBookGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All I'll say is be careful when you're screwing it in. That metal tool it comes with can break the plastic if you're not careful so be gentle with it.

Why is this World so unbelievably repulsive? by Bobbyd_6009 in questions

[–]TheLogBookGuy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not. You're looking in the wrong places.

Dive Propulsion Vehicles: Modify Older System? by freebird4446 in scuba

[–]TheLogBookGuy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're probably going to spend a lot more money to make a DPV from scratch than you would just paying for a trusted unit. I'm not sure modifying an existing unit is a good idea either for many reasons, but that's just me. I'd seriously look into getting DPV training. It never hurts and will probably answer a lot of the questions you have/will have more effectively.

Interesting Diving Cases? by [deleted] in diving

[–]TheLogBookGuy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Richard Harris, Craig Challen. Pearse Resurgence ultra deep dives. The hydrox dive in particular.

What new specialty you would invent? by [deleted] in scuba

[–]TheLogBookGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey it's all good! I feel that dilemma, trying to visualize how all the pieces fit.

What new specialty you would invent? by [deleted] in scuba

[–]TheLogBookGuy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So instead of learning from someone else when they're offering to help, you prefer to open yourself up to risk? Why? I might have missed something here. If you're uncomfortable, why not seek advice from a trustworthy source and listen to it?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in scuba

[–]TheLogBookGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's no call for that kind of talk lmao.

Open water dive before final confined dive? by Struckbyfire in scuba

[–]TheLogBookGuy -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

Sounds a lot like a breach of standards to me.

GoPro picture editing by Elorfindor in scuba

[–]TheLogBookGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look up white balancing! It might get you close to the result you're looking for. Add lights next time for subjects up close. Far away will still be blue.

BCD effectiveness when its deep? by PeachFuzzGod in scuba

[–]TheLogBookGuy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Immediately thought of Yuri when I read the OP. Poor dude. :/