Re: Scuba Divers?

[mspina]

Wow, 50 dives in one year? I'm impressed. I'm thinking I may be a vacation only diver because I live in Vegas ,and thus, there aren't many opportunities for diving here. That is why I'm debating whether I should even buy dive gear, although I'm planning on taking the Advanced Open Water course soon so I can perfect my buoyancy and navigation skills.

I just did my first real, post-certification dive this past Thursday: I dive in the shark tank at Mandalay Bay casino. Leaking mask notwithstanding, it was amazing and helped ease my fears of running into a shark in the ocean.

I live in the Boston area, so I got a dry suit immediately. I'm sort of opposed to the whole notion of vacation only diving, so I had to make sure I could dive comfortably year round! I get antsy if I go more than a few weeks between dives (and it's been a few weeks with the holiday busyness going on, so I'm looking forward to the planned New Years Day dives!). I realize I'm lucky - I can be in the water within 45 minutes of picking up my tanks. New England diving is challenging, but I feel like I can dive anywhere.

Do you have quarries in the area? They can be great for landlocked folks.

 

[UNLVCrjChick]

I think there are quarries in nearby Lake Mead but not sure: while I got certified in Lake Mohave, I don't like diving in cold water with only 20-25 feet visibility. That is why I think I'll be a vacation diver only.

I live in the Boston area, so I got a dry suit immediately. I'm sort of opposed to the whole notion of vacation only diving, so I had to make sure I could dive comfortably year round! I get antsy if I go more than a few weeks between dives (and it's been a few weeks with the holiday busyness going on, so I'm looking forward to the planned New Years Day dives!). I realize I'm lucky - I can be in the water within 45 minutes of picking up my tanks. New England diving is challenging, but I feel like I can dive anywhere.

Do you have quarries in the area? They can be great for landlocked folks.