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re: Diver missing(Memorial Services update pg 13)
Posted on 8/15/11 at 9:24 am to Dissident Aggressor
Posted on 8/15/11 at 9:24 am to Dissident Aggressor
Hate to sound like a preacher, but I almost learned the hard way.....twice.
Rule #1...... BUDDY DIVE!!!!!
I spear fished for almost 20 years and had 2 near death experiences and both times was saved by another diver. Nitrogen Narcosis is a bitch and you'll never know when it's going to hit and how hard it will hit you.
I use to be 10' tall and bullet proof too, just glad I got 2 additional shots at life.
God bless his family!
Rule #1...... BUDDY DIVE!!!!!
I spear fished for almost 20 years and had 2 near death experiences and both times was saved by another diver. Nitrogen Narcosis is a bitch and you'll never know when it's going to hit and how hard it will hit you.
I use to be 10' tall and bullet proof too, just glad I got 2 additional shots at life.
God bless his family!
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Posted on 8/15/11 at 9:26 am to tipup
quote:Rapture of the deep
Nitrogen Narcosis is a bitch and you'll never know when it's going to hit and how hard it will hit you
Posted on 8/15/11 at 9:27 am to mylsuhat
Sucks to hear, prayers for his family.
Did you know the older guy who died last year free diving? My Mom knew his wife really well and showed me a pretty phenomenal slideshow from some of his dives.
Did you know the older guy who died last year free diving? My Mom knew his wife really well and showed me a pretty phenomenal slideshow from some of his dives.
Posted on 8/15/11 at 9:28 am to mylsuhat
well damn, just read this whole thread, first ive heard about this. very sad. prayers for Blake and his family. still holding out hope that his body will be recovered. to those that knew him i am very sorry for your loss.
Posted on 8/15/11 at 10:14 am to chickman1313
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This post was edited on 8/15/11 at 11:49 am
Posted on 8/15/11 at 10:19 am to NattyLite
Wow. Thanks for posting that.
Posted on 8/15/11 at 10:26 am to NattyLite
Thanks. Hopefully his family can get some closure. They are in my prayers.
Anyone know if he had a brother named Justin?
Anyone know if he had a brother named Justin?
Posted on 8/15/11 at 10:41 am to CootKilla
What is this "weight vest" I'm hearing about? I've been diving for 10 years and the only weight systems I'm aware of are weight belts and "Weight-integrated BCD's." I don't understand why you would need more weight to dive down deep...if anything it's the opposite as your lungs contract you get "less buoyant" and the air in your BC contracts as well, so if anything you have to fight against sinking. I know that the tank gets lighter as you take air out of it, and you are certainly taking a lot of air out at 200', but the solution there is to dump air out of your BC. Can anyone clarify on the weight vest?
Posted on 8/15/11 at 10:44 am to NattyLite
thoughts for his family, and especially with a child on the way, so sad
drowning in the deep ocean is the most frightening thing I can think of, just the thought of makes me anxious
drowning in the deep ocean is the most frightening thing I can think of, just the thought of makes me anxious
Posted on 8/15/11 at 10:47 am to Salmon
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drowning in the deep ocean is the most frightening thing I can think of, just the thought of makes me anxious
I have a passion for the ocean, but hearing stuff like this keeps me away from diving a little bit.
Posted on 8/15/11 at 10:59 am to PapaPogey
I would image he is referring to an integrated weight system built into the BC. This eliminates a need to carry a separate weight belt.
Posted on 8/15/11 at 11:02 am to PapaPogey
Prayers to this young mans family
Posted on 8/15/11 at 11:04 am to PapaPogey
Damn, was hoping for a good update
How did the free diver pass away last year?
How did the free diver pass away last year?
Posted on 8/15/11 at 11:07 am to redneck
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How did the free diver pass away last year?
I think he speared a grouper and it drug him into the rig. They were able to find his body entangled in the rig. He had a wife and couple of daughters.
Posted on 8/15/11 at 11:44 am to NattyLite
Thanks for that post Natty
BigL, pretty sure he is referring to a weight integrated BC
ETA: I'm sure he's using the gear that Johnny Pinell bought 5 years ago from CL. All the gear we used in our SCUBA class went to auction and he bought it. All the BC's were Zeagle Scouts which have an integrated system
BigL, pretty sure he is referring to a weight integrated BC
ETA: I'm sure he's using the gear that Johnny Pinell bought 5 years ago from CL. All the gear we used in our SCUBA class went to auction and he bought it. All the BC's were Zeagle Scouts which have an integrated system
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Posted on 8/15/11 at 12:00 pm to mylsuhat
I missed the update post. Appears not good news from the reactions. Couldn't find anything on nola.com.
Posted on 8/15/11 at 12:06 pm to USMCTiger03
Just got a text from my old lady who is friends with BT's fiance and apparently they are sending down some submarine with a camera on it to search the bottom. No good news.
Posted on 8/15/11 at 12:20 pm to carlsoda
Are these guys diving in excess of 140' with air or are they blending? If they are diving with regular air occurances like these are a matter of when not if and can hardly be called accidents.
Posted on 8/15/11 at 12:23 pm to tiger7166
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If they are diving with regular air occurances like these are a matter of when not if and can hardly be called accidents.
I agree.
Posted on 8/15/11 at 12:27 pm to tiger7166
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Are these guys diving in excess of 140' with air or are they blending? If they are diving with regular air occurances like these are a matter of when not if and can hardly be called accidents.
I really don't know. I just know that they were free diving and the dude was very experienced and loved the water. I only know the updates as my gf gets them but they said it is just a waiting game now. I know that the friends of the fiance are taking it are trying their best to be supportive. The fiance is an awesome girl and from everything i have ever heard about BT so was he
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