How many KBers scuba dive?

[Riff Raff]

Looking for dive buddies over the summer, which is rapidly approaching (yeehaa). I haven't been for a dive this year and I'd really like to get back into it. Sadly I just had to sell my underwater camera to pay the excess to get my bike back, so I'll have to be content with having a good look round. I'm not really a hunter/gatherer diver - much prefer scenic dives. All those interested let me know.

[Sniper]

I do, but unfortunatly you are a bit far away. What ticket do you have?

[c4.]

:niceone: just got my boat sorted, will be diving all summer.
Mainly Little Barrier / Kawau. Usually 2 - 4 of us on 6.0m Circa.
Boat is based Kawau Bay. Usually drop of the hat stuff, ie; not a whole lot of warning. Always a hardcase affair. What is your level?

[Riff Raff]

What is your level?
I did SSI Open Water which is equivalent to PADI advanced. I don't go in for doing all those courses. Used to work for Dive New Zealand magazine so I've done my share of wreck diving, night diving, tropical diving & underwater photography. I do have some problems with my sinuses (even had surgery to widen them) so my descents tend to be pretty slow, and hence I prefer not to go too deep if I'm having problems equalising.

[SuperDave]

Would love to get into it but since arriving in NZ I have been told I have asthma apparently. Asthmna so I hear can cause some major problems for depths over 2 metres. I'll just stick to shallow water snorkling.

[The Stranger]

I dive.
Not a lot around Auckland, mostly up north but could be interested if you got something in mind

[c4.]

[QUOTE=Riff Raff] I do have some problems with my sinuses (even had surgery to widen them) so my descents tend to be pretty slow, and hence I prefer not to go too deep QUOTE]

Same on the deep scene, have done a lot of deep dives, danger vs fun ratio heavily in danger favour. We have lots of fun, with much less danger, in 40-60 foot for 90% of our diving. Horne rock is one of my favourite regular dives.
Even at 40-50 foot, it is Aucklands 'tropical' reef dive.
Can PM you next time we are planning a nice dive, so starts weather vs time vs availiability game.

[Riff Raff]

Can PM you next time we are planning a nice dive, so starts weather vs time vs availiability game.
That would be cool, thanks.

[ManDownUnder]

Not something I'm doing at the mo but would love to give it a go...

[Riff Raff]

I dive.
Not a lot around Auckland, mostly up north but could be interested if you got something in mind

Here's an idea for a long weekend..... if there are enough of us, we could ride up to Tutukaka (with a support vehicle taking all the dive gear), stay at the camping grounds there, dive the Poor Knights the next day, have a few drinkies that night, then ride back the next day. Even those who don't dive could come - they could do some snorkelling at the Knights, go off on a separate fishing charter, or head further north on a ride, or something. Those that are keen to give diving a go could even do a 'try dive'. Could be a big KB long weekend that would be lots of fun for everyone.

[WRT]

Here's an idea for a long weekend.....

I would be keen on that if you dont mind having a less experienced diver along with you. Have got my open water cert, but havent done any diving for a number of years now. Very keen to get into it again, but dont have the gear so would have to hire.

Still, if you dont mind having me along, I would love to join in!

[BNZ]

I do, but unfortunatly you are a bit far away. What ticket do you have?

SSI Open Water
Padi Advanced
Padi Stress and Rescue

[Sniper]

SSI Open Water
Padi Advanced
Padi Stress and Rescue

Nice selection, why did you change to Padi after SSI?

Padi S & R
Padi Instructor (I don't want to teach though)

[The Stranger]

Now you're talking.
Any idea on cost for hiring a boat?

[Patrick]

Here's an idea for a long weekend..... if there are enough of us, we could ride up to Tutukaka (with a support vehicle taking all the dive gear), stay at the camping grounds there, dive the Poor Knights the next day, have a few drinkies that night, then ride back the next day. Even those who don't dive could come - they could do some snorkelling at the Knights, go off on a separate fishing charter, or head further north on a ride, or something. Those that are keen to give diving a go could even do a 'try dive'. Could be a big KB long weekend that would be lots of fun for everyone.

Always a great idea for a weekend...would love to join in. Have done this dive, absolutely awesome scenery, fishlife, crays...mmmmmmmm... craaaaays... :2thumbsup

Best dive I've ever been on. Now dive when I can around Taranaki and never miss getting crays down here, but it's been over ayear since my last dive. :argh:

Little Barrier is awesome too. Bugger. Looks like you're getting the great offers coming, you lucky, lucky b@#*a*d!!! :niceone:

Anyone in the Naki looking for a diver??????????????? Don't have boat so I'm stuffed... :wavey:

[Hitcher]

My wetsuit's shrunk...

The last time I was underwater with scuba was February 1983. The very same day I completed my advanced scuba ticket at the Leigh Marine Reserve.

[ajturbo]

thought you ment "muff" diving.....:spudwave:


but now i'm down here in welly .... think it's a bit far just to go just for a swim...

but if there are any from down here.. luke and i are qualified....

not a hunter.. unless they jump into my bag.. or i'm hungry:niceone:


aj

[ManDownUnder]

thought you ment "muff" diving.....:spudwave:

You got your ticket in WHAT???????

[The Stranger]

Nice selection, why did you change to Padi after SSI?

Padi S & R
Padi Instructor (I don't want to teach though)

Don't you just throw the gear on, clamp the rubber bit in your mouth and jump in?

How qualified do you need to be to do that?

[ManDownUnder]

Don't you just throw the gear on, clamp the rubber bit in your mouth and jump in?

How qualified do you need to be to do that?

We have moved away from the muff diving chat haven't we? :whistle:

[enigma51]

Would love to get into it but since arriving in NZ I have been told I have asthma apparently. Asthmna so I hear can cause some major problems for depths over 2 metres. I'll just stick to shallow water snorkling.
First I have heard of that. I have sinus problems which tends to bring on a bit of asthma and I have had no problems with diving

[The Stranger]

Well I been training for that for a while, just never seem to get round to sitting the oral.

[BNZ]

The last time I was underwater with scuba was February 1983. The very same day I completed my advanced scuba ticket at the Leigh Marine Reserve.

3 months before i was born

[BNZ]

Nice selection, why did you change to Padi after SSI?

Padi S & R
Padi Instructor (I don't want to teach though)

When Junction Ski and Underwater were bought out by DiveHQ they changed their courses. I had done my SSI open with them allready.

[MOTOXXX]

yep i dive. have ssi. got most of the gear but havent been out for about 6months of so.

[SPman]

My wetsuit's shrunk...

The last time I was underwater with scuba was February 1983. The very same day I completed my advanced scuba ticket at the Leigh Marine Reserve.
My wetsuit fell t'bits!
Last time I scuba'd was about the same time as mr H, after hitting The Poor Knights twice a month for about 5 years!
Got me NZUA basic scuba with Guy Kidd, at the Dive Centre in Wairau Rd, in Feb, 1976!
Bloody wetsuits....only last 25 yrs......mutter grumble....

[Riff Raff]

Got me NZUA basic scuba with Guy Kidd, at the Dive Centre in Wairau Rd, in Feb, 1976!
Bloody wetsuits....only last 25 yrs......mutter grumble....
Guy Kidd, eh? There's a man who's been around for a long time. Bit of a legend in the dive industry.

[trev]

A keen diver here.
We've got a bach at Opito Bay - Coromandel.
Old fibrelight job - but is beachfront , 2 x beer fridges, 5 bedrooms, h & c water, flush toilet, 17' runabout plus a tractor - what else do you need.
I'm a bit busy with my new business at the moment but I'm definitely on for a weekend further into summer.

[geoffm]

Well. i will be in. Haven't been diving for a fair while, and the tanks are out of test.
sounds like a plan.
Geoff

[SN4PD]

I'd be keen for a weekend dive. Got my PADI open water at Leigh a few years back. Have done a bit of scenic diving in Fiji & at the Poor nights. Got a Fuji F810 and an underwater case too, but need to hire a suit & tank etc.

[MOTOXXX]

i think i must be one of the only divers i know who gets sea sick. Does anyone have any good cures lol

[WINJA]

Would love to get into it but since arriving in NZ I have been told I have asthma apparently. Asthmna so I hear can cause some major problems for depths over 2 metres. I'll just stick to shallow water snorkling.
YOUR SO CLOSE TO FABULOUS GOAT ISLAND , I LOVE THAT PLACE , WHEN I GO THERE IM NICE TO PEOPLE FOR ALMOST A WHOLE WEEK AFTERWARDS

[pinkhoggirl]

Scuba you say?? Almost as nuts about that as I am about my hog!! Canadian import living next to the best diving in the world....I'm a fanatic! Crayfish, scally's....mmmm.

[SARGE]

My wetsuit's shrunk...

The last time I was underwater with scuba was February 1983. The very same day I completed my advanced scuba ticket at the Leigh Marine Reserve.


i havnt been down in 20+ years either.. used to love it..

[pinkhoggirl]

Ever combined biking with diving? Once took all my dive gear (including wieght belt, BC, wet suit, reg etc.) on my GN 250 in the pack rack (no tanks of course!), with fins strapped on the back, to a dive trip out of Maraetai (from Whangaparaoa!)...talk about desperate to ride/desperate to dive....!

[soundbeltfarm]

i havnt been down in 20+ years either.. used to love it..


HAHA I know mate she told its been about 20.......haha sorry had to say it because first thing i thought of when i seen it.

im a professional pearl diver.....hahaha i need to get to bed my brain is pissing around.

[sels1]

Used to do quite a bit of snorkeling. Only time I used tanks was in Nuie Is....came eyeball to eyeball with a (huge) Humpback whale at 50ft depth

[pinkhoggirl]

hmmmm - pearl diver??? I might go to bed now too....! And I thought this was "clean"...!

[pinkhoggirl]

Used to do quite a bit of snorkeling. Only time I used tanks was in Nuie Is....came eyeball to eyeball with a (huge) Humpback whale at 50ft depth
Must have been a buzz! almost as good as the pearl diving...

[soundbeltfarm]

hey patrick my uncle is a dive instructor so may know of a few people in N.P with boats that need another crew and my brother inlaw has a boat but im not sure when he goes out diving i think maily off Opunake or Patea bar.

[pinkhoggirl]

Hey Riff Raff and C4 - I'm keen - on Whangaparaoa - Advanced PADI. Use a Dive Kayak when I can - weather permitting - pretty good at rape and pillage, although I also appreciate a scenic experience. Whenever. PM me if you have space. Any weekend usually.

[Riff Raff]

Hey Riff Raff and C4 - I'm keen - on Whangaparaoa - Advanced PADI. Use a Dive Kayak when I can - weather permitting - pretty good at rape and pillage, although I also appreciate a scenic experience. Whenever. PM me if you have space. Any weekend usually.
Used to do a lot of kayak diving around Whangaparoa. Those 3 wrecks that were sunk as a breakwater about 100 years ago are really cool. Shame they're so shallow tho.

[M1CRO]

Am at Dive Master Level including Nitrox

[Hitcher]

Shame they're so shallow tho.
Shallow is good. I never got into all of that deep, dark, depth-table macho diving shit. Shallow means better lighting, better variety of fish and more spectacular plant life. Much more entertaining.

I never got into diving off beaches either. Too much like hard work walking out through the surf with all your kit on. And, after you've exhausted your tank after an hour and you're buggered, the beach can't come out and pick you up! Sometime I shall recount my Whangarei heads cray dive experience as a case in point...

[sels1]

Must have been a buzz! almost as good as the pearl diving...

Yes it was! The diving in Nuie is brilliant. The water is warm and very clear. . As it is a rock sticking out of the ocean with almost no beachs it gets deep very quickly off the coral reef. with Deep water species come right up close to the reef and you can see most stuff just snorkling. Quite a few (poisonous) sea snakes but a local showed me how to deal them. But spending some time with a humpback whale was awesome, if a little scary for the first time on tanks. These things are the size of a truck, but move with such grace.

[Patrick]

A keen diver here.
We've got a bach at Opito Bay - Coromandel.
Old fibrelight job - but is beachfront , 2 x beer fridges, 5 bedrooms, h & c water, flush toilet, 17' runabout plus a tractor - what else do you need.
I'm a bit busy with my new business at the moment but I'm definitely on for a weekend further into summer.

I'd book a spot!!! What else do you need? Got any nympho bikini beach babes too???