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Post by dogsbodydiving on May 26, 2005 1:04:30 GMT -8
Hi Michael Yes It is one of those dives most people want to do over here. My club have done this trip 3-4 times now and they all rave about it..This is one of our week long trips due to location. I have not been myself mainly due to time and funds, so I dont have any hands on info but I will speak to my buddy and as soon as I know anything I'll pass it on. I will try and get back later Here is a website that may help for now www.scapaflow.co.ukKim
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Post by dogsbodydiving on May 27, 2005 9:39:07 GMT -8
Hi again Here is another website which is more on the diving side rather than the history.... www.scapaflow.org.ukOn the charter link our group have used, Sunrise, MV Halton and Diving Cellar charters all ok. Sorry didn't get to go into any details though. I think most of them do live aboard basis so not sure on daily dive trips? Would have thought they have boats going out for local divers. I know this years trip for us is going to be the same boat for the week but staying in a hotel. Kim
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Post by dogsbodydiving on May 27, 2005 13:18:07 GMT -8
Sorry to say YES they all wear dry suits. Even in the summer most of us wear them because we tend to sit around while waiting for skills to be completed or taking the less experienced So it's the norm'. It is difficult here with weather & such like....When they or We do scapa it is normally at the beginning of our winter when you hope that the wind stays calm but being colder the viz is good. It's trying to get the happy medium. (don't always work).. Apart from the time and funds factor, over here it is getting to the stage where 'TECH 'sorry guys!!! has taken over from what I call normal diving. Most boats here 'NOT LAW' are happier if you are twinned up and have slings.. I posed the question 'do they have to be the same size cylinder?' which didn't go down too well. I use a 15ltr & a pony & I still manage to beat most that are on nitrox. Hopefully you are a bit of a tech and this wont put you off because I think it is 'one of those dives' Kim
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Post by dogsbodydiving on Jun 6, 2005 12:27:14 GMT -8
Hi Michael Sorry it's been so long answering but had to work ... The sling tank thing is as you said, dont know how most of them stand up I just smile to myself when I watch them get ready. Deco is probably a good option just because of the depth, most of the wrecks from what I have been told you can penetrate but are upside down so you need to go to max depth, where as I would be quite happy pottering around on the outside. Not sure about anything 'Vintage' tho, the skippers here would have a fit only because they dont know anything about it and dont want to know...most probably have never seen a twin hose unless on a rebreather I'm afraid. I would imagine there is somewhere you can hire equipment (drysuit, tanks,weight) but you may need proof of training. Hope this helps Kim
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Post by dogsbodydiving on Jun 7, 2005 12:23:32 GMT -8
Hi again
Think this trip is one for a buddy pair. Our guys tend to work up to these dives through the year so they are at ease with each other when they get there. I also think that this could be a little over the top!!! Not done it. so dont know?? I think they go a little overboard with the tech side Bless em! Please dont let this put you off. I would imagine it is excellent diving (but not my sort). Strange as it may sound I dont like diving on something that has been put there. I would rather an unknown wreck (more exciting)which is one of the reasons I only did the Thistlegorm in the Red Sea once and wont do it again.
Kim
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