Scuba Divers

repsol12 · #1 11-20-2009, 02:35 PM

Any body out there dive? Ive been wanting to go scuba diving this year but dont have a dive buddy anymore.

RICO · #2 11-20-2009, 02:38 PM

I use to but haven't in about 20 years.
I know there are a few.
H2Ocarver owns a scuba shop also.

Lilwoman · #3 11-20-2009, 02:41 PM

Doesn't BusaDawg scuba?

I would love to. Just haven't been able to yet.

seatec · #4 11-20-2009, 02:47 PM

Same here. Want to get into it but sonds expensive.

griffinzx10 · #5 11-20-2009, 02:53 PM

working on saving $$ to get my certification for me and the family

Alex · #6 11-20-2009, 03:00 PM

PADI certified.. but other than the springs, do we have nice dive spots around here? I've been to Hawaii, grew up in Miami & the Keys so I'm used to clear water with all the colorful fish and corals. The Tampa Bay area "murky" water does not motivate me to dive. Love boating and fishing in the bay but that's about it. How about the Gulf? How far out do you have to go for a decent dive spot?

Kafer · #7 11-20-2009, 03:51 PM

I love diving. I only have about 30 dives logged so im still a noob. Lets go dive.

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Originally Posted by seatec

Same here. Want to get into it but sonds expensive.

Gear can be expensive but there is lower priced gear available as well. Just like riding gear, you can pay a lot for a name. from my experiance the real money comes in when you start paying for charters. Local charters are around $80-$100 depending on where you want to dive. I have heard that charters in the keys can be half that but they have half the distance to travel to a good dive spot.

If you are looking for a nice gulf charter give Tanks-A-Lot a try. I have been out with them twice now and they run a great charter. Capt. Mike and Heidi are awesome.
http://www.tanksalotdivecharter.com/Home_Page.php

If you are looking to do a Tooth Dive charter try Capt Jaime
http://aristakatcharters.yolasite.com/
Its ok to dive from the beech for teeth, and cheaper, but its a long way out to get any depth over 17 feet. Its much nicer when all you have to do is jump off the boat.

Gulf Dive with Tanks-a-lot. We were on the Rube Allyn Reef

There are much larger teeth to be found at venice but this is the largest one I have personally found.

These are the typical teeth you find in venice diving from the beach or a boat

musikkant · #8 11-20-2009, 04:16 PM

Also PADI certified, but have not been deep in a couple of years and have about 30 dives under my belt--so I'm still a noobie!

stevewfl · #9 11-20-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by repsol12

Any body out there dive? Ive been wanting to go scuba diving this year but dont have a dive buddy anymore.

h2ocaver <--- call him or PM him here (813) 887 5712

Juansaa · #10 11-20-2009, 04:24 PM

sold all my scuba gear cuz i never ever had anyone to go with and now u say u like diving chris. u suck

h2ocaver · #11 11-20-2009, 07:46 PM

we r in the water everyday, call us 813 887 5712

RONSTER · #12 11-20-2009, 08:02 PM

My Uncle is a Dive Master and owns or did own a charter boat...My aunt is or was an instructor. She owns or did own Narcosis Dive shop in Tarpon Springs.Havn't seen them in about 10 years or so...I have done 100 or so dives from deep dive 110ft,vary lite cave diving, and open water....Funny thing is I never finished my Padi Cert....I would like to get certified.

h2ocaver · #13 11-20-2009, 08:11 PM

why not come to me?

RONSTER · #14 11-20-2009, 09:21 PM

One of these days, I just need a new BCD, Wet Suit, ohh and maybe a Regulator would be nice...So much money soooo litle time lol

repsol12 · #15 11-21-2009, 03:41 AM

Id love to go diving, but Im broke, so the free route would be great! So if anyone that is certified and has a boat would like to go, im down for sure.