Archives for November, 2009
Posted on Nov 26, 2009 under Scuba Gear |
Just because winter is right around the corner doesn’t mean that you need to lock your bike in the garage. There are plenty of places where the sun is warm, the air is cool, and the scenery will take your breath away. Winter provides the perfect excuse to get out of your local environment and take your chopper on new and exciting adventures. In this article, we’ll take a look at five of the most beloved bikers choice locations for a wintertime motorcycle ride.
Southwest: Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA – 333 miles
Bikers Choice! It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, Las Vegas and San Diego are always nice and warm, and so is the path between these two interesting cities. On this trip, you’ll ride through beautiful Lake Havasu, Lake Gregory, the infamous Death Valley, and Palm Springs. Make sure to budget extra time in San Diego and in Vegas, both of which are ideal to tour from the seat of a motorcycle.
Pacific Ocean: Big Sur, CA to Ensenada Mexico – 500 miles
Bikers Choice! Coast Highway is one of the most scenic views in all of America and the view continues down the coast road into Mexico. On this tour you’ll experience a wide range of scenery from the natural rocky coast of Big Sur, through the beaches filled with sunbathers in Los Angeles and San Diego, and down into Mexico where the food is delectable and the manana attitude promotes relaxation.
Arizona: Cottonwood, AZ to Eager, AZ – 210 miles
If you’re seeking a relaxing tour with little traffic and lots of scenery, this motorcycle ride through Arizona’s state route 260 is ideal. High deserts and dense forests paint the backdrop as you cruise through some of the United State’s most interesting landscapes.
Florida: Orlando to Key West – 393 miles
Bikers Choice! This trip takes you from the home of Disneyland, to the tip of the Florida mainland, and across the gorgeous blue waters as you ride through the Florida Keys. If you’re looking for a shorter ride, start your trip in Fort Lauderdale or Miami, but don’t miss out on the amazing cruise over the long bridges that connect the keys.
Baja Mexico: San Diego to Cabo San Lucas – 1059 miles
Bikers Choice! This is a trip for the serious rider. It will take you approximately 15 days to cruise from San Diego down to the southern tip of Baja Mexico. Make sure to set aside some cash to pay the tolls along the way. Once in Cabo, there is no lack of relaxing ways to occupy your time like fishing, golfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving.
Before you set out, be sure to gear up with all of the proper safety equipment and any custom motorcycle parts that will make your trip more enjoyable. If you don’t want to worry about towing your motorcycle to your starting destination, find a place to rent one in the area. Whatever you do, don’t set aside your passion for riding during the winter months-consider the season a reason to have an adventure!
Christine Harrell
http://www.articlesbase.com/motorcycles-articles/top-5-wintertime-motorcycle-tours-65325.html
Posted on Nov 24, 2009 under Scuba Wetsuits |
I’m starting to get into scuba diving. I found an excellent deal on a wetsuit but it’s for triathlons. Would buying a surfing/ triathlon wetsuit be okay or do I need stick with a diving specific wetsuit?
Depends on what you want and where you plan to dive. I use a 3 mil shorty for most of my warm water dives. The wetsuit I bought was intended for water-skiing.
If it fits and it’s the right thickness, go for it. Keep in mind that your wetsuit will shrink a bit as you descend. The air bubbles built into the neoprene will compress, causing your wetsuit to get a bit tighter.
Posted on Nov 16, 2009 under Scuba Fins |
Just want to know if brand matters as far as this design. I just want some that will be good quality and last a long time.
No, it doesn’t. The originals are by Aqua-Lung, but Scubapro also still do a vented all-rubber fin (TM: ‘Jet fins’). Being solid rubber, they’re pretty durable (one-piece moulding, so no weak points along component seams). The weakest point is probably (still) the strap attachments.
The post-and-buckle system used on most modern fins is an improvement over the original ‘metal buckle attached directly to a fin-moulding’, since it allows the buckles to pivot easily, but the buckles themselves–especially the Fastex-type quick releases–are now the weak point (as a working instructor/diveguide, I saw more failed/broken buckles than broken straps).
Buckles can be replaced relatively easily (and it’s cheaper than buying new fins), but if durability is a particular concern, you may want to go for one-piece steel-spring heelstraps.
If you haven’t used Rocket Fins before, be aware that they are very heavy to wear (i.e. they will drag your feet down–although this may be useful if you’re drysuit diving), and they are hard work to swim with, being less flexible than composite fins (hence the need for vents). You may need some time (i.e dives) to get used to them, and, if necessary, to get your weights redistributed comfortably. As with all dive gear, try-before-you-buy, if possible.
Any further questions, please feel free to email me through Y!A
Posted on Nov 16, 2009 under Scuba Regulator |
I have just recently bought a sherwood luna bcd and need the regulator, octopus, and everything to go with it. I have been looking for a reasonably priced set but im not sure what will fit with my bcd, will any sherwood regulator set work? Or do I need something specific? I just took up Scuba diving this summer so im not that familiar with everything yet. Any help would be appreciated!
You don’t need to stick with any particular brand of gear. You buy for functionality and fit for the type of diving you plan on doing is all. Just because you have a sherwood bc doesn’t mean you’ll find a sherwood reg set you’ll feel comfortable with. You may find another manufacturer’s reg that’ll fit your needs better. Then again..you may not.
Your best bet is to shop around and preferably try some of sets before purchase. Take an experienced diver with you if possible and keep in mind the type of diving you plan on doing. Let the shop staff know all those particulars as well. They and your pal will be able to narrow down a selection for you that’s appropriate to your budget, current gear compatibility and diving.
For instance, my wreck gear is from no less than 7 different manufacturers. It all works well for what it’s supposed to be. Colour coordination is not something I put preference on. What works well does.
Posted on Nov 16, 2009 under Scuba Gear |
We’re going to Dahab to do our open water and advanced courses. Is it cheaper to get a get a mask and snorkel in London, or wait to get it in Dahab?
You’ll need fins too. I’d purchase them prior to going, personally. You shouldn’t be all about saving money, you should be all about getting the best you can reasonably afford and what fits best. That gear doesn’t take up that much space in luggage and there won’t be any surprises when you get there, since preferably, you’ve already tried it out in a local pool.
Posted on Nov 16, 2009 under Scuba Regulator |
Posted on Nov 16, 2009 under Scuba Gear |
Today, India invites adventure lovers from all across the world. The varied topography and the climate in India give rise to a number of exciting adventure sports. Over the years, the scope of adventure tourism in India has only increased as well as the popularity of these sports with tourists. Whether you are looking for soft adventure sports or want to go for some extreme sports options, Indian tourism offers opportunities for all abilities. Adventure sports like river rafting, rock climbing, mountaineering, trekking, skiing, snow climbing, scuba diving and angling have now become an essential part of tourism in India. The best part about these high-adrenaline activities is that you have a good variety of locations to enjoy them. Wildlife tourism in India also gives you many options of enjoying adventure in the form of wildlife safaris.
As adventure tourism grows more and more in India, options are made available for tourists to get top quality adventure gear. New shoOps and centres are opening up each day to assist tourists and to help adventure tourism grow even more. For tourists, there are short adventure courses also available at different places across the country. Many of these centre are run and maintained by the state governments of India.
The trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh (Jammu & Kashmir) offers a number of adventure sports for adventure lovers in India, contributing a lot towards the state tourism. Jeep safari in Ladakh is one of the most liked and done adventure sports for tourists. Ladakh tourism also offers some of the most wonderful treks in the Nubra Valley and the Markha Valley. Wildlife safari and camping are also much popular with tourists coming to Ladakh.
The Garhwal and Kumaon region of the Northern Himalayas has huge India adventure tourism potential. Most of the adventure tourism in India owes its credit to this region of the Himalayas. To enjoy adventure sports including river rafting, mountaineering and rock climbing, one can easily head to the state of Uttarakhand. The state is blessed with bountiful supplies of nature and offers a number of exciting adventure sports. Trekking, river rafting, camping, wildlife safari and angling are much liked adventure sports in the state.
The ranges of the northern Himalayas has contributed immensely towards Indian adventure tourism. These ranges have always been and are some of the best places to indulge in a variety of adventure sports in India. There are a variety of scenic locales available in these areas adding much to your experience. For example, you can enjoy trekking in mountain villages, valleys, meadows and around rivers and lakes. There are more options available. The sport of golfing, ice skating and skiing also adds to the Indian tourism potential.
Travellers can also head towards the Thar Desert in Rajasthan to experience the thrills of India adventure tourism. The state tourism of Rajasthan is taking good care of the adventure tourism here. A jeep safari across the expansive Thar Desert and up to the dunes can bring back memories of the glorious past. There are areas from where once passed the merchants along the trade route. Undertaking a jeep safari across the desert, camping in the Thar, visiting desert villages and interacting with locals will only make your adventure experience richer.
Tourism in India provides a number of other Indian adventure sports options. Just be determined and loose yourself free amid the surroundings and find out what adventure tourism in India has in store for you. Experiencing adventure sports in India will become the epic adventure of your life.
Obaidul Haque
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/adventure-tourism-in-india-685995.html
Posted on Nov 12, 2009 under Scuba Gear |
because i once saw a underwater show and they kept sticking this thing in their mouth to help them breath, is that possible to buy? or is it crazy expensive and not for sale for just people who want it?!?
By your description, I think you mean what is called a Spare Air.
Check the link below for more information.
http://www.spareair.com/product/models.htm
As far as purchasing one, the last I checked they ran about $300.00.
Our store http://www.visibilityunlimited.com used to sell them but because of the high cost, not too many people were interested enough in them,
You can buy them but in order to fill them with breathing air, you would need to be certified in scuba diving.
If what you are talking about is not related to a spare air, then it is probably a Scuba Regulator.
http://www.visibilityunlimited.com/page/scuba/CTGY/Scuba-Regulators-Octopus
The regulator can, again be bought without a Scuba certification but since the scuba cylinder that it attaches to needs to be filled with air, you would need to show a scuba certification card before it could be filled.
The spare air only lasts about 30 breaths at the surface. The amount of breaths is shortened the deeper you go underwater,
At 33 foot of depth the number of breaths go down to 15.
Posted on Nov 07, 2009 under Scuba Fins |
Fins
Mask
Snorkel
BCD
Regulators
brand/type/model…
Navy Seals, Coast Guard…
Pictures would be helpful
Thanks in advance
Many of the worlds navies and marines use the Dreager re-breather for clandestine (secret) underwater operations. Variations of this type of unit can be used with either pure oxygen, nitrox (a mix of oxygen and nitrogen) and heliox (a mix of helium and oxygen). For regular operations like ship repair and salvage normal Scuba Gear may be used or commercial type dive helmets such as Kirby-Morgan, AGA with suface supplied air or mixed gas for deep work.
Posted on Nov 07, 2009 under Scuba Regulator |
I’m a beginner diver. I’m interested in purchasing a regulator with octopus and gauges and a BC. I dont know what brands would be the best. I live in Erie pa so I will be making cold water dives.
First and foremost you need to know that no company can afford to make bad scuba equipment. I suggest you stay with brands that are recognized worldwide because you may decide to move somewhere else someday and you would like to know that there is someplace nearby that can service your gear. I work at a scuba store Visibility Unlimited which sells and services scuba equipment along with teaching scuba to people. We sell both in store and online at http://www.visibilityunlimited.com. If you are thinking about purchasing online from a store it is a wise idea to see that they are listed as a dealer for the particular brands they offer. This is easy to check by simply going to the manufacturer websites and checking their dealer sections. I personally prefer Oceanic because they are represented throughout the world. http://www.oceanicww.com and I have found them to be very customer friendly.
Since you will be diving in colder water the regulator should probably be a diaphragm first stage with an environmental seal such as the Delta 4 fdx10 http://www.visibilityunlimited.com/page/scuba/CTGY/Scuba-Regulators-Octopus
or the Neo Regulator
http://www.oceanicww.com/p_regulators_neo.html
or the GT3 CDX5
http://www.visibilityunlimited.com/page/scuba/PROD/Oceanic-GT3-CDX5-DVT-Regulator
I would suggest going for a dive computer over gauges because they are more accurate and easy to use. Read some of the descriptions here.
http://www.visibilityunlimited.com/page/scuba/CTGY/Dive-Computers-Gauges
For the BCD, go with something that is suitable for cold and warm water diving such as the Excursion or OceanPro BCD
http://www.visibilityunlimited.com/page/scuba/CTGY/Scuba-BCD
This will give you flexibility should you decide to go to a warm water destination on a vacation.
The alternate air source I like is the slimline as it is compact and works when handed upside down or right side up.
http://www.visibilityunlimited.com/page/scuba/PROD/Oceanic-Slimline-Octopus
I have only given you a sampling of what I like, the ultimate decision is up to you. There is nothing wrong with asking questions or comparing different companies. Many stores and online retailers also offer packages that may help save some dollars. It can get confusing at times but most of the manufacturer sites and even our website try to keep the technical jargon to a minimum.