I am a certified diver returning to San Souci 3/5 - 3/12. I know diving and all gear is included, but I would prefer to bring my own gear. Is it OK to bring my own gear?
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I am a certified diver returning to San Souci 3/5 - 3/12. I know diving and all gear is included, but I would prefer to bring my own gear. Is it OK to bring my own gear?
We went to CSA in November, and actually most people brought their own gear, including us. I am very certain that you can bring your own gear.
Thanks for the confirmation. I have 6 dives on my new gear and I'm still getting used to it and working out the kinks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian_Mendy
We were at San Souci in August 09 & 10 and both times they stored our gear for us in the dive hut - which was great because we were staying up in the cliffs and it would be quite a walk every day with gear.
We will be staying on the cliffs as well, so this is a great option if I want to do it. I am the paranoid type, especially about my new gear, so I'm glad I have a gear bag that is like a backpack in case I want to lug it back up to our room every day.Quote:
Originally Posted by AAS
Thanks for the info!
I am assuming that the dive shop there only does air (21%). Is this true? I have been diving Nitrox (32% - 36%) ever since I got certified and feel less fatigued and for some reason less dry mouthed afterward (can't explain it). I also love the longer down times and shorter SITs. Would love to continue diving Nitrox there if they offer it.Quote:
Originally Posted by AAS
Likewise, we brought some of our gear and they stored it. It would have been a drag to haul it up and down between G block and the beach every day!Quote:
Originally Posted by AAS
We brought mask, snorkel, fins, wet suits and regs, but not our BCDs. We figured they are just too bulky and it allowed us one dive bag instead of 2. The BCDs thsy have were just fine, in case you decide to do the same.
We too brought our own gear, but next time we will only bring our own masks and fins and wrist mount computer. My wife may not bring that much, she liked their masks better than her own.
If I hadn't just got all new gear, I would consider not bringing everything, but I need more practice dives in it. I had been renting BCs from the shop I got certified at for a while which has the standard "life jacket" inflation system. My new BC is a back-inflate and I am still getting used to getting in position to dump air. Thanks for the great suggestions. With all this information I feel a lot more comfortable with knowing what to expect.Quote:
Originally Posted by jamaicamecrazy
Is there a place to soak gear in fresh water at CSS? Just wondering since if there's not, I'd have to bring it back to the rook to rinse it.
Sorry just air...Quote:
Originally Posted by Moebius
That's what I figured. Now that I have a computer, it's not a big deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by AAS
how is the diving there compared to CSA or CN?
When Amber and I were at CSS in August, I did the Discovery Dive. They took us to a reef offshore from the Au Naturel beach. It was pretty cool for only being about 30 ft. for about 20 or so minutes.Quote:
Originally Posted by chefcg1
I can't wait to get back in March as a certified diver and see other places!
Chris
Behind the dive shack they have a fresh water hose and basin to rinse stuff out in.
More great information. Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Coloradojuli