Absolute best cave diving equipment

[ResQCaveDiver]

Exactly!

Some people just don't understand technology. At McIntire School of Commerce, they made us utilze it not matter what our major.

Not hard for a mod to run an IP trace...

Here are some helpful links:

http://www.ip-adress.com/ipaddresstolocation/

http://www.arin.net/whois/

http://visualiptrace.visualware.com/

For those not too net savvy, here is a How-to video:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/318719...ss_or_website/


Enjoy

[ResQCaveDiver]

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If he's managing a hedge fund, money not an issue is not surprising. I work for a hedge fund and see what those guys take in management and performance fees.

its called Cerulean Investment Strategies Group. We use R.J O'Brien, and Fortis Clearing Americas. Pepper Hamilton incorporated us and we use the Philadelphia branch with Greg Nowak. Go check....its all legit!

[downtownjb1]

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its called Cerulean Investment Strategies Group. We use R.J O'Brien, and Fortis Clearing Americas. Pepper Hamilton incorporated us and we use the Philadelphia branch with Greg Nowak. Go check....its all legit!

ResQCaveDiver - Don't be put off by some of by some of these guys comments, they aren't being inappropriate they are just being safe. Like all of them have said, there is no absolute best gear there is some that is better than others yes, but now and days all new gear by a reputable company is good. Also, the latest, fanciest, more high tech stuff is usually not the best. A dive computer that you can program 20 gases, play games and send text messages is worthless if it craps out in the back of the cave or calculates your deco wrong. It is the stuff that has been around for 20 years and stood up to the test of time and abuse that is the "best" stuff most would say. Congrats on the company, that is great, I would love to be able to retire at 35 and dive midweek and if you keep it up sounds like you could make a lot of people jealous in a few years. One piece of advise since you are new (I think), if you want to earn some respect on the boards here and money isn't a big issue for you then you can help support what Mike Edmonston and Joe Hartranft are doing. They are providing technical gear for the young (usually college age) diver who wants to dive safely but not make compromises in their safety by skimping on good reliable gear because of money. They are outfitting 2-3 divers with the works in order for them to enjoy this fantastic sport safely. Here is the thread on decostop: http://thedecostop.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30001

Good luck and let me know if you want me to test dive and review any gear in your search for the "best gear out there" ;O) All I ask is for 2 of such item so my buddy and I can enjoy ehh I mean "test" the gear out for you!

[MengTze]

Exactly!

Some people just don't understand technology. At McIntore School of Commerce, they made us utilze it not matter what our major.

That is not understanding technology, that is looking up tools and using them. 'Understanding' would be an understanding of TCP and UDP layers, of octet assignments, of packet routing and bit assignment in packets....................

But alas I digress.

Same goes with cave diving, having the tools (gear) does not make for a cave diver. That understanding comes with usage and experience.

[swadiver]

don't waste your time on this guy.

[amphipod06]

Sold! Or did you leave out a K?

It's my snorkel......<G>

It is prettier and I don't use it anymore....

C

PS And did I mention alcohol was involved...?? <G>

[amphipod06]

Since she left out the K I take it for only $80.00 that is eighty dollars. I think her stuff will fit me, LOL

SLIM

HAHAHHAHHAHAHHA, somehow I don't see you wearing all black anything......but as I mentioned alcohol being involved...,it may just do.....<G>

Dive safe,

Celia

(Who's inbibing as we speak!!!)

[ResQCaveDiver]

That is not understanding technology, that is looking up tools and using them. 'Understanding' would be an understanding of TCP and UDP layers, of octet assignments, of packet routing and bit assignment in packets....................

But alas I digress.

Same goes with cave diving, having the tools (gear) does not make for a cave diver. That understanding comes with usage and experience.

No, it understanding what is available....

[ResQCaveDiver]

Thanks, Julie, your advice was much appreciated as some other posters here.

ResQCaveDiver - Don't be put off by some of by some of these guys comments, they aren't being inappropriate they are just being safe. Like all of them have said, there is no absolute best gear there is some that is better than others yes, but now and days all new gear by a reputable company is good. Also, the latest, fanciest, more high tech stuff is usually not the best. A dive computer that you can program 20 gases, play games and send text messages is worthless if it craps out in the back of the cave or calculates your deco wrong. It is the stuff that has been around for 20 years and stood up to the test of time and abuse that is the "best" stuff most would say. Congrats on the company, that is great, I would love to be able to retire at 35 and dive midweek and if you keep it up sounds like you could make a lot of people jealous in a few years. One piece of advise since you are new (I think), if you want to earn some respect on the boards here and money isn't a big issue for you then you can help support what Mike Edmonston and Joe Hartranft are doing. They are providing technical gear for the young (usually college age) diver who wants to dive safely but not make compromises in their safety by skimping on good reliable gear because of money. They are outfitting 2-3 divers with the works in order for them to enjoy this fantastic sport safely. Here is the thread on decostop: http://thedecostop.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30001

Good luck and let me know if you want me to test dive and review any gear in your search for the "best gear out there" ;O) All I ask is for 2 of such item so my buddy and I can enjoy ehh I mean "test" the gear out for you!

[Dave]

Where may I find more info on Carleton Technologies and the Mark 16?

Im only guessing but....

Its always a concern when you see a person get excited about something purely because of the price tag.
Go do some more diving, learn the gear, then make some informed decisions.