By LHenslee on Tuesday, December 10, 2002 - 9:17 pm: |
Does anyone have advice on how to get several tanks and other bulky gear into Bonaire from the States?
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Tuesday, December 10, 2002 - 9:30 pm: |
Are you moving here, Les?
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By LHenslee on Tuesday, December 10, 2002 - 10:37 pm: |
No, not moving. I'm starting down the path to get educated in tech diving, and as I'm preparing to get all this freakin' gear I'm thinkin', "How the heck does one get all that to Bonaire?"
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By C. Kritagent on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 6:59 am: |
Unless you are loaded with time and money, I strongly suggest you consider taking your training, and renting neccessary techical equipment, on Bonaire.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 8:41 am: |
Les,
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By Marc @ CrystalVisions on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 9:48 am: |
So it's more expensive to get things TO the island than FROM it? Why is that?
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By Marc @ CrystalVisions on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 9:49 am: |
DUH... that should be the other way around of course...
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 9:52 am: |
I have no idea why it's so much more expensive to ship things from here by boat. You'd figure with all the empty containers heading back to the U.S. from here on the boat coming to Curacao and Bonaire, there would be an interest in selling off that space at a reasonable price.
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By LHenslee on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 1:42 pm: |
I checked out Walt's site. Looks like a good alternative. I'm going through the process of where I want to go next with my education.
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By LHenslee on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 1:54 pm: |
So, am I a total nerd for having my dive education planned out in a workplan in MS-Project.
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By Glen Reem on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 2:32 pm: |
I can understand not using scuba rental gear at an 'average' shop but I believe you will find that the people who have used Walt III's tek gear will tell you he isn't 'average' and that you would be quite safe in using his gear. Hopefully some will comment here.
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By Glen Reem on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 2:34 pm: |
The tanks are the heavy things among your gear, aren't they?? Surely rental tanks would be trusted. Everyone, almost, uses rentals on island. Bring regulators and things but not the heavy tanks. Talk with Walt.
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By LHenslee on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 2:55 pm: |
Great thoughts, Glen.
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By Fiona Rattray on Friday, December 13, 2002 - 4:32 pm: |
Yes, Glen, I agree from personal experience that Walt is meticulous in taking care of his rental gear. You'll be in good hands, Les!
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