By Antonio Ferrer on Monday, August 2, 1999 - 7:07 am: |
Is it possible to get a prescription mask in Bonaire? I am having difficulty in getting my prescription mask at home in time to my Bonaire hollydays, so I wonder if the dive shops or opticians in Bonaire do that.
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By Jake Richter on Monday, August 2, 1999 - 11:39 am: |
If timing is a problem, I wouldn't count on any business on Bonaire being able to help.
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By Antonio Ferrer on Monday, August 2, 1999 - 12:22 pm: |
Timing is a problem: we will only be in Bonaire for 2 weeks, unfortunately! (is there any hope of getting stranded?) Any way, Jake, thank you very much for your help
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By PATTY HAZEN on Monday, August 2, 1999 - 12:41 pm: |
Dear Antonio,
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By sharyn spray on Monday, August 2, 1999 - 5:57 pm: |
You might want to try posting an inquiry on the Rodale Scuba diving forum. I have seen many messages posted there about prescription masks, including sources, just can't remember them, also try searching their archives. Good LucK!!
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By michael gaynor on Monday, August 2, 1999 - 6:21 pm: |
Sand Dollar Dive and Photo rents/sells perscrition masks for + RX's
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By Jack Chalk on Tuesday, August 3, 1999 - 2:06 pm: |
Habitat Dive Shop also rents Rx Masks and lenses.
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By Melinda Cole on Tuesday, August 3, 1999 - 5:49 pm: |
We were on Bonaire last month. My kids hired prescription masks from Sand Dollar +4 and +1.5. 6$ a day I think. The lenses are thick glass , they simply slot into masks made to take them, no leaks, no problems. We also saw lenses and masks for sale in Buddy's Dive Shop in town.
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By Antonio Ferrer on Tuesday, August 3, 1999 - 6:43 pm: |
Thank you all, you have been very helpful! This kind of response really shows a great group and makes you feel that Bonaireans - visitors and residents - are a special bunch!
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By Rosemary Beck on Friday, August 6, 1999 - 10:06 pm: |
Antonio,
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By Antonio Ferrer on Sunday, August 8, 1999 - 6:13 pm: |
The local dive shops have only the usual masks. where lenses can be glued in the inside of the face plate, and they would send them elsewhere for this, but the timing was uncertain. However, I finally found an optician with connection to a dive equipment retailer that did exactly what you mention! Thanx a lot!
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