Welcome to Lake Hickory Scuba & Marina. We are a full service Dive Training Center and Marina located on Lake Hickory in Taylorsville, NC. We are here for all your scuba diving needs. As an SSI Instructor Training Center, we can take you all the way from an Open Water Diver to a full SSI Scuba Instructor. We are PCI / PSI certified, and can offer you both visual inspections on your cylinders and hydro static test as well. Whether you need air or nitrox fills, we have you covered. We specialize in Public Safety Diving, Underwater Salvage, and Recreational Scuba. We offer trips every month and several big trips a year. We are just feet off the water, so grab some gear and jump right in.
Lake Hickory Scuba & Marina
420 Taylorsville Beach Ct. , Taylorsville NC 28681 Phone (828)-632-7649
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Hello @jocelynfernandez201, these average around $25 USD retail
Hello @jocelynfernandez201, these average around $25 USD retail.
Great light but very, very expensive.
Hello @massimolombroso, they do tend to be on the pricy side.
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That is very interesting @ari8908, thank you for sharing that with us.
I’m a little late finding this video but I was curious how you record dives from this computer onto your phone. I know you mentioned it briefly, is it another device I would have to buy? Thanks for your time
Hello @zachserrer7361, the Puck Pro and the Puck Pro both use the Blue Link to transfer the log information to the SSI and Mares Apps respectively.
I dive in Cozumel in my 7mm semi dry (I get cold very easily) and I only needed 4lbs to compensate for al80 going 4ish lbs positive towards end of cylinder
Hello @willsmooth45, thanks for sharing with us. We all to often see divers overweighting themselves from improper training.
NITROX is not short for enriched air you fool, it is short for Nitrogen and Oxygen ....
That is very interesting @KernowMarineNetwork, thank you for sharing with us.
That is sweeeet!
Glad you liked the video @Biodoc100.
Hack operationlong reach track hoe
That is very interesting @billphil8235, thank you for sharing with us.
Thx! Just changed my valve to a SI Tech slide valve!
Hello @happyspearo4334, glad our video was helpful for you.
If you get Advanced Adventurer with SSI, can you do advanced fun dives at a PADI dive center? Or is that only after you get AOW?
Hello @chloegourde286, the SSI Advanced Adventure is the equivalent to the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver.
Very good explanation. Thank you
Glad you liked the video @Charley1973.
Can you install a crotch strap on the Zeagle Ranger LTD BC without problems?
Hello @BurhanMuntasser, that is a great question. As long as you have an attachment point in the rear of the BCD, and a loop system in the front, then yes.
Glad you liked the video @Rey_Nevan.
Loved the intro!
Glad you liked the intro @gavinsmith28.
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Glad you liked the video @Rey_Nevan
I play guitar and I dive.... And yes, I need to practice both more! Nice licks.
Practice is always a good thing @Fredknot1.
Dalton’s Triangle.. it’s not a magic circle? But explained well.
Hello @MichaelTandy11, we also refer to it as the T-Formula.
The T formula is the basic trigonometric term which Dalton Law takes into account for us to work out mixes.
And another example of how the metric system is superior 😂
Hello @FroggEater, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Glad to hear that the metric system is working out for you.
Hi Bryan, I've been looking at switching to sidemount for a bit now. Thank you for the video. I had a quick question about keeping the sidemounts balanced: other than losing the obvious benefits of having two standalone systems, could you not connect the sidemounts similar to the doubles but with a hose system, and breathe them down together (for recreational diving purposes)?
Hello @FFAdventuresOriginal. UTD actually makes a manifolded system that allows you to manifold Sidemount cylinders. www.utdscubaequipment.com/product-page/isolatable-manifold
This is important. There is no excuse anymore - especially with the auto inflate jackets. They are not uncomfortable and you will forget it's on. I've driven home multiple times, still wearing the PFD. Down South where Brian's lake is it may be warm. Here in the PNW water is still 50 degrees. The cold water immersion response to inhale is a killer. It does not matter how good a swimmer you are when the shock hits you and your lungs are now full.
Totally agree @beaverstaterich881.
Is the area for scuba diving in your lake marked or sectioned off from activities non scuba relate
Hello @abanks9591, our lake is public waters, so its common to be diving and have a boat go right over the top of you.
What was your training? The school of trial and error?
Hello @JamesStenchmeyer-uj8rd, that is a strong possibility.
I havent gotten this info from an expert so im not suggesting that its gospel, however ive heard that you cant build up a tolerance to nitrogen narcosis so is that actually true?
Great question @aaronborough619. Technically, this is true from a physiological perspective. All divers are suseptiable to Nitrogen Narcosis. An individual's ability to overcome the effects of it can be controlled over time. Someone who consumes alcohol on a daily basis will still become intoxicated, however, they can respond to the effects better than someone who does not drink and simply has too many. Both will be intoxicated based on their blood alcohol content, but one will be able to deal with it better. So a better way of looking at it instead of calling it a tolerence is to say they can adapt to the effects of Nitrogen Narcosis to where it is less noticable physically.
you will know that. does the mares quad air give you your sac rate ? Is it clearly displayed somewhere on the unit ?
Great question @TS-hz4lx. It does as long as you are using the air integrated feature (ie an transmitter). However, you will need to download it to either the Mares App or the SSI App. It will then calculate the SAC rate for you.
yes i do own the mares quad air didn't use it yet just wainting for the temperature to rise up. You have always great video. thank you for your answer
@@LakeHickoryScubado we need to buy the blue link pro to make it work work ?
@@TS-hz4lx You will either need to use the Blue Link or you can manually enter in the information on each dive, including cylinder volume and starting and ending pressures.
@@LakeHickoryScuba thank you again for your answer!
What size wet suit you have ? Weight
In this video, the suit featured is an Extra Large, and I am using 12 pounds.
What size wetsuit? Weight ?
In this video, the suit featured is an Extra Large, and I am using 12 pounds.
99% of the KZread videos are talking about Al tanks where in NZ, 99% of the time we use Steel. From the TDI theory, I learnt that Steel tanks bolt snaps are places on the 2 and 10 o'clock where Al tanks are on the 4 and 8 o'clock. However, you stated on your video the use of loosening up the bungee cord to reach the buttplate. I'm just wondering if other than loosening the bungee cord, you would also change the angle of the bolt snaps as well to 2 and 10 o'clock respectively? Secondly, 6 years ago (this video), you had this XS scuba tank strap for traveling. What do you recommend using these days if you keep travel in mind? I currently have the DiveRite Stage Travel Rigging. Would you recommend this? Thank you. Much appreciated!
Hello @x994910, great questions. During all of our Sidemount courses, we spend a great deal of time with each student and their specific setup to see what works best for them. We do not believe there is a one and done way of doing it for all divers. Our students get trained with both steel and aluminum cylinders, and after their certification they can choose which cylinders work best for them. Our goal is to teach Sidemount Diving (in the entire spectrum), not a specific style or configuration. Moreover, the same applies to the lower attachment points. I still use cam straps as it works best for me for travel, and as an Instructor teaching Sidemount, I am able to quickly adjust tanks on the spur of the moment to help students with trimming issues. Several of our divers will either use worm gear clamps or a rigging kit if they are wearing a BCD that has a ring bungee system like the DiveRite ring bungees. I encourage all Sidemount divers, to try different systems to see what works best for them. At the end of the day, it is their decision not mine.
Absolutely horrible instructions for this unit. “Log Mode”, we’ll just skip right over this. Pough.
Hello @skianddie. Sorry to hear that you did not like our video. Nevertheless, we appreciate you watching it and sharing your thoughts with us.
No flexibility needed for back-mount divers? How are you going to do valve drills sir? Terrible advice.
Great question @gpolkra. Valve drills can be easily completed in all of these undergarments, just as easily as we can do them in Sidemount. The flexibility we are talking about in this video is specific to removing and replacing cylinders while underwater.
Have noticed your necklace several times. 👍
Hello @jeffconley6366, it was a gift from my wife this last Christmas.
Boot drying is one of the reasons I wear tropic cut boots. Even down into the 50's. Fortunately, my feet tolerate being cold well. Wet suit gloves I turn inside out to dry inside what a royal pain. My hands don't tolerate cold well. Can definitely see the appeal of the device.
Hello Jeffconley6366, I too have issues sometimes with drying gloves. Especially, thicker gloves, turning them inside out can be a pain. It takes me forever to get the fingers to pull through.
They also have a glove tube/form, but the are difficult to use on a neoprene glove. I have using those dryers since 2017 they are great.
Hello @HikingXCSkinng, you are correct. There is a glove tube that you can add as an additional item that helps dry the gloves more efficiently.
In diving...there's a gadget for everything:)
Hello @kathyweigelhi-lophotovideo2984, you are correct. There seems to be new gadgets everyday that is being developed for our equipment. Some good, some great, some bad, and some really bad.
When I used to teach in cold water, was always more involved from equipment, preparation, logistics.....This warm water teaching I do now in Cozumel is much more easier with equipment anyway. One thing I can tell you is dive equipment has probably half the life expectancy in tropical locations.
Thanks for sharing @BlueWaterCozumel. Saltwater can definitely do a number on your equipment.
@@LakeHickoryScuba salt water, heat, humidity.....all car batteries last 3 years here. USA / Canada you will get 5-7 years.
Big help thanks a lot Bro 👍🏼
Glad you liked the video @cowboymcq6711
Good info brother...
Glad you liked the video @apitz4umh
Bryan, Good job as always. I have had to do a lot of logistics, as a Manager of a dive shop and instructor many years ago. I understand your issues with logistics. One of the issues you did not mention is every time you start planning a trip something pops up and you get pulled away so the planning takes 3 times longer than you wanted. So I understand your comments.
Hello @Raybrienza. The one that gets me the most, is after we plan a trip and pay for the spots, customers will back out before they pay their deposit. Then we get stuck with open spots that we still have to pay for. This is the biggest reason I prefer in country trips if I am the one leading them. I have 3 out of country trips this year that are private, and the customers are paying my flight, lodging, and food expense just to lead them on their dives. In those situations, I do not have to plan anything. I simply show up at the airport and enjoy the trip. So its not always doom and gloom for me.
Video far too long, should showcase the product performance under water, rather than show people how to put a pice of bungee on ? 😢
Sorry you did not like the video @davidhamilton7814. We have a video demonstrating the mirror underwater in our playlist.
😎 love the 90's style of the video, takes me back...
Glad you liked the video @Rey_Nevan.
This is eye-opening since I never been to Florida/ USA for diving. However, two of the countries in which I normally dive in are New Zealand and Indonesia. Thus, I can only show you how we do things here and hope they can be helpful to you. Unlike Indonesia, New Zealand have a limited amount of instructors and thus, we constantly train new ones and they move around to different dive centers. Indonesia however have plenty of instructors and we book the instructors move around different centers and we have to normally adjust to their scheduling system. If the type of training can sync, then one instructor can train students with different courses, i.e. 1st time wreck diving and 2nd time rebreather, where all students jump in the water and the rebreathers just follow the instructor (and wait until the wreck diver trainings are done). When I tell the wreck driver to end the dive and go up, then I can continue the training with the rebreathers. Aside from this, all instructors train students with specific trainings. Normally, I would ask the students their availability (2 months in advance), and so does the instructor. Match the availabilities and voila, 6 students with 1 instructor training Open Water (as an example). If you struggle with logistics, get an admin. That person will do the scheduling, and you as the course director just need to sort out "special" requests and not teach the "mainstream" dive courses (i.e. a student wanting to do open water but wants a 1:1). The key to all this from listening to your video is this: while you can or is an amazing instructor, often this does not reflect in management/ business in a sense (please don't get offended by this, it is just an observation I see in general with others). Learn to delegate or you will burn out. Take care and really do hope to go Florida one day. p.s. I'm not sure how the gears work in Florida, but it's quite rare for any divers other than open or advanced open water not to have their own gears. Prior to learning Sidemount, I would ask the interested diver to buy the necessary gears first the reason being 60% because it needs to be customized to the diver and 30% is additional income I suppose. Bottom line is they usually go to the course fully geared up (of course most of the time they got the assembly wrong and we would spend one day tweaking everything) but you won't be carrying all the gears from your shop. Additionally, meeting point is always the dive center. They will test the gear first and carry the tank in their own car (when possible). Everyone will then drive to the dive location.
Thanks for your input @x994910. We have 8 full time Instructors that teach here at the shop, and I am 1 of 2 Instructor Trainers. We all teach different courses, but two of us do the majority of the traveling and teaching. My store manager, who is my wife, and my business partner, who is my dad, assist me with most of the logistical matters. They keep me in line and make my schedule for me, so that I can primarily focus on the teaching.
Add to all that Emergency Action Plans for each site. If it wasn’t for me developing logistics check lists to ease my mind, I’d be in therapy… diving without teaching
Hello @hbzeke, I actually have several travel related checklist I use from time to time. This particular trip made it kind of difficult due to the courses I was taking and the courses I was teaching. Some of the areas we were diving were remote, so we struggled trying to find air fills. Unfortunately, the days and schedules were predetermined, so I had to do a lot of back tracking just to get fills, vs taking too many tanks.
Loved your video Bryan! I’m also an Instructor in the Chicago area, and the back of my pickup truck always has quite a bit of scuba gear in the bed once the season starts… it was refreshing to hear you narrate the headaches of logistics, b/c I thought it was just me with this problem😂! But having spare gear and flexibility has saved my hide multiple times… you have to be prepared. I don’t know who said this, but logistics wins wars! Be well!
Same here. Taking some time to develop logistics checklists for specific courses and locations has helped reduce some planning anxiety
Glad you liked the video @elejaces. Logistics has always been a struggle for me. I'm a small town country boy from the foothills of North Carolina. We like simple things. Show up, go dive, go home. Thankfully, my wife who manages the shop for me, and my dad who is my business partner handles logistical matters for me.
yes, would be useful
Hello @laurasgaisrys3015, we have enjoyed our mirrors on our dives. They make keeping up with your buddy much easier.
I have the 34lb with the soft BP. Do you use two tank straps or one? I was hoping to use one to save weight. Do you add a tank valve strap?
Hello @patrickmcpherson529, I use two straps with mine. XS Scuba makes a light weight tank strap system that I use for travel.
I'm in the middle of planning a vacation for my wife and I right now to Egypt. Im trying to get to the iconic sites in the red sea but it is logistically difficult as it revolves around a 3 night liveaboard schedule that might or might not be cancelled if too few other people want to join the trip, two diving resorts, multiple airlines, a language barrier, communication difficulties trying to book things via email or whatsapp, as the resorts have super basic websites, the international bankng system, as they want to be paid via a bank transfer or cash on arrival and are not readily willing to accept credit cards due to the fees. Also I have inflexible dates. I realize why people just go to all inclusive resorts or big name liveaboards as they have booking agents in the US and usually one or two phone calls can get it all put together.
Hello @kevindavison6019. I can say that I am jealous, as the Red Sea is a bucket list dive for me. I completely understand how difficult it can be planning trips out of the country.
Nice video… nice meeting you at the Dealer Summit
Glad you liked the video @stevebonck663. It was nice meeting you as well.
Are u still working for fire department ?
Hello @michaelgallager, I have retired as a volunteer Firefighter and EMT. However, our Public Safety and Salvage Team still operate under private contracts for the same department and multiple departments in our area for any and all water related calls including missing persons, recoveries, and water rescue callouts. Other than those callouts, the answer is no.
Logistic = Assistance dive instructor & dive master.
Providing they get specific directions to help out, otherwise their failure becomes your failure
You are correct @michaelgallager3062.
I liked this video - nice job as usual. I'm not an instructor but it helps me understand what the instructors that I use go through.... Maybe I'll stay a Dive Master.
Hello @edwardwagner588, believe me when I say this. 99.9% of all Instructors have an a tremendous amount of respect for Divemasters. They make our jobs easier. I treat my Divemasters as equals. Its always nice to have an extra hand and even an extra set of eyes at time to keep track of students. Divemasters need more recognition then what they get sometimes.
Good thing you have a pickup with a shell over it. I do think you could have cut down the gear a bit. There are parts of every job that people don't like. For me whether an instructor or other jobs it is paper work.
Hello @jeffconley6366, the truck and camper top definitely makes life easier on me.