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21-Watt HID Light Head Primary Dive Light for sale New 2009 used 4 times perfect condition

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FITNESS FOR DIVING - A UTD PERSPECTIVE

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Kristof Damen replied to Michael Harrison's discussion '21-Watt HID Light Head Primary Dive Light for sale New 2009 used 4 times perfect condition'

How much did you get for it? Kristof

Sep 16, 2010

21-Watt HID Light Head Primary Dive Light for sale New 2009 used 4 times perfect condition

I purchased the Halcyon 21 watt HID ligtht new last summer from instrucot James Mott. Used it for a couple of training dives and two wreck dives. It is in new condition and the battery has been regularly conditioned. Financial hardship forces sale. My price is U.S. $950 dollars, firm, plus shipping/insurance requested by purchaser. Item will go on ebay August 27, 2010 so act now if interested. Thanks for looking. Mike Harrison (248)-930-5330

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Alan C Crane replied to Michael Harrison's discussion 'Clorox Ultimate Choice Gloves - good for drygloves?' in the group UTD Equipment Configuration

I have made quite a few of these tools which work exceedingly well, based on Ken's description of the tool he devised. I'd be happy to send one. $15 will land you one to any Zip in the lower 48. Seattle Marine is the go-to for…

Aug 6, 2009

Michael Harrison replied to Michael Harrison's discussion 'FITNESS FOR DIVING - A UTD PERSPECTIVE'

Very interesting. Thank you. I wonder about CO2 in a repetitive dive situation however. Thoughts, anyone.

Jul 29, 2009

Jason Renoux replied to Michael Harrison's discussion 'FITNESS FOR DIVING - A UTD PERSPECTIVE'

Hi This was in the American College of Sport Medecine. Normal to be fit when diving, being rec or tec. Here it states that mild exercice at last stop increase blood flow and therefore help offgassing. How about that?...Bring your exercice bike on…

Jul 28, 2009

richard crabb and Michael Harrison are now friends Jul 28, 2009

Michael Harrison replied to Chad Brunner's discussion 'UTD goodman handle light configuration' in the group UTD Equipment Configuration

Any pictures of your setup, Jeff?

Jul 28, 2009

Michael Harrison replied to Michael Harrison's discussion 'FITNESS FOR DIVING - A UTD PERSPECTIVE'

Yes, I would love it if some more of the UTD leadership could chime in on this subject. Great point. Excersize does up our CO2 loading and DAN cautions against too much re DCS. Thoughts?

Jul 18, 2009

Lauri DeVore replied to Michael Harrison's discussion 'FITNESS FOR DIVING - A UTD PERSPECTIVE'

On the flip side, is there ever a point when you can exercise too much? I train for tri's and marathons, so having daily workouts of 2-4 hours is pretty normal for me. I do limit my self to one shallow dive, the day before any big effort. I…

Jul 17, 2009

Michael Harrison replied to Michael Harrison's discussion 'FITNESS FOR DIVING - A UTD PERSPECTIVE'

Thanks, Richard. I think I will order a copy. Mike

Jul 15, 2009

Richard replied to Michael Harrison's discussion 'FITNESS FOR DIVING - A UTD PERSPECTIVE'

Brian, 250 calories per meal?? That's like 2 carrots or 25% for a snausage. Michael, Cameron Martz has a good book you might want to reference: http://www.divefitness.com/html/guides.html

Jul 15, 2009

George K. Watson replied to Michael Harrison's discussion 'FITNESS FOR DIVING - A UTD PERSPECTIVE'

I do intense cardio, either riding or running or both, 3-5 times/week. I also do some yoga and some weightlifting. I think the important thing is to do something. I would give priority to cardio, at least a few times a week, and then…

Jul 15, 2009

Brian Wiederspan replied to Michael Harrison's discussion 'FITNESS FOR DIVING - A UTD PERSPECTIVE'

Good question, Michael. We don't have a specific or suggested fitness plan, though we all believe that being in physical shape makes for safer and more enjoyable dives. Personally, I do cardio for at least 35-40 minutes, 4 days per week and…

Jul 15, 2009

Gas Management Seminar and Tune Up Dive at Gilboa Quarry, OH

July 18, 2009 to July 19, 2009

James Mott will be hosting a FREE Gas Management Seminar on Saturday 18JUL09 at Gilboa Quarry in Findlay, OH and a UTD/DIR experience/tune-up/ dive on Sunday 19JUL09 starting at 9am. A question and answer session will follow the Gas Mgt Seminar and Sunday will involve dry land and in-water work. All who are interested are welcome to attend, but space may be limited.James Mott’s Gas Management Seminar has received great praise over the last two years and is back again FOR FREE, for those of you…See More

Michael Harrison might attend James Mott's event Jul 15, 2009

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FITNESS FOR DIVING - A UTD PERSPECTIVE

Seeing A.G. bang out a triathlon got me to thinking. As we all know, fitness has a impact on our resistance to DCS and is otherwise important to safe diving. Does UTD have a suggested fitness plan for its divers? What strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular exercises are best for advancing divers? How about diet? Thanks, Mike

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Lynne Flaherty replied to Michael Harrison's discussion 'Why the HOG? Why not good buckles? Looking for the UTD answer to this old question.' in the group UTD Equipment Configuration

Oh, and I thought I'd add that I have a right shoulder with reduced range of motion, because of past surgery . . . And I have the wrist gauges and the whole nine yards. Sometimes it IS a bit of a pain to get in and out of the harness, but if…

Jul 14, 2009

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What are your levels of training?: Open Water Diver, Advanced Diver, Nitrox Diver

Favorite Dive Sites (water, not internet): new ones

About me:: I was one of those kids who grew up watching the Jacques Cousteau every week and dreaming of diving. My first SCUBA was a milk jug duck taped to a straw that I tried to squeeze air out of at a local swimming pool. Ironically, I started "commercial" diving before I was a certified rec diver when I got a summer job at 15 with a company that installed pilings along river front homes in northern Michigan. My job was to sit at the bottom with a waterjet and assist the piling driver for hours at a time with a continual air supply. It was cold and zero vis. I remember the cold and the vertigo interrupted by the constant clank of the pile driver. Certified through SSI at 16, I dove the cold waters of Michigan inland and great lakes until my first trip to the Florida Keys at 19. The ocean blew me away and I was hooked for life. Received my advanced open water through PADI in 1991. I am currently also certified in Nitrox though PADI and drysuits through SSI. I have also (as of July, 2009, also UTD Essentials and Ratio Deco with Rec 3 pending in 2 weeks!) In addition to the Great Lakes and Keys, I have dove in California, Jamaica, Aruba, Bonaire, Roaton Honduras, Maylasia, Cayman Islands, and many trips to my first (reef) love, Cozumel, Mexico. Technical and deep diving has always fascinated me and I have finally decided that the time has come to further enhance my training and skills and explore beyond traditional recreational limits and training. I have known UTD Instructor James Mott for a number of years and his enthusiasm for UTD (as well as his tremendous experience and knowledge of technical diving) persuaded me to go UTD. I will blog my progress and would love to meet like minded individuals. Hit me up. All the best, Mike

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Salvo gone? Say it ain't so?

Posted on June 30, 2009 at 7:08pm 3 Comments 0 Likes

I just picked this up on decostop: "Unfortunately, due to the never ending litigation with Halcyon we are closing the doors permanently on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your support through our colorful history. If you have an order or a repair on the books with us it will be processed and completed, but we are no longer booking new orders.

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Best regards,

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Salvo Manufacturing" Please someone tell me… Continue

UTD thanks for the great customer service!

Posted on June 17, 2009 at 4:40pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

I want share a recent experience I had with UTD customer service. I was signing up for another class with James Mott at Sea the World Scuba in Farmington Hills Michigan after really enjoying the Essentials and the Ratio Deco (with Andrew G and James). I mistakenly purchased the online class for Technical Diver as well as the CD. After talking with James, I realized that the class coming up was actually REC 3. I sent an email to Jeff Seckendorf and within less than 24 hours he switched me to Rec… Continue

UTD Essentials - an essential class for any diver at any level - WOW!

Posted on June 1, 2009 at 5:30pm 11 Comments 0 Likes

I just finished the UTD Essentials class taught by James Mott, a UTD instructor and manager of Sea the World Scuba in Farmington Hills, Michigan. I would some up the experience with one word: Wow!

To explain, I need to give you some of my background. Although I would never have considered myself anywhere near an "expert" diver, I am 42 years old and received my Open Water Certification at the age of 16 from another agency. In 1991, after well over 200 dives, I went on to acquire my… Continue

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At 6:33pm on June 16, 2009, David Berman said…: Great to meet you too Mike.
no worries on leaving; something to pay for the bills has to come first.

Looking forward to when we can cross paths again. maybe get some practice dives in up at gilboa?

Dave

At 7:43pm on June 5, 2009, Mark Maher said…: Hey Mike,
Sorry I didn't get back to you...just saw your post a few minutes ago.

At 11:11am on May 20, 2009, Mark Maher said…: Just saw your post on my wall. Did you hear anything else about the class portions being up here?

At 3:02pm on May 18, 2009, CatManDave said…: Water is cold and rarely clear but it is also very diverse and full of life. I need to get out soon.

At 12:34pm on May 15, 2009, Mark Maher said…: Mike,

Next weekend is not going to work for me. We are doing some major network infrastructure changes at work and I'll be there most of the weekend.

Are you still looking at trying to get to Gilboa early on Friday the 29th?
If so I can set you up with my buddy, and there is a chance that I may be able to make it down for the day too.

Mark

At 5:15am on May 9, 2009, Mark Maher said…: Hey Mike,
Just sent you a message. Let me know if you'd like to meet up prior to class.

Mark

At 6:00am on May 6, 2009, James Mott said…: Hi and welcome. I'm so glad you decided to join us here at Unified Team Diving!

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