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Dorset Spearing 2008
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Congratulations Milkman, who needs sleep anyway. That bass mobile isn't a secret Flasher project by any chance? Best wishes to the family.
Hi guys, dived at tilly whim today for the first time. When i first arrived, it looked a lil sketchy, but once i was in the water it was ok. Viz was about 2-3 metres though, which sucked and there wasnt much around. just wondered if anyone could give me any advice about how far people go round to the right or to the left of the jetty, or how far out they go? im still abit cautious of the place you see!
Also, has anyone dived at dancing ledge? if do, is it worth a dip?
Thanks
Also, has anyone dived at dancing ledge? if do, is it worth a dip?
Thanks
Hi all, just got a chance to read the comments, must admit im assuming it was a mistaken comment or possibly bad use of the english language by Titus, We were both pretty sure we had seen Salmon and wanted to look and confirm it.. out of general interest, at least that was the case for me and having dived with titus for the past seven years can pretty much guarantee that was also the case. The previous sighting provided him with an easy shot but obviouslty it wasn't taken suppose this should speak for itself. As Titus isn't on DB i'll apologise on his behalf and say hand on I heart, I believe it was just an error of wording.
Joe
Joe
Hi everybody.
1st of all congratulations again Milkman,I am sure Ella will be a great swimmer.
I'm planning to go for a quick dive on thursday evening after work ,is anybody interested in a buddy?.I ' ll finish work around 4;30-5;00 so can be in the water around 6;00,not sure on weather conditions,otherwise saturday or sunday might be another possibility.
Last weekend went with a friend in a boat around kimmeridge area and scored my 1st sea bass of the season and some tasty spider crabs (I loved them as good spaniard),I have not had many chances this year yet .viz was good and sea was flat calm,just perfect.I have got the bug big time.
Also I have got a question for you guys ,I have been suffering ear trouble for a while and a doctor has diagnosed surfers ear, some kind of exostosis of the ear drum.I wear ear plugs now.So the question is : do you always equalise when you descend or you skip it sometimes if in a rush ?,if you equalise when do you do it while you are descending or when you are at the bottom?.
Hubsby,no experience at all at dancing ledge.
1st of all congratulations again Milkman,I am sure Ella will be a great swimmer.
I'm planning to go for a quick dive on thursday evening after work ,is anybody interested in a buddy?.I ' ll finish work around 4;30-5;00 so can be in the water around 6;00,not sure on weather conditions,otherwise saturday or sunday might be another possibility.
Last weekend went with a friend in a boat around kimmeridge area and scored my 1st sea bass of the season and some tasty spider crabs (I loved them as good spaniard),I have not had many chances this year yet .viz was good and sea was flat calm,just perfect.I have got the bug big time.
Also I have got a question for you guys ,I have been suffering ear trouble for a while and a doctor has diagnosed surfers ear, some kind of exostosis of the ear drum.I wear ear plugs now.So the question is : do you always equalise when you descend or you skip it sometimes if in a rush ?,if you equalise when do you do it while you are descending or when you are at the bottom?.
Hubsby,no experience at all at dancing ledge.
Hi guys, i'm going spearfishing in dorset 26th june - 2nd july.
A week solid of spearfishing, BBQ and beer with mates, just gotta hope it's good weather/vis!
I'm an absolute beginner spearo but have had some practice with freediving and have done several hours target practice in freshwater.
My question is where would a good place to start be? basically anywhere from lyme regis to swanage, during the week we are going to try several areas.
Would lulworth cove, warbarrow bay be a good place to start off?
If any of you guys are gonna be in during the week would be great to get some tips etc!
Cheers.
A week solid of spearfishing, BBQ and beer with mates, just gotta hope it's good weather/vis!
I'm an absolute beginner spearo but have had some practice with freediving and have done several hours target practice in freshwater.
My question is where would a good place to start be? basically anywhere from lyme regis to swanage, during the week we are going to try several areas.
Would lulworth cove, warbarrow bay be a good place to start off?
If any of you guys are gonna be in during the week would be great to get some tips etc!
Cheers.
Ok getting a free pass for this weekend so I will be hitting the Dorset Coast Saturday or Sunday.:friday Anyone diving Portland area would love a vis / fish report. 
Or I am happy to look near the Weymouth area. Initial plan is to check Newton, Chesil, or the Grove areas.
Or I am happy to look near the Weymouth area. Initial plan is to check Newton, Chesil, or the Grove areas.
Hey Cesar - the only ear plugs I know of which can be used for diving with at all are 'Docs Pro Plugs' do a search on the forum for the links. It is generally considered a really bad idea to dive with the outer ear blocked up as whatever you put in there can get crushed right in with the pressure of the depth. This could make it hard to get out, could damage your ear drum and could make it impossible to equalise. There are loads of threads on surfers ear etc on the site.
Re. equalising - I don't know how anyone can dive without it - for me at least it is just too painful. But the best tip I ever had on this subject is simply to equalise on the surface before you dive - rather than waiting for the need at 1-2 meters. This has overcome alot of problems I had at the time.
In terms of infections I have tried a few things including dousing the outer ear after a dive with white wine vinegar and putting olive oil in there before diving. Not sure of the real medical benefits of either of these but they do seem to have a following in some places.
Good Luck...
Very finely crushed garlic mixed into vaseline rubbed into your ears will prevent almost all infections.
Sounds odd i know but allicin, a compound within freshly crushed garlic is a very potent antimicrobial and will not irritate the ear like many other antispeptic solutions.
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Sounds odd i know but allicin, a compound within freshly crushed garlic is a very potent antimicrobial and will not irritate the ear like many other antispeptic solutions.
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There are two types - vented and non-vented. You MUST buy the vented ones for diving, so you can equalise!
'Swim ear' is a great little product - just isopropyl alcohol that dries the water out after diving. You can buy it in Boots!
Thanks Cesar! And congratulations to you too!
Interesting. Never heard of equalising at the surface -- presumably you are not equalising but opening up the eustachean tube and/or pre-pressurizing the inside of the ear (the latter strikes me as potentially dangerous but the former sounds like a good idea if that's how it works).
They use olive oil to keep the ears clear of wax on the continent & I know of doctors prescribing/recommending evening primrose oil for similar use. I asked a GP about this and he thought olive oil would be fine. Another GP prescribed some drops to clear an infection in my ears, I forget the name (posted earlier though) but it is a combination drug (perhaps steriod & antibiotic) & was quickly effective. However, I thought surfer's ear was reduction of ear opening due to bone growth (due to excessive exposure to cold water?).
X - you are right - not equalising technically - just going through the motions on the surface - however for me this does mean advance pressurisation via Valsalva - not found this to be a problem in my case and has actually reduced problems I was getting with inner ear barotrauma which left me having to climb up a pebble beach on my hands and knees - couldn't stand up.
Can you imagine that - a fully grown man (well I'm not growing any more anyway) in camoflage rubber wetsuit carrying a speargun crawling up a busy beach in the summer - I'm sure I barely looked humanrofl
Can you imagine that - a fully grown man (well I'm not growing any more anyway) in camoflage rubber wetsuit carrying a speargun crawling up a busy beach in the summer - I'm sure I barely looked humanrofl
Thanks everybody for the advice,certainly I have been using vented docs pro plugs as recommended by GP so I can equalise.I have never tried to equalise in the surface ,I 'll try and let you know.
Mr X ,you are right ,surfers ear is actually a calcification that can lead to bone growth in the tympanic membrane (ear drum),usually happens just simply by contact with very cold waters (and the water in England is cold...) and the best is trying to cover but letting somehow a bit of space to equalise.
I have to admit since I have been using them is more bearable ,I used to get otitis externa (aural infections) every season ,I tried all ear drops you could imagine including some for dogs and of course oils particularly olive oil ,that looked like a salad and certainly it did not work for me.
Thanks again
Mr X ,you are right ,surfers ear is actually a calcification that can lead to bone growth in the tympanic membrane (ear drum),usually happens just simply by contact with very cold waters (and the water in England is cold...) and the best is trying to cover but letting somehow a bit of space to equalise.
I have to admit since I have been using them is more bearable ,I used to get otitis externa (aural infections) every season ,I tried all ear drops you could imagine including some for dogs and of course oils particularly olive oil ,that looked like a salad and certainly it did not work for me.
Thanks again
Cesar, with regards equalising different things work for different people but you definitely need to equalise on the way down to the bottom otherwise you might suffer the consequences! You can burst an ear drum if you go down too far without equalising - not a good idea! The best technique for me is to equalise all the way down, trying to do it before you feel any pain. This way the narrow tube between your middle ear and your airway and your various sinuses will not become inflammed, which may lead to an infection or make it more and more difficult to equalise on the day. Keeping head down whilst descending at a steady pace and ascending steadily should help with your ears and your bottom times too. It can take time to get this right but it will make diving more fun and safer too. I think that even the best divers sometimes have problems with their ears but they are worth looking after.. hope this helps, Will.