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Freeze-A-Palooza 2009

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Will you be attending the Next FREEZE-A-PALOOZA?


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WTF. Are you posting on DB from your phone? lol

PM sent to all participants with an upload community link for photos and video.
 
Heck yeah from the phone! Love technology. PS. Just passing through Rockford, I just want to be home!
 
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All I can say is "WOW" what a great day.

In the past 8 years of freediving under the ice, and 25 years of scuba diving under the ice, I don't think I've ever had such a great time. The weather was fantastic, the people were terrific, and the food was great.

I'll post pictures later on, but I just had to say what a great time it was. The no suit ice dives where pretty wild- aren't they called Crazy Canadians?

Jon
 
..and the food was great.

Gotta say that this one surprised me a lot. That was a seriously awesome spread...and much needed after the "Mexican wrestler plunge".

2+ hours in the water on an ice dive. If it weren't for the wind, I think we could have stayed in the hole 'til sundown. Well, not me - but, you guys could have.
 
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Here's the first set of shots- all Ted (unirdna).

He seemed to have the perfect sandals for walking on the bottom of the ice.

Jon
 

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A few more of Chris (ILdiver), Jeremy (Wreckrunner) and me- Jon.

Fantastic vis, the warmest temps we've had in a month, and no snow cover -for lots of light- made for a memorable day.
 

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This would be the last of my still photos. I have some great video that I need to go through and see what I can pull off of it. All of the no-suit dives were on my video.

Jon
 

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I had a BLAST! I wish we had more time and I could stay a little bit warmer- but My toes were getting cold. I figured if Ted is jumping in with no suit- I better do it at that time. I don't know If I can describe the pain. AWESOME. I don't know If I've ever got out of the water so fast. GREAT FOOD. Looking forward to Next Time.
 

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Some more pictures..........
 

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A few More................
 

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Hola Wisconsin!
Here Cozumel!
Great pictures!
Real men!
Next time I'll pass again.....
We have one thing in comon. Clear blue sky :t
 
A few video stills from the no suit dives.

Jon
 

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This was for sure the best ICE DIVE I ever had, no joke.

Thank You all for a great company, safe dives, GREAT FOOD and fun time in this beautiful state of Wisconsin.
Two hours we spent in the water was a blast time, amazing underwater scenery and pure relax in a no stress way.
The best medicine for everyday struggles!!! You should prescribe it to Your depressed patients, Jeremy.

See You again in near future boys and girls



WIIL team.............................Jet Pack operator......................Chris's compact housing.....Proper hydration
 

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Looks like a blast guys...Ah, brings back memories. Keep up the good work. Kudos from WA.
 
WreckRunner and NoStress.....The crew moving the block of ice......Scott with a chainsaw:rcard.........Hot tubbin it
 

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unirdna messing up Jon's clam water for the photo.......unirdna goin all Spiderman
 

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Whopperhead prepares for the no wetsuit dive.....ILDiver goes for the no wetsuit dive
 

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unirdna's posed down and entry for the final no wetsuit dive of the day
 

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Guys , Please tell me the secret.
How thick are your jummers???
12mm?
You are frozen nuts:)
 
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