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Dive Log > cpdagen > Balmorhea State Park
Tue, April 4, 2017
Dives: 4
Bottom Time: 120 minutes
Max Depth: 16-20ft/5-6m
Avg Viz: 51-60ft/16-18m
Water Temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C
Weight: 4
Exposure Suit: Fullsuit - 3 (Boots)
Tank Type: AL - 80cf/11L
Gas Type: Air
Dive Type: Altitude, Training
Dive Buddy:   Daniel Gonzales (Instructor 321590)
Balmorhea State Park
Toyahvale, TX
Water Type: Fresh
Entry Type: Shore
Advanced Open Water Training Dives 1-4
Dive 1: PPB | IN: 10:17 OUT: 10:55, 3000PSI -2000PSI
Dive 2: Compass Navigation | IN: 11:34 OUT: 12:10, 2000PSI-800PSI
lunch
Dive 3: Altitude | IN: 14:15 OUT: 14:54, 3000PSI -2500PSI
Dive 4: Search & Recovery | IN: 13:55 OUT:14:09, 2500PSI - 1000PSI

Turtles! Pup Fish and wind.

We started our 2 1/2 hour drive at 6AM. A nice leisurely drive out with a noticeable wind. We arrived thinking we would have the entire park to ourselves. No other divers present, but the pool was used by others. My first dive I did not need any weight at all. I noticed that my lower back muscles were strained so I added 4 lbs of weight to take my mind off buoyancy. We did a lot of skills development. Deployed the dive sausage on the last dive and used a lift bag on the search and recovery dive. The only dive that remains is the deep dive in the blue hole. That dive is scheduled for May 18 and/or 19th.