Location

Chicago, ILUSA

Member of this
Meetup Group since

November 30, 2006

Introduction

I'm a GUE Tech 1 diver and my main interests are shipwreck penetration diving, underwater photography and watching reef critters.

Where did you find out about the Chicago Scuba Meetup Group?

dlent

What is the best dive experience you have ever had?

Shark feeding dives in the Bahamas, penetrating the Hilma Hooker and GUEF.

Why did you join the Chicago Scuba Meetup?

To dive a lot and lead by example.

Where have you dived?

Bahamas, Bonaire, Fort Lauderdale, Lake Michigan, Arizona (believe it or not), Milwaukee, Door County and local quarries.

When were you certified? How many dives have you logged?

I was certified 4 years ago and I've done 303 dives.

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  • New Discussion Reply
    David Lent replied to a discussion - 8 hours ago
    David Lent

    WWII plane retrieved from Lake Michigan 65 years later

    "LOL. I remember he was arrogant, but what did he do to irritate you?"

  • New Discussion
    David Lent started a new discussion - Nov 1
    David Lent

    Special CSM Pricing for DIN to Yoke Converters & Dive Flags/Floats

    "I've got a bunch of brand new DIN to Yoke Converters and Dive Flags/Floats that I'm offering to CSM members for a discount...."

  • New Discussion Reply
    David Lent replied to a discussion - Oct 26
    David Lent

    George Morley - buoy removed for 2009

    "I never understood why they remove the buoy at the end of the season. The ice isn't going to ruin it."

  • New Discussion
    David Lent started a new discussion - Oct 20
    David Lent

    Meetings

    "Those of you who don't attend the meetings, should consider attending. We had the best presentation ever today and you shouldn't miss out."

  • New Discussion Reply
    David Lent replied to a discussion - Oct 15
    David Lent

    SI Tech drysuit hose recall

    "Whoever wrote the news story, probably doesn't understand much about drysuits. The air in the drysuit doesn't keep it watertight... It keeps the suit from squeezing the diver."

  • New Discussion Reply
    David Lent replied to a discussion - Sep 28
    David Lent

    Diving in a habor (Like Burnham during cleanup)

    "I dove in Burnham harbor about 3 years ago and I got an oily residue on my gear. I don't know what the Coast Guard regulations are, but I won't dive in anymore dirty harbors because I don't want oil on my gear...."

  • New Photo Tag
    Daniel tagged David Lent in a photo - Sep 8
  • New Photo Comment
    David Lent commented on a photo - Sep 6

    "Nice pictures and it looks like the vis was good."

  • New Discussion Reply
    David Lent replied to a discussion - Aug 17
    David Lent

    World Diving Record Broken at Sail Bunaken

    "Gilboa divers need not worry, it's a goofy World Record that serves absolutely no purpose to the dive community."

  • New Photo Comment
    David Lent commented on a photo - Aug 12

    "Ha Ha! I own this anchor now!"