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> "Hoges in WA" bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
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>>> Thats about right I also got 28m at my deepest point, also did a second
>>> dive sticking to the middle section that was about 18m. I've got in my
>>> log people that there were people snorkeling at the shallow end that was
>>> only in 3-4m. Have you dived the Wall at the other end?
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>> You mean the Wall at Menjangan? I dived that 23/5/84. Took off from
>> Kuta at about 5:30am and didn't get there until about 10:30. Long way in
>> those days over one lane bridges laid with railway sleepers. It was
>> unusual walking over the reef in ankle deep water and looking down at a
>> 1200 foot drop off. I dived the inside of the island on the second
>> dive - another Triggerfish shadowing us so I made like a rhino with my
>> dive knife and dared the bastard to self-destruct on my face.
>> God I'm getting old! Memories memories.

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> I was actually talking about "The Wall" or " The Drop Off" at the other
> end of the beach. Really a very nice dive. Got to USAT Liberty and there
> were so many others that our hired tour leader said give "The wall" and
> "Coral gardens " ago. Did those and by the time we finished 2 fantastic
> dives it was to late to do the Liberty so came back the next day. All
> happy, our guide " I know the cheapest and best dive shop for air and
> gear" made a extra money and we had 2 days of great diving. I know our
> guide ripped us off/ mayed a good profit on us but still cheaper than
> going through a commercial company and also diving in Aus so good luck to
> him. If you are approached by this type of person know your costs and know
> the legitimate shops so you get a good/clean airfill and you should save
> money.

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