Red Granite...

[Chris H]

Todd and I dove Redgranite Quarry yesterday.  Doug showed up, but he unfortunately forgot some gear.  It turns out that it is tough to dive this time of year with no drysuit.

Visibility was pretty good, but not nearly as good as I have seen in previous years.  I was able to see a golf ball from the surface in the pickle factory bay, but it was a little hazy.  We went as deep as the 80' boat, and I'd say vis was 10-15ft there.  Vis seemed  best between 55 and 75'.  The temp was 41 at depth, and around 50 in the shallow bay.  Total dive time was 68 minutes, at which time I was cold enough to get some new insulation on the way home.  Wait a minute, Stevens Point isn't really on the way to Madison from Redgranite...

Also tried the new Halcyon Evolve wing.  40lbs with double steel 80s and I really like it.  In fact if anyone is interested in a 55# Halcyon Explorer in excellent condition, I will get the 60lb Evolve for my 130s.  I will probably try the 40lb with them, but it may fall a bit short on the surface with the 130s