Vintage Scuba: "The Skin Diver" 1953 - S09E17

[@markdanielczyk944]

I miss Skin Diver magazine, the first magazine I ever subscribed too(before I became a diver). From the 80's until the end of the line. Good times!

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Right on Mark. Looking at the pages make me wonder how any of us survived. A

[@markdanielczyk944]

@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter I started diving in '88. Back in the '50's men were men!

[@Lordvader330]

I love these videos. Alec is a treasure.

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Thank you L.V. A

[@vincentsubmarinismo774]

Thank you for sharing Alec 👍😁🇬🇧

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

No problem 👍 A

[@sammoyers905]

As always, a great look back, Alec. Keep 'em coming. Dive safe

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Thanks, will do!

[@josephgurneck2577]

👍awesome 👍

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Thanks 🤗

[@sammy.scubaaddicts7846]

Great video Alec

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Glad you enjoyed it Sammy. A

[@carllafrance5510]

Excellent presenttation Alex I remember the old Cornelius compressors. Use to be ableto by them at the army surplus storel Have a great day !

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Look for my video on the famous Cornelius Tank Compressor, S05E02 in Vintage Scuba. Bring back memories Carl. A

[@jacquespoirier9071]

the time where skin diving was pure adventure .... today, it is an industry where conformity have made its place and the adventurous spirit faded a bit. excellent video.

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Thank you Jacques. A

[@mattmarsch7882]

I agree Jacques but you don’t need to conform. You can still be adventurous on your own terms. The bigger issue where I live is access

[@Will-ol9lp]

We still free dive with spearguns down here in Fl and get big ones still. Always a great video. I’ve never seen a bad video yet from y’all. Love the stuff y’all produce

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

That's awesome Will, thanks. A

[@kirkthejerkthe1st]

I'd like to see more of the advertisements in these issues.

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

I did a Vintage Scuba on ads a while back. Search my playlist to find it. A

[@davids7550]

Alec, I always wondered why Courtney Brown was replaced by Ricou Browning in the later season. Did Courtney get the ax? Browning certainly went on to bigger things and stayed busy, but Courtney Brown pretty much disappeared.

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

No controversy I know of, just changed due to other projects. A

[@georgefloyd4143]

I was curious what equipment they used in Operation Highjump when they were diving in the Antarctic? This was 1946 to 1947, scuba diving in sub freezing temperatures.. YT channel PeriscopeFilm released a video about the operation where they show the divers

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

My good friend Wikipedia had the answer: On January 1, 1947, Lieutenant Commander Thompson and Chief Petty Officer Dixon utilized "Jack Browne" masks and DESCO oxygen rebreathers to log the first dive by Americans under the Antarctic.

[@PROSTO4Tabal]

Lung divers where living in golden age of scuba diving

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

I think so too. Still, todays gear is so much safer and comfortable. A

[@davids7550]

What do you know aboot (Canadian, eh?) The Ron Ely and Kimber Sissons Sea Hunt series from 1987? I do not seem to find much at all about it. It seems to be lost forever. I am curious about it, although I will always bend my knee and bow upon the Altar of Bridges.

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Your asking about the 1987 remake. Guess what? I cover that in my video S09E11 "1961 The Aquanauts", they are in the latter half. Hope its educational. A

[@petethehandyman9185]

Awesome dive history!😊 Should be a PADI specialty course on dive history!

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

That would be cool! A