AboutMike Giles Expertise I am a Master Scuba Instructor with over 6000 dives. I can answer questions on general diving techniques, diving education and diver training. I can offer suggestions on the use and selection of proper dive equipment, general maintenance of dive equipment as well as diving equipment repair. I can also offer suggestions on air conservation techniques and buoyancy control. As a dive shop owner for 17 years, I can offer suggestions on starting/running a dive business.
Experience I have been diving for 52 years, teaching diving for 47 years and owned a diving business for 17 years. I am a certified regulator repair technician for several different brands and a certified scuba cylinder inspector.
Organizations I am currently a member of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), Divers Alert Network (DAN), International Resort and Retailer Association and the Better Business Bureau
Publications Undercurrent magazine and Divers Chapbook
Education/Credentials I am a Master Scuba Diver Trainer with 15 distinct specialty instructor ratings, Rescue Diver Instructor, Medic-First Aid Instructor and I have degrees in Chemical Engineering, Biology and Radiologic Technology.
Expert: Mike Giles Date: 5/30/2008 Subject: Shark Suits
Question I am interested in purchasing a protective suit. I snorkle and windsurf in Fla in an area frequented by numerous sharks. What would work best for me and where can I purchase. I can find articles on suits but not purchase info. Thank you
Answer Hi Donald
I wouldn't recommend wearing a protective (chain mail) shark suit while snorkeling or windsurfing since the suits weigh around 40 pounds and it would be almost impossible to perform these activities while wearing one. I would try Googling "chain mail suits" or "protective shark suits" and see what you can find. I have never had the opportunity to purchase one personally so I can't give you any first hand information on where to get them. They are not available through any of my suppliers. If you do find them, expect to pay several thousand dollars for one!!
Donald, I know this isn't exactly what you hoped to hear but I would hate to see you spend all that money and then find that you couldn't use the suit for what you have in mind.
Sincerely,
Mike Giles
Mike's Dive Center
mikescuba.com
