Oracle
AKA Lorrie
Chief Fun Officer. SSI Rescue Diver. Diving since 2014
About Me
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Musician. Playing instruments, any one I could get my hands on, was my life in high school. Music was my lifeline through the angst of the teenage years. I still play to this day.
Favorite Travel Location and Why?
Hawaii where my soul is at peace, Ireland where my spirit is at peace, Alaska’s majestic beauty, Bonaire’s coral on steroids, Australia because it’s amazing
What is your Dream Travel Location and Why?
Fiji, Samoa, Raja Ampat, anywhere I can dive
When I'm off I like to?
Play tenor sax, host pool parties, learn something new
Favorite Movie?
Dirty Dancing
Favorite Florida Fish?
Parrot Fish because they poop sand…lol…
Favorite Aquatic Animal?
Dolphin, Turtles, Coral, anything new I haven’t seen yet
What's next?
Tech diving. Longer and deeper underwater. Did I mention I love a good adrenaline rush?
Dive Topics
Why do you want be part of the SCUBA Industry?
I’ll use any excuse to be in the water exploring. Working in scuba is a bonus!
What sets you apart as a diver?
My superpower…Endurance. I’m not fast, but I will keep going. I also love a good time and want to help others have a good time too!
What got you into diving?
My dive buddy wanted someone to attend open water class with her. That was an easy yes. I’ve always wanted to dive.
Where did you first dive?
Rainbow River, Florida
Favorite Dive Site?
My last dive site. I love them all! Great Barrier Reef, Bonaire, Cozumel, Hawaii, Florida Keys.
Favorite Dive Specialty Class?
Wreck Diving because I love a good adrenaline rush. Next up, cave diving!
My Dive Gear
Regulator: Aqua Lung Titan QC first stage
Why: Breathing off of this is a dream. I was trying so many regulators and once I found this I know my search was over
Octopus: Integrated Zegle
Why: What's not to love about an integrated secondary. No extra hoses
BCD: Zeagle Zena
Why: Love the minimal streamlined effect.
Dive Computer: Oceanic Veo 1.0
Why: Simple and provides the basic that I am looking for now. Eventually I will get a tech diving computer.
Mask: Deep Sea
Why: Fits well and I liked the splash of color
Fins: Aquatics Split Fin
Why: Easy on the joints with the Propeller fin technology
Snorkel: Cressi
Why: It was not overly bulky and matched my mask
Knife: XSscuba Neuro Knife
Why: Love the features: 9” titanium blade with self-locking sheath, 2” serrated edge, line cutter. Great for strapping to my calf and works great with dive gloves.