Hydrogen
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Long story short:
I'm new to diving but getting into it for underwater archaeology. Myself and several friends are going on a 6 week underwater archaeology field school in October 2011. Ive started my Basic OW and should dive in 2 weeks, then ill be doing my Advanced OW and then advanced nitrox and decompression procedures.
After weeks of research on forums (only joined yesterday though) ,talking to a few local dive shops and talking to some archaeologists (here at my school and the people who run the field school) I've decided to go with a BP/W.
What im looking for is a BP/W that I can use single or double tanks on and doesn't break the bank. This is going to be the second highest $$ value piece of gear I have to buy besides my drysuit. I'm looking to spend about 500 bones. If i need a separate backplate for doubles than that doesn't need to to be factored into the cost as I wont be diving doubles from the start.
Thanks All, I found way more information on these forums than anywhere else!
I do not wish to start a Jacket/Vest VS BP/W debate, I've already read hundreds.
I'm new to diving but getting into it for underwater archaeology. Myself and several friends are going on a 6 week underwater archaeology field school in October 2011. Ive started my Basic OW and should dive in 2 weeks, then ill be doing my Advanced OW and then advanced nitrox and decompression procedures.
After weeks of research on forums (only joined yesterday though) ,talking to a few local dive shops and talking to some archaeologists (here at my school and the people who run the field school) I've decided to go with a BP/W.
What im looking for is a BP/W that I can use single or double tanks on and doesn't break the bank. This is going to be the second highest $$ value piece of gear I have to buy besides my drysuit. I'm looking to spend about 500 bones. If i need a separate backplate for doubles than that doesn't need to to be factored into the cost as I wont be diving doubles from the start.
Thanks All, I found way more information on these forums than anywhere else!
I do not wish to start a Jacket/Vest VS BP/W debate, I've already read hundreds.