Twin Tanks

[craig chamberlain]

I am a padi rescue diver with more than 100 dives. I am not qualified as a technical diver and i have never done it. I have the scubapro t-black bcd and i heard that with the bibo kit i could "twin up". Would this be allowed for me to do so with no extra training? If so can you please tell me how to connect my reg to which tank.

Thanks
Craig Thomas Chamberlain

 

[tbone1004]

no extra training required to dive doubles, although you may want to dive a bit with someone who is experienced in doubles to help out some. No experience with the T-black BCD, but
Equipment Configuration | Global Underwater Explorers
there's a good side as far as how to configure your regs

 

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Diving a twinset isn't technical diving as such.

But if you want to get into true technical diving (ie diving requiring mandatory decompression) you're going to want a proper backplate and wing.

 

[Captain12Pk]

Though you don't necessarily need any special certification to dive doubles, I would highly suggest you find an instructor or mentor and/or take an "Intro" type class. And based solely on your question about your reg., I'd say you have no business trying this alone. Get some hands on instruction.

 

[PR_SMITH]

I am a padi rescue diver with more than 100 dives. I am not qualified as a technical diver and i have never done it. I have the scubapro t-black bcd and i heard that with the bibo kit i could "twin up". Would this be allowed for me to do so with no extra training? If so can you please tell me how to connect my reg to which tank.

Thanks
Craig Thomas Chamberlain

Have a peek at: DIR-diver.com - Reg configuration doubles

I would advise some training, or at the very least, find a buddy who already has experience and is willing to mentor you.

Also look on DIR Diving to locate a buddy somewhere near to you.

 

[jeckyll]

As stated above: Read the links, and ideally find someone who can show you the 'ins & outs'.

But doubles aren't magic. Make sure the first few dives are executed over a shallow bottom in case you have problems establishing positive buoyancy and with a experienced, reliable buddy.

 

[DevonDiver]

Basic scuba rules apply: Dive within the limits of your training and experience.

Using double/twin cylinders doesn't require a specialist training course.

However, using double/twin cylinders safely does require increased knowledge and skills.

Whether you aquire the increased knowledge and skills from a formal training course, mentoring or self-practice is entirely your decision.

Just make that decision with an emphasis on your personal safety... and not convenience or cost.

 

[FireInMyBones]

My advice would be to see if there are any divers in your area that dive with doubles and see if they would share some advice. Though training with an instructor is not necessary, you are more likely to get "proper technique" down.

As far as "twining up" the BC by Scubapro...I'd avoid it. If you plan on going tech, the standard (at least for all the agencies I have experience with) is a back plate and doubles wing. This still gives you the option of using the same back plate with a single tank wing, as the whole system is modular.

 

[UCFKnightDiver]

If I had to guess, I'd say the bc would probably not be optimal in supporting doubles, especially not heavy steel ones. I agree with the previous posts to go get a mentor to show you how to use the doubles.

 

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Most BCDs with a twinset on will work OK with independent twins but awful for manifolds as they simple dont keep the tanks rigid enough. In addition they hold the setup further away from the back making shutdowns harder.