arthurmnev
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Not sure if this is the right spot for this question. So my apologies if its not.
I'm done with my basic certs and gong for a purchase of my first set of diving gear, so with that in mind, a few questions (feel free to blow holes in those
I'm done with my basic certs and gong for a purchase of my first set of diving gear, so with that in mind, a few questions (feel free to blow holes in those
1. I'm looking at
Scubapro X-Tek Form Tek Harness with a single tank [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]doughnut[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] wing as most places that I'd go everyone dives with one tank and I'm pretty good with air (1700 psi single tank 40 minutes, ~65 ft). The rationale is that by going with a harness I can change the wing if double tank setup will be needed.
This specific harness, typically sells with steel backplate, I found a few places where sale is for harness only, and backplate is "optional", so I'm trying to figure out if it makes sense to go with steel or aluminum and some additional weights in the back. The thought pattern is that weights could be found at a resort or wherever else I might be going, while steel plate will add to airline weight trouble. The question is: would there be a reason why one should go with steel plate instead of additional pockets + locally available weights?
2. Is there anyone on this board that has good / bad experiences with this harness?
3. For octo, I'm thinking of Atomic Z2X for primary and Atomic SS1 or Scubapro Air II for secondary. I looked at Atomic B2, however, I'm not sure a swinging stage one arm warrants extra $200. Not to mention less moving parts fewer changes of things breaking.
4. Pony bottle -- in NJ (which is where I'm ) I believe it is mandatory, also, I like the feeling independent air .
a) are there any differences between them ...
b) does anyone know if those need to be specially declared during airline travel?
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Scubapro Galileo Luna Dive Computer. User changeable batteries and wireless feed. Once again, does anyone have any good / back feedback on those. This specific harness, typically sells with steel backplate, I found a few places where sale is for harness only, and backplate is "optional", so I'm trying to figure out if it makes sense to go with steel or aluminum and some additional weights in the back. The thought pattern is that weights could be found at a resort or wherever else I might be going, while steel plate will add to airline weight trouble. The question is: would there be a reason why one should go with steel plate instead of additional pockets + locally available weights?
2. Is there anyone on this board that has good / bad experiences with this harness?
3. For octo, I'm thinking of Atomic Z2X for primary and Atomic SS1 or Scubapro Air II for secondary. I looked at Atomic B2, however, I'm not sure a swinging stage one arm warrants extra $200. Not to mention less moving parts fewer changes of things breaking.
4. Pony bottle -- in NJ (which is where I'm ) I believe it is mandatory, also, I like the feeling independent air .
a) are there any differences between them ...
b) does anyone know if those need to be specially declared during airline travel?
5. I'm thinking of [/FONT]
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Finally a weight related question:
With basic resort, jacket style BCDs I took 6lb worth of weight. The new setup will include 2 or 2.5 mm wet suit, so the weight will go up a bit, but not by much. If the hardness will come with 8lb steel plate, I might end up in a situation where I will not need to have any quick release weights. This begs a question: if I have neutral buoyancy without any additional weights, should I figure out a way to increase the buoyancy so I can get the quick release weights in place, so if something does happen I would have an effortless (i.e. non assisted) way up?
Thoughts? comments?
thx
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Finally a weight related question:
With basic resort, jacket style BCDs I took 6lb worth of weight. The new setup will include 2 or 2.5 mm wet suit, so the weight will go up a bit, but not by much. If the hardness will come with 8lb steel plate, I might end up in a situation where I will not need to have any quick release weights. This begs a question: if I have neutral buoyancy without any additional weights, should I figure out a way to increase the buoyancy so I can get the quick release weights in place, so if something does happen I would have an effortless (i.e. non assisted) way up?
Thoughts? comments?
thx
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