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TigerDiver8

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• Mar 5, 2013

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So i guess this might not be a tec question, but im trying to set up my stuff more towards a tec style. I just got my scubapro integrated weight pouches for my HOG BpW and wanted to know if it matters what type of weights i put in the pouches. I usualy have 10 lbs on my weight belt

 

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• Mar 5, 2013

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I'd go for lead. It's cheaper than marine grade stainless, brass, bronze, silver or gold.

 

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I vote for gold. It won't tarnish, its quite dense, and you can form it easily to fit in the pockets perfectly. Tech diving ain't cheap, and deep down, you want the best (tm).

 

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As far as I know, there's only one tech equipment manufacturer that deals in high-end weights... as PfcAJ states, their consumer fans value don't limit their choices on cost - quality is everything...

 

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• Mar 5, 2013

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A friend made his own weights but the only mold he could find was his mother's corn muffin pan -- now he has ~30 1lb corncob shaped lead weights. Those would look really snazzy in gold...

 

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• Mar 5, 2013

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You guys are terrible . but funny
I would use soft weights apposed to hard weights. soft fit in pouches better

 

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• Mar 5, 2013

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Thank you everyone. Why is gold used in tec diving, what are the benefits against lead/soft weight

 

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• Mar 5, 2013

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TigerDiver8:

Thank you everyone. Why is gold used in tec diving[?] . . .

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Gold is excellent for LDS profit margins. ;-)

 

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• Mar 5, 2013

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oh and also i am looking to start a list of accessories i will need in the future for tec diving. I want to make the list and start checking it off.

 

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• Mar 5, 2013

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TigerDiver8:

oh and also i am looking to start a list of accessories i will need in the future for tec diving. I want to make the list and start checking it off.

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When you buy a computer (if you buy a computer) be sure it has a guage mode. Since tech diving involves redundancy you may want to start off with a bottom timer.