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Thanks Dan V for the idea. I bought a Pittsburg transfer pump from Harbor Freight for $4 bucks on sale. It's made of plastic, 9" long from end to end and 1-1/2" in dia . I cut an old inflator hose in half and hooked it up to the inlet of the pump ( same O.D) 20 fast pumps and I'm vacuum sealed. The crotch and armpits are sealed in on deck, no more short frog kicks:-). I also used the hose it came with to vacuum out my wing
through the inflator hose. I have used it about 10 dives so far so good.
On a large pile of smokin' A'a, the most isolated population center on the face of the earth. 2,175 miles to Alaska, 2,390 miles to California; 3,850 miles to Japan; 4,900 miles to China; 5,280 miles to the Philippines.
I refuse to believe that corporations are people until Texas executes one.
"Too often ... people enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought" - Leapfrog
"They are the McDonalds of diver certification. Quick, inexpensive and tasty. Pardon me for saying so, but I also believe it to be a health hazard." - DCBC
"It truly does boil down to motivation ... if you believe something is hard, or unnecessary to learn, you won't learn it ... even if it's completely within your capability" - Bob (Grateful Diver)
I puzzled over this when I first read it, and then looked at who had told him about it and where he's from. They do hot drops into strong current in that part of Florida; getting all the air out of the suit and wing is critical to do ON the boat.
I puzzled over this when I first read it, and then looked at who had told him about it and where he's from. They do hot drops into strong current in that part of Florida; getting all the air out of the suit and wing is critical to do ON the boat.
I'v done some "hot drops", & as I'm heavier at the beginning of the dive than the end, I still don't get the point.
On a large pile of smokin' A'a, the most isolated population center on the face of the earth. 2,175 miles to Alaska, 2,390 miles to California; 3,850 miles to Japan; 4,900 miles to China; 5,280 miles to the Philippines.
I refuse to believe that corporations are people until Texas executes one.
"Too often ... people enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought" - Leapfrog
"They are the McDonalds of diver certification. Quick, inexpensive and tasty. Pardon me for saying so, but I also believe it to be a health hazard." - DCBC
"It truly does boil down to motivation ... if you believe something is hard, or unnecessary to learn, you won't learn it ... even if it's completely within your capability" - Bob (Grateful Diver)
I'm not an expert but I understand why especially, hot dropping from a boat. I noticed that I could feel the water slowly compressing the garment as I was venting, if the OP wants to do it quickly so be it. For my buddy with parkinsons this might be a good option.
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