Why do we hate the Air2?

[DA Aquamaster]

One of the theories is that the use of an Air 2 as an inflator will keep it flushed out and ready for use as an octo - unlike a conventional octo.

It's a great theory, it just doesn't always work that way. This is the Dive Rite version - one that came in the shop for servicing:

 

[nolatom]

Die, thread.......

Die...

 

[ktomlinson]

One of the theories is that the use of an Air 2 as an inflator will keep it flushed out and ready for use as an octo - unlike a conventional octo.

It's a great theory, it just doesn't always work that way. This is the Dive Rite version - one that came in the shop for servicing:

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Did they drag it through the mud before bringing it in?

 

[rhwestfall]

35 pages of ...... This one needs to be :nuke:

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

35 pages of ...... This one needs to be :nuke:

... I'm only on page 12 ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[rhwestfall]

good god, don't make eye contact........

 

[Splitlip]

I just threw up a little in mouth.

 

[rhwestfall]

Did they drag it through the mud before bringing it in?

even better, the sea lion tank.......

 

[coach_izzy]

I sense Air2/NoAir2 looming... either call an exorcist and tame this beast or move it next to MOF/NMOF and let it follow its natural course

 

[g1138]

I call for a closing of this thread. It has far to many posts for the normal reader to sort through.
If someone has a question about Air 2's I think it be better to start a new post with the asker's specific question to address.