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I just received my RMA back from Shearwater. They simply sent me an entirely new computer, new serial number in retail packaging, manufacturing date is Feb 7, 2024 and it's still at 80% battery opened a month later, so at least for now it looks like the battery problem is solved. No info on...

Got my suit in the mail, overall mixed success. My number one conclusion is be very careful with the "Allowance for extra thick undersuits" option. I regret selecting it as it made the upper body and arms huge. Attached picture is with me wearing a 400g Thinsulate undersuit. It may be a more...

I just submitted another service request for my Teric for the 3rd time for this issue. - Original unit purchased June 2018 - Completely replaced by Shearwater November 2019 due to fast battery discharge - Serviced, including battery replacement, by Shearwater April 2022 due to fast battery...

You can opt for a 2 colour scheme like that or a single solid colour. I opted for all yellow, including arms. There will still be black elements (warm neck, pockets, knee pads, cuffs, zipper cover, socks). Yep, their older measurement form doesn't have the foot length, the current one does...

I just put in my order this week, I hope it works out. ETA is early February 2024. Some of the measurements were a bit finicky, and I ended up selecting the "extra allowance" option since I intend to wear it with the BZ400X underwear. I want an easy time doing valve drills in it, even if it...

I took the class, it was my first time using a DPV and I struggled a lot. I found it quite useful, the gas / battery burn planning is pretty straightforward, but the towing exercises were the highlight for me. I've since been introduced to all kinds of weird towing techniques non-GUE DPV...

This is what one of my local dive shops uses, seems like overkill for personal use: PRECISION DC ELECTRONIC LOADS but it would work across brands. Suex manufactures their own for their batteries: Burn Tester Perhaps the easiest option would be if you owned something like a Genesis DPV where...

Jona, are you referring to early revision Blacktips for this passive cooling mod? I ask because Dive Xtras specifically manufactures a custom built heatsink for the BT ESC. I opened up my late 2021 unit to see if it needed modding and it appears to have a similar heatsink installed from the factory.

I've watched the first three episodes so far and I've been enjoying it quite a bit. It's edited in the typical over-the-top style you'd expect, but it's a fun watch with my non-diving family. Some of the dives are pretty intense (400ft) and I wish they'd spend more time discussing how they were...

I believe current Suex DPVs all use brushed motors. A dealer told me their engineers claim it's somehow more efficient or better than brushless for DPV usage.

I'll bite. I'm a new DPV diver but heavily invested in the Blacktip ecosystem. I even ordered the vacuum bulkhead. If I had to do it all over again and the Seacraft Go! was available a year ago I would have totally gone down that route. To me there are some major, major advantages: 1) Don't...

Stainless Steel 3mm backplate for scuba diving with four trim pockets. Plate was used, in good condition, pockets are brand new and unused. This is a standard sized plate weighing 4.8lb, but it has extra slots that allow up to four trim pockets to be attached when using a STA or single tank...

I was taught to have a leash on the nose (to be able to pull the scooter behind you or "park" it) and a front handle to be able to control the scooter during ascent/descent or when not using it. The one that comes with the Blacktip is terrible so I made my own from 2" webbing and a worm gear...

For sale is a Halcyon cinch kit with everything except the crotch strap and harness webbing. You can add any harness webbing and crotch strap to complete the installation. The quick-adjust crotch strap buckle is included. It was briefly installed on a backplate but never used in the water. It...

Some suggestions: 1. Mark Powell's Technical Diving: An Introduction This is a great book for a beginner. It will introduce you to some technical diving gear/notions and has some condensed overview of deco theory as well. I gave my copy away since the material covered was included in other...

The cinch adapter is shaped to have the same bent corners as the Halcyon plate. I can confirm the Scubapro X-Tek backplates have the same exact shape and can have the cinch installed. I don't know about any other brands/models.

In your case I would pick the VRX. Do not underestimate how important local support is. The Blacktip is neat, I like it and it's difficult to beat at its price point in North America. It's customizable (lots of 3D printed parts out there, you can modify the firmware, etc). The build quality is...

I'm the OP so not a rebreather diver at all, but it strikes me the requirement for T1 comes from a more conservative philosophical approach on OC vs CC usage. Until recently T2 was required before CCR1. Here is a quote from the GUE RB80 course workbook (2011, pg.8): Rebreathers are NOT toys If...

You made me laugh pretty hard with this, thanks, haha. If I'm ever in Europe, I'll call you up on it. But really, at this point I'm just going to try to focus on making each dive fun, learn things from whoever is willing to teach them, and see if any opportunities come up in the community as...

I agree, and I drank the koolaid about as hard as a newbie can. Not sure if I'll ever go the tech route but I really do want to eventually reach the fundies tech pass proficiency. I very much have a love-hate affair with GUE. I think their conservative approach and courses are excellent, and all...