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    Help! Old Rig Overhaul: Seeking advice on switch to BP/W, regs, gauges, and on a budget!

    Thanks for the Piranha tips. They do carry the bolt snaps in varying sizes, and good prices, so I'm anticipating ordering from there. I think I need to learn more about appropriate sizes to get (thickest gloves I'd wear are 5mm), best practices for using and attaching them, methods for attaching...
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    Help! Old Rig Overhaul: Seeking advice on switch to BP/W, regs, gauges, and on a budget!

    Hi All, Thanks again for the input and advice. I've pulled the trigger on a number of items, so here's how things are shaping up. VDH: Argonaut #23 Wing Steel BP DIR Harness Assembly 2 x Nylon Tank Straps Huge shout out to Bryan and VDH for some of the best customer service I've encountered...
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    Help! Old Rig Overhaul: Seeking advice on switch to BP/W, regs, gauges, and on a budget!

    Hi All, I dont anticipate diving the 5mm in saltwater, as I'll almost certainly be in the range of swim trunks and shirt, 1mm, or 2/3mm wetsuit due to the warm temps. This is an interesting point. There is a possibility that I may eventually get a steel tank. Some years ago I borrowed one...
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    Help! Old Rig Overhaul: Seeking advice on switch to BP/W, regs, gauges, and on a budget!

    Hi All, Thanks for the replies so far. As far as DIR goes, I'm looking to start learning and incorporating DIR into my recreational diving and eventually I'd like to take a formal course. As for gear, I'm looking to streamline and simplify. I think I'm about to pull the trigger on a VDH setup...
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    Help! Old Rig Overhaul: Seeking advice on switch to BP/W, regs, gauges, and on a budget!

    Hi All, I've lurked around a bit and posted here and there in years past, but have long since forgotten my credentials, so here's my 'first' post. I'm looking to switch from my current 12yr old setup to a more streamlined BP/W and possibly DIR rig and looking for some advice on a few things. I...
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