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  1. bradymsu

    x deep dump valve options

    On the xDeep, the dump valve is rarely needed. That's because with the inflator hose positioned under the chin as is common with most xDeep divers, it's in a higher point with horizontal trim than the air in the bladder and the inflator value works to dump air and is easily accessible. The only...
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    x deep dump valve options

    I've shortened the cord on mine and have put a bigger knob on it. It's still difficult to find. This is perhaps the only fault on the xDeep. The "If you can wipe your butt" line is crap.
  3. bradymsu

    Butt plate or no butt plate?

    I did my sidemount training with one on a Hollis 75. I didn't like it. I now dive with an xDeep Tec and clip my LP 85s to my waistband on fixed D-rings. It's rare to see xDeep users with steel tanks adding a butt plate.
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    Transmitters on Short Hoses?

    Transmitters have been around for a quarter century now. They aren't a new fad. They're steadily replacing mechanical SPGs the same way dive computers have largely replaced plastic dive tables. Transmitters are more dependable, more accurate, more durable, and more streamlined for sidemount than...
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    Transmitters on Short Hoses?

    My Deep 6 Expedition on a Catalina AL 80 requires the angled approach.
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    Transmitters on Short Hoses?

    That might trigger the OCD.
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    Transmitters on Short Hoses?

    Thank you all for the replies. I ended up going with transmitters only without the short hoses. This provides only 1 potential failure point per reg rather than 3 with the short hose. Because with sidemount the transmitters point straight down almost flush with the tank, there’s much less...
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    Transmitters on Short Hoses?

    No. Button gauges don't belong on sidemount tanks. Button gauges are difficult to see underwater. People typically put them on their first stages when they are using a transmitter to be able to quickly view their gas pressure on land without having to connect to their computer. Of course this...
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    Transmitters on Short Hoses?

    The concept is to add as few potential failure points as necessary. Only a single SPG or transmitter per tank is necessary. If it fails, you turn the dive. Diving within the Rule of Thirds, you'll always know you have enough gas for the exit. An additional SPG or button gauge shouldn't be used...
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    XDeep Classic or Tec?

    Most people remove both the rubber rings as well as the triangular pieces meant to clip the wing bungees into. Those rubber rings were reportedly created as an option by xDeep for people attempting to pass through very tight cave restrictions. They're unnecessary for 99% of sidemount divers...
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    Transmitters on Short Hoses?

    This is the sidemount forum.
  12. bradymsu

    Transmitters on Short Hoses?

    Agreed on pretty much every point you've made. My question was specifically about transmitters on hoses vs. a direct connection. Using transmitters only or SPGs only both make sense to me. Adding SPGs as a "redundancy" to transmitters or putting button gauges on the first stage is a bad practice...
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    Transmitters on Short Hoses?

    This seems to be the majority opinion that I'm getting from a variety of sources: For sidemount, the transmitters go directly into the bottom HP port provided they don't stick out too far or the tank doesn't prevent it. Otherwise, they should go on a 9" (23cm) hose and stored under the top tank...
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    Gilboa Quarry Changing Hands

    The new owner of Gilboa Quarry replied to my email tonight. Here's the summary... 1. Andy Silverman, the owner of Columbus Scuba is an operating partner in a company that just purchased Gilboa. However Columbus Scuba doesn't own Gilboa. 2. The new owners will recognize existing 2021 annual...
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    Transmitters on Short Hoses?

    Thank you. I'll go look for it in this forum. My initial search was bringing up tangential posts about transmitters vs. SPGs rather than direct mounting of the transmitter vs. use of a hose. I probably need to use different search terms.
  16. bradymsu

    Transmitters on Short Hoses?

    I'm getting ready to set up my first sidemount regs. For my sidemount course, my instructor had me try SPGs in the various positions. Being a technophile, I'll be resolving SPG placement issues by using two transmitters for my Perdix AI instead of SPGs. What I'm unsure of is whether the...
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    Ratio of Johnsons baby shampoo and water for

    My buddy is a homeopath and he uses a ratio of 1:20,000. Although you may want to avoid J&J due to the potential of blood clots. Disclaimer: I am not a doctor.
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    Gilboa Quarry Changing Hands

    The bathhouse definitely needs some updating. There are a few loose boards on the decks. And a lot of the items on the surface that were likely intended to go underwater either need to be sunk or removed. It will be interesting to see if Columbus Scuba can bring Gilboa Quarry up to Ginnie...
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    Gilboa Quarry Changing Hands

    I'll call Columbus Scuba when they open today at noon. I have an annual membership to Gilboa and frequently solo dive there so I'm interested that both are honored. Mike has been running this facility for two decades. He made tremendous improvements to it from what it was when he bought it. He's...
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    Mares XR Heavy Pure Sidemount Set

    So did I. Not very original but it has become to sidemount systems what the Perdix AI is to dive computers.
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