Adobo
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What exactly are the good and the bad of this little idea? (available from TDL)
Can I get a ruling on this?
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Benthic
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Well let's see......
Good: Pre-made. Available in festive colors. Pull it out of the package and put it to use.
Bad: Expensive @ $10 each (you can make your own for less than $1). I have heard users complain that they don't hold the octo too well during (back roll) entries.
In my mind, the choice is clear--the less expensive solution is the better one. I'll just buy some bungee and make my own.
However I'm not exactly a DIR authority......(I think it's the CCR
)
Brian
Good: Pre-made. Available in festive colors. Pull it out of the package and put it to use.
Bad: Expensive @ $10 each (you can make your own for less than $1). I have heard users complain that they don't hold the octo too well during (back roll) entries.
In my mind, the choice is clear--the less expensive solution is the better one. I'll just buy some bungee and make my own.
However I'm not exactly a DIR authority......(I think it's the CCR
)Brian
SparticleBrane
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I'm just going to stick with shock cord for mine. I don't see spending $10 on something I can make essentially for free.
And since I make ~50 of them every semester I'm fairly efficient at making them.
And since I make ~50 of them every semester I'm fairly efficient at making them.
Adobo:
The bad: It's $10 for something you can make for 50 cents.
The good: It comes in yellow and pink.
There is a cheaper version on this Ginnie Springs website if you don't want to make your own http://www.ginniespringsoutdoors.com/accessories.htm
I use it and love it. I have tried alot of other octo holders and this is the best of the lot for me.
I use it and love it. I have tried alot of other octo holders and this is the best of the lot for me.
*Floater*
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According to GI3 the necklace should be short enough that you can pick the backup up with your mouth alone and that it'll hold it in your mouth (in case of oxtox) if you pull the necklace up behind your head like a mask strap.
If this is that size for you and holds the backup properly then it should be DIR for you as far as I can tell. The advantage of making your own of course is that it's cheaper and you get the right length loop.
If this is that size for you and holds the backup properly then it should be DIR for you as far as I can tell. The advantage of making your own of course is that it's cheaper and you get the right length loop.
Ben_ca
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Last time I bought some bungie I think it was .50 or .60 cents per ft.... I'm sticking with the DIY...
Ted if it makes you feel better I'll make you one and you can give me 10 bucks for it
I'm sticking with the DIY... Ted if it makes you feel better I'll make you one and you can give me 10 bucks for it
Missdirected
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Ben_ca:Last time I bought some bungie I think it was .50 or .60 cents per ft....
Ted if it makes you feel better I'll make you one and you can give me 10 bucks for it
Are you going to special scent it for him or something :winky: Ben_Ca musk...has a nice ring j/k
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Adobo
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Ben_ca:Last time I bought some bungie I think it was .50 or .60 cents per ft....
Ted if it makes you feel better I'll make you one and you can give me 10 bucks for it
Actually, I was thinking of getting you a pink one for christmas to match your rig. :blinking:
Ben_ca
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The reason I have color on my rig is so you can still see me after you silt up the dive site
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