leam
Contributor
Okay, so out team is dreaming a bit and trying to come up with an "ideal" gear set up. The current dream is SeaQuest Black Diamond BCs, Oceanic Regs, and not much more in mind. Since we have a hodge-podge of gear at the moment and the only real standard is Oceanic regs, what gear choices would you make if you were starting to build your gear locker?
Our main considerations are:
1. No ice. South Carolina gets cold in the winter, but not that cold. So tempuratures near freezing but no ice diving.
2. Dirty water. Lakes with lots of silt so ease of cleaning would be useful.
3. Various levels of skill. We'd be better served, I think, with simple and reliable gear. Moreso than the "ultimate" regulator that takes constant use to be familier with.
4. Field serviceable. At least to a degree. Don't want to send stuff off but we have several dealers of various types in the area. Most major brands.
5. Common connections. *cough* Air2 *cough* Common O ring sizes too.
6. 1st stage capable of 1 HP and 4 LP connections. Configuration that minimizes entanglement.
7. Alternate Air source? Octo or "on the inflator hose"?
If I've missed anything, please let me know. Right now we'd like to replace our BCs, regulators, and consoles. We use AGAs as our primary mask/air.
ciao!
leam
Our main considerations are:
1. No ice. South Carolina gets cold in the winter, but not that cold. So tempuratures near freezing but no ice diving.
2. Dirty water. Lakes with lots of silt so ease of cleaning would be useful.
3. Various levels of skill. We'd be better served, I think, with simple and reliable gear. Moreso than the "ultimate" regulator that takes constant use to be familier with.
4. Field serviceable. At least to a degree. Don't want to send stuff off but we have several dealers of various types in the area. Most major brands.
5. Common connections. *cough* Air2 *cough* Common O ring sizes too.
6. 1st stage capable of 1 HP and 4 LP connections. Configuration that minimizes entanglement.
7. Alternate Air source? Octo or "on the inflator hose"?
If I've missed anything, please let me know. Right now we'd like to replace our BCs, regulators, and consoles. We use AGAs as our primary mask/air.
ciao!
leam