skankpile
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- Location
- Sugarland, TX (SW Houston)
- # of dives
- I just don't log dives
Nomad can come with a dual bladder, and I've had to use it.
Personally I like the nomad as it will let you do anything from OC, tech to rebreather hypoxic/expedition.. whatever. IMO continuous bungee sucks and when on boats, on ladders etc you need to have the cylinder secured. If you have the nomad you can change your setup to suit whatever condition you find yourself. I cant imagine the razor/xdeep style while bobbing in swells and surf. Also, the DR SM rigs cover your back so you are not ripping open your suit and the superfabric is damn tough.
On OC cave I imagine you'll be buying DR or H once your instructor starts prepping you. If an instructor has accepted you as a student you should already be aware of the equipment expectations.
I like to monkey dive on a site if given the opportunity, and the strap/bungee systems look perfect for that IMO.
Personally I like the nomad as it will let you do anything from OC, tech to rebreather hypoxic/expedition.. whatever. IMO continuous bungee sucks and when on boats, on ladders etc you need to have the cylinder secured. If you have the nomad you can change your setup to suit whatever condition you find yourself. I cant imagine the razor/xdeep style while bobbing in swells and surf. Also, the DR SM rigs cover your back so you are not ripping open your suit and the superfabric is damn tough.
On OC cave I imagine you'll be buying DR or H once your instructor starts prepping you. If an instructor has accepted you as a student you should already be aware of the equipment expectations.
I like to monkey dive on a site if given the opportunity, and the strap/bungee systems look perfect for that IMO.