gentlegiant
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I know there are a lot of equipment threads right now, but I think that this one will cover some new ground. I am looking to do DIR-f either later this year (have to see how the vacation situation works out) or early next year, probably in Ft. Lauderdale. I have already made some equipment changes but I want to see if this setup will be allowed:
Doubles - Genesis/Asahi HP120, highland bands, genesis manifold (wife switched back to AL 80 tanks so I had 3 extra HP 120 tanks and decided to double up a pair of them)
Backplate - Aluminum Fred T Xtra long plate with 2" harness, have a SS plate of the same design as well, but with the tanks usually do not need the extra weight. Might change once I start diving dry.
Wing - Using a DR wing for now, will buy either an Oxycheq or Halcyon before class
Regs - Apeks TX-50s with proper length hoses
Thigh pockets via a pair of the X-Shorts. I will probably be in a dry suit by class time as well.
I know that the tanks and plate might be an issue for some, that is why I am asking. I am already spending a lot of money on gear so I am trying to re-use where I can and I would rather spend the $1k on a drysuit than on additional tanks.
Sorry if this is a repetitive thread. I did some searching and did not really find anything that answered all my questions.
Doubles - Genesis/Asahi HP120, highland bands, genesis manifold (wife switched back to AL 80 tanks so I had 3 extra HP 120 tanks and decided to double up a pair of them)
Backplate - Aluminum Fred T Xtra long plate with 2" harness, have a SS plate of the same design as well, but with the tanks usually do not need the extra weight. Might change once I start diving dry.
Wing - Using a DR wing for now, will buy either an Oxycheq or Halcyon before class
Regs - Apeks TX-50s with proper length hoses
Thigh pockets via a pair of the X-Shorts. I will probably be in a dry suit by class time as well.
I know that the tanks and plate might be an issue for some, that is why I am asking. I am already spending a lot of money on gear so I am trying to re-use where I can and I would rather spend the $1k on a drysuit than on additional tanks.
Sorry if this is a repetitive thread. I did some searching and did not really find anything that answered all my questions.