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Title: Dive Gear - General
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Users activity: 36 posts per thread
Forum activity: 25 active threads during last week
 

Posting activity on Dive Gear - General:

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Threads: 25 96 188
Post: 96 358 677
 

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Aquamaniac
10
user's latest post:
Manifold threading
Published (2010-01-06 15:20:00)
> quote: Originally posted by bluechan Supporting local business: I was just takin' the piss out of Chriso, he is very supportive of local biz here in WA......very.
Chriso
8
user's latest post:
Manifold threading
Published (2010-01-06 13:49:00)
> quote: Originally posted by Aquamaniac quote: Originally posted by Chriso Have purchased 5 over the yeas from Divegear express for various twin sets. Cheers Chriso Pffft...And there I was thinking you were one of the good guys who supported local business. Have you tried getting manifolds for 300 bar 7Lt tanks in Australia? If somone did them I would buy them locally. Dave are you doing Manifolds again ? Cheers Chriso
chewy
6
user's latest post:
Manifold threading
Published (2010-01-06 12:11:00)
> Recommend 300 bar DIN manifolded valves.
burna
5
user's latest post:
Broken Computer Strap
Published (2010-01-04 12:05:00)
> quote: Originally posted by DaveW quote: Originally posted by burna Get a one piece strap that capture both pins, that way if you break a pin you don't lose your watch/computer. Any ideas where to get one from, I was considering a length of double sided velcro but wasn't sure if that would be enough. Cheers Dave I bought mine off ebay ages ago. I pretty sure I've seen them on the wall at Scuba doctor. Haven't got time...
Saspotato
5
user's latest post:
Advice on SMBs and Reels
Published (2010-01-05 17:54:00)
> quote: Originally posted by Mainou Hey Sas, You may want to consider one that has both systems so you could use the preferred one for the day. They cost the same so price is not an issue. D Yep, planned to as it's not always a problem, my buddy's one has both and I like that one so will probably get the same (just can't remember which one it is at the moment...).
bluechan
4
user's latest post:
Manifold threading
Published (2010-01-06 17:03:00)
> Andy, I think we're agreeing with each other in a round about way. But the 300 is more prone to damage because of the extra threading. Dive Rite even state this in the materials I provided above.
SeaDragon
3
user's latest post:
Advice on SMBs and Reels
Published (2010-01-02 08:30:00)
> Wow, lots of advice there, cheers for the help. Just a point of clarification, a reel is enclosed and a spool is the open type, is that correct? Also, I was unable to grab one of the instructors on board the boat last week to quiz him on the reel he had, but it appreared that the grip had a integrated locking feature and even the winding handle collapsed to make it quite streamlined when packed and stowed. Anyone have any ideas (despite...
Lesley
3
user's latest post:
OMS BC Quality
Published (2010-01-04 00:07:00)
> No argument from me there, Chris. My only point is that it is a BPW not a jacket.
DaveW
3
user's latest post:
Broken Computer Strap
Published (2010-01-04 11:32:00)
> quote: Originally posted by burna Get a one piece strap that capture both pins, that way if you break a pin you don't lose your watch/computer. Any ideas where to get one from, I was considering a length of double sided velcro but wasn't sure if that would be enough. Cheers Dave
biscuits81
3
user's latest post:
Backpack style BCD
Published (2010-01-06 11:15:00)
> Cheers Lads, I will take it all under concideration. But i guess the best method is to test the gear and find out if it what i am after. I'll give Chris a ring today and talk to him. Andy - Love the dancing frog avatar, takes me back.
 

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Started 1 day ago (2010-01-07 10:43:00)  by Aquamaniac
> quote: Originally posted by bluechan I've been poking around and came across the side mounting. It looks like a cheaper way of diving twins. And more versatile for diving confined spaces... But it doesn't seem to be very popular here in Australia. I assume that's because tight vertical spaces isn't as big a deal here? I dunno if I agree there. Most of ...
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Started 2 days, 16 hours ago (2010-01-05 18:39:00)  by Chriso
> It fits no problems Though that manifold is cheaper from Divegear Express http://www.divegearexpress.com/gas/mvs.shtml#1760 Cheers Chriso
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Started 2 days, 19 hours ago (2010-01-05 15:32:00)  by chewy
> If you definitely want a jacket style BCD, then the Seaquest Pro BCD is nicely made, comfortable and well-featured. http://www.calvintang.com/blog/2005/12/seaquest-pr o-qd-bcd-review Similar to Hollis ATS but have been arround for longer are the DiveRite Transpac or OMS IQ softpacks - both are fully adjustable, and can be used for sidemount, twin or single tanks,...
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Started 6 days, 17 hours ago (2010-01-01 17:34:00)  by ATK
> Hi Seadragon, You will have no problems with a 30mt delrin spool and double ender. I've seen the XS scuba SMB and they appear to be of good quality. Plenty of practice deploying and this will become a piece of cake. I use an old oxycheq 1.5 mt SMB in the ocean and a smaller one for shallow dives, cheers ATK...
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Started 2 weeks, 6 days ago (2009-12-18 21:13:00)  by Chriso
> If you need them... There is a vast choice of pockets you can slide onto the waist band of the BP&W. Personally I prefer to have them glued onto the thigh of the wettie and Drysuits. The price would be the pocket of your choice, a tube of Marine Grade Sikaflex from Bunnings and a couple of bricks. Much easier to get stuff in and out having pockets down lower than up...
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Started 4 days ago (2010-01-04 10:53:00)  by zed
> I've not had it happen on a dive computer, but had a similar situation with one of my watches. In those cases, I've just gone to a jeweller, and they've had pins that would do the job. Maybe try them first.
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Started 4 days, 13 hours ago (2010-01-03 21:26:00)  by Chriso
> G'day Luke Don't muck around with so called Techie BCD's. Just get a decent Backplate and Wing. Simple, streamlined and will never break. Cheers Chriso
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Started 1 week, 4 days ago (2009-12-27 14:10:00)  by Dave
> No, sorry but there is not a single person on the face of this planet who has ever used them! (Sorry..just in a silly mood )
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Started 2 weeks ago (2009-12-24 18:21:00)  by JDW
> Sounds like the same recall of sub standard spring we saw from Halcyon recently. I guess they all use the same OPV supplier. JD
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Started 2 weeks, 1 day ago (2009-12-23 19:21:00)  by Aquamaniac
> In your kitchen drawer.
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Started 6 days, 17 hours ago (2010-01-01 17:34:00)  by ATK
> Hi Seadragon, You will have no problems with a 30mt delrin spool and double ender. I've seen the XS scuba SMB and they appear to be of good quality. Plenty of practice deploying and this will become a piece of cake. I use an old oxycheq 1.5 mt SMB in the ocean and a smaller one for shallow dives, cheers ATK...
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Started 2 days, 16 hours ago (2010-01-05 18:39:00)  by Chriso
> It fits no problems Though that manifold is cheaper from Divegear Express http://www.divegearexpress.com/gas/mvs.shtml#1760 Cheers Chriso
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RE: OMS BC Quality - 13 new posts
Started 4 days, 13 hours ago (2010-01-03 21:26:00)  by Chriso
> G'day Luke Don't muck around with so called Techie BCD's. Just get a decent Backplate and Wing. Simple, streamlined and will never break. Cheers Chriso
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RE: Backpack style BCD - 12 new posts
Started 2 days, 19 hours ago (2010-01-05 15:32:00)  by chewy
> If you definitely want a jacket style BCD, then the Seaquest Pro BCD is nicely made, comfortable and well-featured. http://www.calvintang.com/blog/2005/12/seaquest-pr o-qd-bcd-review Similar to Hollis ATS but have been arround for longer are the DiveRite Transpac or OMS IQ softpacks - both are fully adjustable, and can be used for sidemount, twin or single tanks,...
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RE: Side mount - 12 new posts
Started 1 day ago (2010-01-07 10:43:00)  by Aquamaniac
> quote: Originally posted by bluechan I've been poking around and came across the side mounting. It looks like a cheaper way of diving twins. And more versatile for diving confined spaces... But it doesn't seem to be very popular here in Australia. I assume that's because tight vertical spaces isn't as big a deal here? I dunno if I agree there. Most of ...
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Started 4 days ago (2010-01-04 10:53:00)  by zed
> I've not had it happen on a dive computer, but had a similar situation with one of my watches. In those cases, I've just gone to a jeweller, and they've had pins that would do the job. Maybe try them first.
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Started 2 weeks, 5 days ago (2009-12-19 19:45:00)  by Bob Blue Zone
> A Sharkskin would be sufficient.
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RE: Diverite recall - 3 new posts
Started 2 weeks ago (2009-12-24 18:21:00)  by JDW
> Sounds like the same recall of sub standard spring we saw from Halcyon recently. I guess they all use the same OPV supplier. JD
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Started 3 weeks, 1 day ago (2009-12-16 17:06:00)  by Ad
> try emailing leisurepro and explaining the problem. I was caught in the middle of a Titan Din Fitting recall about 15 months back that I had purchased from LP. After a couple of emails, they ended up just sending me a new one and I discarded the older recalled product ( ) LP has provided some fantastic customer service to me and I would not hestitate using them ...
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RE: Wing or Pockets - 2 new posts
Started 2 weeks, 6 days ago (2009-12-18 21:13:00)  by Chriso
> If you need them... There is a vast choice of pockets you can slide onto the waist band of the BP&W. Personally I prefer to have them glued onto the thigh of the wettie and Drysuits. The price would be the pocket of your choice, a tube of Marine Grade Sikaflex from Bunnings and a couple of bricks. Much easier to get stuff in and out having pockets down lower than up...
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