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From: "Chris Elmore" <elmorec@ga*.cl*.sc*.ed*>
Organization: University of South Carolina
To: Peter Fjelsten <fjelsten@ma*.st*.dk*>
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 16:19:26 EST5EDT
Subject: Re: 2 questions
CC: cavers@cavers.com


> Hi,,,
> 
> I have just watched the DIR 98 video which contained some nice info.
> 
> 2 questions spring to mind:
> 
> - The Halcyon argon bottle bands; they don't look too stable. What I mean 
> is that the bands - as I saw it - don't feature some sort of cam action. Is 
> the velcro enough to keep the tanks stable?

Yes, there is a friction backing that holds them. You don't want cams 
because you can't release them with one hand if you get hung up 
(keyholed). This can be done with the velcro (It's a high quality 
velcro- not the generic hook and pile stuff)
> 
> - On a slightly different note: does anyone have any experience with the 
> fairly new DUI Rock Boots? Fin control, warmth, quality?

Nope.

C.
 

Chris Elmore
Network Administrator
University of SC
(803) 777-1534 office
(803) 348-3055 mobile

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