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Jon,
I do plan to have my regs setup in Hagarthian fashion. Of course I
won't be using doubles just yet (only a single tank). So, the idea of
a manifold hasn't come into play yet. However, when it does, my reg
setup willbe virtually the same...except for the fact that one reg
will be on one post,, and one on the other (manifolded setup), as
where right now, I will have only one 1st stage mounted on a single
tank.
As far as the bailout bottle goes, I like it in that it gives me
something to fall back on "just in case." Additionally, I like the
idea of being able to pass it off to my buddy should the need arise. I
guess it just gives me that warm fuzzy feeling in the event that a
catastrophic loss of air were to occur. Besides, its not that much of
a burden to carry down with me.
-Nathan..
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Subject: Re[2]: Openwater Hogarthian with PONY??
Author: Jon Breazile <breazile@ne*.co*> at guardian
Date: 1/21/98 8:12 PM
Nathaniel Fuster Wrote:
>While the 15c.f. pony might be enough to get someone from 130feet
>to the surface with a safety hang at 15feet, I prefer the extra
>security of a 30cf just in case.
What do you need a pony for for regular OW diving? I gave all of my
regular OW gear to my girlfriend, and went with a backplate and
Brownie's 15 lb wing. I use an 'H' valve on my tank with my burst
disc plugged. I use the same regulator setup on my OW rig and my
doubles rig (changing the regs around is a pain in the ass). The only
thing I'd do differently is use a 'Y' instead of an 'H'. I use a single
104, drysuit, SS backplate, etc. If I have a reg failure then you can
just shut it down, and go for the backup, so why have a pony? Just
use proper gas management, and don't suck your tank dry. You can use
a 7 ft hose if you have a light, other wise the 5 ft hose works.
This gives you a nice upgrade path to doubles (if you don't already
own them), and your gear is identical no matter what kind of diving
you do.
-Jon
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