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Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 01:08:07 +0100
From: Ingemar Lundgren <ingemar.lundgren@mb*.sw*.se*>
To: Scaleworks@ao*.co*
CC: artg@ec*.ne*, techdiver@aquanaut.com
Subject: Re: Halcyon Stealth Pack & Surf Mat
As i explained i do not use the lift bag in such a way that you do. The way i
use
it 30ib is enough.
To me it does not seem optimal to carry a huge up line reel and an enormous lift
bag.

Scaleworks@ao*.co* wrote:

> In a message dated 99-01-14 17:54:26 EST, ingemar.lundgren@mb*.sw*.se*
> writes:
>
> <<
>  30 pounds is plenty enough.  If that is not enough one should go back
>  to basic training in my opinion.  I never touch the reel line when i use it
>  as a upline.
>  I just use it as a visual reference to aid me keeping a constant depth.
>  If you want to hang on the line the 30 pound is enough to but i personally
>  think that is proof of bad diving skill (i do not imply that you have bad
>  skill) >>
>
> Try tying a 30lb bag to a wreck with 1/8 inch line in a good stiff current,
> then send it up 150' or so and see how well it floats. With yours, the lines,
> and the bags combined surface area for the current to work on, you should find
> it somewhere below the surface. Most people diving in the area Art is
> referring to, which has potential for strong currents, swear by 150lb to
> 200lb, stable enough to hang on. I really like the new sealed Halcyon bag,
> hope they make some larger capacities.
>
> Kevin



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