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pparently people have decided to abandon newtonian physics. > > You do not need any weight when properly configured 104's et al. > IA > Do it all the time, works great, wouldn't have it any other way. > n a message dated 3/15/99 11:53:29 PM EST, kevin@nw*.co* writes: > > << > >> > snip Volk > Right now, I'm diving in South Florida in a 6 mil wetsuit, manifolded > AL80s with an 8# v-weight and a stainless steel backplate (-14# total) > and an extra 2lbs around my waist for trim. With full tanks at the > beginning of a dive, BC completely empty, in the sand at 115', and > wearing Scubapro Jetfins, I can swim this rig to the surface. > Right now, I'm diving in South Florida in a 6 mil wetsuit, manifolded > AL80s with an 8# v-weight and a stainless steel backplate (-14# total) > and an extra 2lbs around my waist for trim. With full tanks at the > beginning of a dive, BC completely empty, in the sand at 115', and > wearing Scubapro Jetfins, I can swim this rig to the surface. > > Bill, > Wouldn't the 104's be a better option with an alum back plate?.The cave manual > has them listed as close to -3# each? I haven't tried it but some have said > they could not swim up 104's ? Your diving aluminum 80's with an 8# V- weight, > -14# back plate and a -6# canister light if your really diving the system. I > would think the 104's and an alum back plate with no weight my be better for > me, since I am not as physically fit as you. At depth you have compressed your > wet suit almost nil and have to swim up an - 8# V weight, 14 back plate 6# > canister light and extra-2 # for trim. Really seems like a lot of weight to > start an accent from 180' with a BC failure and a compressed wet suit. I think kevin may have the sweeter system. > BOB -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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