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Den 16:38 11-06-99 +0100 skrev E.S.Guy@bt*.ac*.uk*:
>Should I get a 5m or a 7m long hose? This is for open water diving: I
>don't ever plan to do deep wreck penetration. For a 7m hose how do I
>stow the extra length when wearing a jacket rather than wings? Any
>particular make of hose?

I'd get a 7 foot hose anyway. It'll stow perfectly when (if) you get a 
canister light on your right hip. I don't think a 5 foot hose is long 
enough - especially in our bulky dry suits though I must admit I haven't 
tried one.

>What about the backup reg - I've been told the ScubaPro Mk20/R380 is
>fine.

 From what I've heard there may be a problem with freezeup of SP (though I 
have a G250/Mk20 myself and never experienced a problem) and would thus 
recommend an Apeks (have 4).

>Should I replace my tank valve and use two first stages? Or use one
>first stage with the existing pillar valve?

I do not know what a 'pillar' valve is. A Y-valve would be a good place to 
start until you get a twin set.

>Can anyone recommend a good nitrox instructor on the South Coast of
>England?

Don't know whether he's on the South Coast, but Graeme Davison (Gas Diving 
UK) is DIR.

>School of Information Management

Interesting, I study Information Science.

				Hilsen (That's "regards" for you non-Danish speaking folks),
	
				Peter Fjelsten


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