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At Tue, 21 Mar 2000 13:18:36 -0500, "Robert M. Carmichael" <halcyon@ha*.ne*> wrote: >The profile of the single tank adaptor in discussion seems like a major >issue but in reality is very minimal and necessary for certain other >superior advantages offered by the extra 1/2 inch. The primary reason for >originally choosing this U-channel design was to be able to utilize my 70' & >120' MOD stage bottles rigged without removing the hardware. The stage >straps fit nicely inside the channel and the 1-inch bolt snaps are hidden >out of snag range. Secondly, the extra 1/2 inch allowed the reversed cap >bolt fastener to be wing nut secured inside the channel, allowing the DLR >(Divers Life Raft) and other closed circuit lift devices easy removal from >the back plate cover pocket. Balance and clearance do not appear to be >compromised in any detectable portion in comparison to the added benefits >many recent offshore overnighters would have enjoyed while floating safely >in a 300 pound, six foot Navy type life raft. Not to mention my snorkel fits nicely in the space between tank and backplate :-) Checkout... http://www.scu.edu.au/staff_pages/shartley/projects/gear/snorkel.jpg Cheers, Simon P.S. More pics http://www.scu.edu.au/staff_pages/shartley/projects/gear/ (will update images to reflect change to hose routing, strobe placement, etc (listed) as soon as my arm is out of plaster and I get access to a digital camera again). -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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