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I'd have to agree with the capt one this one Alan In a message dated 2/23/01 11:05:41 PM, captjt@mi*.co* writes: >I generally try to stay out of these kinds of post, but since my name keeps >popping up and I feel I should at least explain why I use 104's. >First, I also have a set of LP Faber 95's, I like them and they work for >most dives above 280ft, I have used them on dives to 350ft, but found that >when things go south for even a short period of time gas consumption >increases and the safety factor is not there. 95's are also short, without >boots they are hard to get into the harness and you have to slide down >and then up into the rig, same for getting out of when diving off a boat. They >weigh ALMOST as much as the 104's, how can that be you say, because I have >a Vee weight in them, so I don't need a weight belt or some other bullshit >attachment. >The 104's I like the best for long or very deep dives, the gas is there >should I need it, it is easy to get into the harness as the height is just >right without the boots. The rig is over all very balanced, I feel like >part of the rig. They are heavy as hell moving around, I use a hand truck >if it is far, you will not find a better balanced set of doubles than the >104's. I totally dive dry now and use alum stages, I have no problem >getting off the bottom even beyond 400ft, I will never wear a rig that >even gives me the option to ditch weight to get up, not being able to do my >required stops on those dives would kill me popping to the surface. I have >other options to get up and maintain proper depth for my stops. >Don, I know you are working on a learning curve to progress at a safe pace, >I agree with that mind set. Once you have gained the experience to ease >your mind on this subject and purchased a drysuit (which you need here >anyway)and suitable doubles, your gonna wish this list didn't have an >archive. ;-) Alan Pelstring S. Fl. -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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