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Date: 29 May 2001 20:36:47 -0400
From: Jim Cobb <Cobber@ci*.co*>
Subject: Re: tables
To: Fltechdiver <fltechdiver@mikey.net>, Jim Cobb <cobber@ci*.co*>,
     Techdiver , pina
Pina, there is one more Mike, Mike Blich, who I was referring to.

   Jim

On Monday, May 28, 2001 10:19 PM, pina <pina3@be*.ne*> wrote:
>
>If I were going to bring any tables with me, I would either write them in,=

>or I suppose stick the laminated paper in the pocket of, my wet notes -
>which I put in my right pocket.  I don't like the clutter of a slate.  =
But,
>I also have short little arms, I guess.
>
>Jim - it's Mark Zurl, and Mike Barnette and Mike Rodriguez.  Two Mikes =
and a
>Mark not three Mikes - that was from a different thread though
>I guess.
>
>--pina
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: FLTechDiver-owner@mikey.net [mailto:FLTechDiver-owner@mikey.net]On
>Behalf Of Jim Cobb
>Sent: Monday, May 28, 2001 8:26 PM
>To: Jim Cobb; Z; Fltechdiver; Tech Diver; Steve
>Subject: Re: TriMix Computer Vote RESULTS
>
>
>Once you cut your tables you need to carry them down somehow. Some like =
to
>tape them to flat plastic slates. Others combine a bottom timer to a
>conformal plastic slate. Mike Zurl contributed a nice page on how to make
>one where you don't need to use duct tape to write your numbers
>on.
>
> Jim
>
>On Sunday, May 27, 2001 10:42 PM, Steve <sfkenney@ea*.ne*> wrote:
>>
>>Jim, what do you mean about your new wrist slate section? I'm not =
positive
>I
>>want to get way into tech diving because I'm 48 years old but I do want =
to
>>learn about it. Decompression theory is interesting and it's affects on =
the
>>body is relevent to me even if I don't go real deep. I may decide down =
the
>>road to volunteer for a recompression chamber.
>>
>>
>>1) Tables
>>2) No tables and no computer
>>3) Math equations??
>>4) Tabletop software programs
>>5) Wrist Computers
>>by order of preference
>>
>>Steve
>>
>>on 5/27/01 10:35 AM, Jim Cobb at cobber@ci*.co* wrote:
>>
>>> Get yourself a cheap laptop, Decoplanner from www.gue.com, see my new
>wrist
>>> slate section, purchase a uwatec bottom timer. Then take the $1000 you
>save
>>> and get yourself a proper set of wings, doubles and regs. If tech =
diving
>is
>>> what you want to get into, then you are all set. If you simply have to
>get a
>>> computer for non-trimix deco dives then go for the DiveRite or Suunto
>Viper
>>> which has a gauge mode you can use for when you do the deep stuff.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>> -------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> Learn About Trimix at http://www.cisatlantic.com/trimix/
>>>
>>>> From: Steve <sfkenney@ea*.ne*>
>>>> Date: Sun, 27 May 2001 09:43:57 -0700
>>>> To: Jim Cobb <cobber@ci*.co*>, Z <mzurl@be*.ne*>,
>Fltechdiver
>>>> <fltechdiver@mikey.net>, Tech Diver <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: TriMix Computer Vote RESULTS
>>>>
>>>> I didn't see the post where I could vote on computers. I don't think =
I
>would
>>>> buy one for $1900 unless I was a professional diver and they were =
proven
>to
>>>> work well. Are there two brands on the market now, Dive-Rite and =
Abyss?
>I
>>>> believe they monitor three gases and you can switch gas on the fly,
>sounds
>>>> impressive.
>>>>
>>>> What are the options for a beginner tech diver?
>>>>
>>>> 1) Tables
>>>> 2) Tabletop software programs
>>>> 3) Wrist Computers
>>>> 4) No tables and no computer
>>>> 5) Math equations??
>>>>
>>>> Steve Kenney
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> on 5/25/01 3:54 PM, Jim Cobb at cobber@ci*.co* wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Yes, this vote shows that there are 21 IANTD instroketors on Mikey's
>list
>>>>> here and 4 normal people. This might explain why you boys seem to =
have
>such
>>>>> a hard time filling tech trips down there, not enough trimix
>computers...
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyway, moving right along...
>>>>>
>>>>> -------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>>> Learn About Trimix at http://www.cisatlantic.com/trimix/
>>>>>
>>>>>> From: "Z" <mzurl@be*.ne*>
>>>>>> Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 18:23:09 -0400
>>>>>> To: "Fltechdiver" <fltechdiver@mikey.net>
>>>>>> Subject: TriMix Computer Vote RESULTS
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ALL -
>>>>>>
>>>>>> At this time, it appears anyone who was going to vote did so.  As a
>result,
>>>>>> I have decided to release the results of the first DeeperStuff
>Technical
>>>>>> Dive Debate.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Question:
>>>>>> Would you use a wrist-mounted TriMix computer?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> RESULTS:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> NO     4
>>>>>> YES    21
>>>>>>
>>>>>> YES BY A LANDSLIDE !!!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Z's Analysis:
>>>>>> To some, it might appear that voter turnout was low. I believe this
>was due
>>>>>> to a small population of trimix rated divers to begin with.  Since
>>>>>> FLTechDiver is monitored by hundreds' I suspect many were afraid to
>vote
>>>>>> due
>>>>>> to their lack of experience in this area.  Although I will not =
divulge
>the
>>>>>> names of those who voted, many are well respected "mix" divers, and =
at
>>>>>> least
>>>>>> a couple  admitted currently owning a "mix" computer.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I will admit the landslide surprised me.  I figured we were in for =
a
>much
>>>>>> closer tally.  This also confirms what I have always believed, that
>many
>>>>>> monitor these lists without voicing their opinion which is in =
direct
>>>>>> contradiction to a few VERY vocal participants.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Someone asked me how I was going to vote.  For the record, I said
>"YES" (if
>>>>>> I could find a mix computer I liked that is)!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Z
>>>>>> www.deeperstuff.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> =
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>>>>>> To contact the list administrator, email
>>>>>> Mike Rodriguez at mikey@mi*.ne*
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