The concept is great but I did not mention that one because there have been
some problems with the seams opening up on them.  Before I purchased one I
would check with Halcyon to see if this has been corrected.

jc


----- Original Message -----
From: Gertje <gert.je@wo*.nl*>
To: Joe Citelli <joe@po*.co*>; <RLucas1013@ao*.co*>;
<FLTechDiver-owner@mikey.net>; <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 12:08 PM
Subject: Re: Surface Markers


> Durin the GUE Tech1 we learned to use the Halcyon #80 lbs liftbag. It has
a
> no-dump construction, and has to be inflated with your inflator-hose. A
real
> beauty if you ask me.
>
> Gertjan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Joe Citelli <joe@po*.co*>
> To: <RLucas1013@ao*.co*>; <FLTechDiver-owner@mikey.net>;
> <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
> Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 12:17 AM
> Subject: Re: Surface Markers
>
>
> > For emergency lift you need a lift bag - not a marker.  The 100 lb.
> Carters
> > (the old standby) seem to be the best and most reliable.  It will double
> as
> > a surface marker but a poor one at best since it sits low in the water
and
> > will often either be missed or will attract boaters who will think they
> are
> > debris and try to pick them up.
> >
> > You need to have a proper marker - ie.: a float ball with a flag or a
> > torpedo float - plus the lift bag.   The float ball will provide plenty
of
> > buoyancy but does you no good if you are not on it.  The torpedo floats
> will
> > not double as flotation.  My experience with the surface marker (OMS)
you
> > refer to is negative.  Unless you have a dead weight pulling it down it
> lays
> > flat on the surface instead of erect.
> >
> > Joe
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <RLucas1013@ao*.co*>
> > To: <FLTechDiver-owner@mikey.net>; <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2001 9:57 AM
> > Subject: Surface Markers
> >
> >
> > > I presently use a lift bag when doing drift deco, however, I see most
> > people
> > > are using surface markers here in South Florida and I'm about to cross
> > over,
> > > but tired of buying shit and every dealer swears theirs is the best. I
> was
> > > wondering if any particular brand or model was best suited for a
surface
> > > marker and could double for emergency lift. Any info or comments would
> be
> > > appreciated.
> > >
> > >  1. OMS's surface marker, I think it's 55# of lift and has the O. P
vent
> > > (pull type) and one way flapper near bottom.
> > >
> > > 2. The new (new to me) Carter 35# surface marker that has an oral
> inflate
> > and
> > > O.P vent in same tube located near the bottom.
> > >
> > > Too all who reply thanks for your time.
> > >
> > > BOB
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