If one takes a GUE course, he or she would know that GUE advocates deploying
the lift bag once you arrive at 70', not at 275'.  I'm unaware of problems
when one deploys the bag properly.

ss

----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Citelli <joe@po*.co*>
To: Gertje <gert.je@wo*.nl*>; <RLucas1013@ao*.co*>;
<FLTechDiver-owner@mikey.net>; <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 10:33 AM
Subject: Re: Surface Markers


> 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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