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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