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--=====================_7850537==_.ALT Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" At 05:19 AM 25/07/2001 , Jim Cobb wrote: >Did somebody fart? Come on Jim. You don't have to like MJB, but you should at least respect his penetrating intellect and encyclopaedic knowledge. In fact, we can all learn a great deal from Dr Mike. Here's some new gems and some old pearls from his treasury of intelligent commentary... Black - on equipment selection... Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 15:24:40 GMT, Michael J Black wrote: > I don't dive doubles because I can barely crawl up my boat > ladder(s) with my usual rig, Black - on team selection... Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 15:24:40 GMT, Michael J Black wrote: > ...and neither can my usual buddies. Black - on CNS toxicity... Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2000 21:25:50 GMT, Michael J Black wrote: > I do not advocate anything > above 1.6, and in the unlikely event I got trapped with a higher mix, > I know what I'm dealing with. Black - on adequate redundancy... Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 15:24:40 GMT, Michael J Black wrote: > When I dive wrecks below 130ffw, I carry a different pony, Black - on gas planning... Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 15:24:40 GMT, Michael J Black wrote: > I can use the EAN40 as a deco mix > if an unplanned profile develops, or breathe pure O2 at the > surface, Black - on DIR... Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2000 18:38:11 GMT, Michael J Black wrote: > Their inflexible gear configuration includes... > safety harness consisting of a single strap threaded through the > BC (no quick release buckles), double tanks preferred to single > tank, plus other limitations including no solo diving whatsoever. Black's alternative to the limitations of DIR... At 03:07 26/07/00 , Michael J. Black wrote: >As for better systems, mine works well and is quite simple: no dives >below 220 feet, using a large primary, a 30cf (or 40cf) pony, and >40cf sling bottle(s) if needed. No doubles, and no dives that require >more than 45 minutes of deco Black hangs seven pieces of gear off his HP hose... At 11:23 8/11/99 , Michael J. Black wrote: I often have to reach for the SPG (which is mounted to a console, that has a compass, knife, scissors, computer, slate, depth gauge, pencil) mainly to read my compass. My usual diving is in freshwater lakes in Wisconsin, with poor visibility (yesterday vis was 3 feet in Lake Mendota, Madison, WI) and I rely on my compass for underwater navigation on a regular basis. then shoves it all in the trunk... At 11:23 8/11/99 , Michael J. Black wrote: My preference is to not clip the SPG to my left hip or chest D-rings. I prefer to tuck the SPG on a long hose into my butt crack. That's right, between my legs, in the butt crack, which cradles the thing nicely, and I know where it is at all times by feel. Black - on the safest deep-diving project in the world... At 01:38 16/02/00 , Michael J. Black wrote: >(WKPP divers are going to get hurt, and are lucky to have made it this far Black - on boat selection... At 01:15 1/03/00 , mjblackmd@ya*.co* wrote: >as a fellow boat owner I too frown upon doubles in my boat. >If I wore my double steel 112's, I would break my boat ladder Black - on manifolded doubles... At 07:40 31/05/00 , Michael J Black wrote: >Do you techno-weenies have a clue how despised you >are by some boat captains, with all your gear clanging around? Black - on the agencies that killed most tech divers... At 08:12 16/05/00 , mjblackmd@ya*.co* wrote: The agencies that have been in the business longest have enviable safety records, a testimonial to their quality of instruction, given the inherent dangers involved in scuba. Black - still not quite squared away on DIR... At 12:59 25/07/00 , Dr Michael J. Black wrote: >While we're on the subject of DIR, here are a few more of my "esteemed" >objections: No computer (HELLO??!!), Black - the man... the legend... At 13:07 16/05/00 , MJB wrote: > As for my diving credentials, they've been posted too, but >let's just say I dive alot (over twenty years, and 1000 logged dives >in the last ten) and in fact, I'm going diving tonight after work. the let-down... At 02:12 26/05/00 , Michael J. Black wrote: >I am not trimix-certified Black knows better than the US Navy... At 10:49 1/02/00 , Michael J. Black wrote: >Thanks for posting the Navy info. Frankly that is amazing, and makes >me wonder who's making the rules in the U.S. Navy. Black - on choosing the right regulator (like, ask someone who's sponsored by a reg manufacturer)... At 04:49 16/02/00 , Michael J. Black wrote: > > Is the R190 actually a better performing reg than the D400? >This would be a great question for Jim Bowden, who currently holds >the world depth record on open-circuit Scuba. Having spoken with >him personally about this, I can tell you that he likes both regs Black on hot mix... At 01:48 1/06/00 , Michael J. Black wrote: >As for my "extreme ignornat stupidity" were you referring to the pony >bottle with pO2 1.9 debate? Thought so, and just FYI here is what TDI >says in one of their coursebooks >"A small volume scuba cylinder of EAN39 carried with a diver for a >decompression gas can also be a redundant gas supply. In the event >that the primary gas supply is exhausted, the diver can switch to >EAN39 and make a normal ascent. If this emergency occurred at 130 fsw, >the pO2 for EAN39 would be 1.92 ATA. Black - hints at deep air... At 02:12 26/05/00 , Michael J. Black wrote: >I will not divulge how deep I have been on air, as if I haven't been >crucified enough already. Black forgets he hinted at deep air... At 02:12 26/05/00 , Michael J. Black wrote: >I am not trimix-certified, and believe it or not, one reason is I have >an objection to TDI's requirement that Extended Range (on air) precede >Trimix. Black - on why he's an expert... At 02:12 26/05/00 , Michael J. Black wrote: >Diving medicine has been a second hobby, and I have >been fortunate to have learned from some experts, whose names have >already been bashed on this list, so keep guessing. Black - still a long way to go... At 23:09 28/04/00 , Michael J. Black wrote: If you're going to dive Hogarthian, the long hose (5 or 7-foot) should go under the right arm and around the neck. This makes sense in caves, for air sharing. In wrecks, I have a problem with it in that the length of hose represents an entanglement hazard. I prefer a 40-inch primary hose, and recommend bungying your long octo to your tank(s), or even diving with a 40-inch octo hose realizing that your buddy's going to have to ride your ass in an air-sharing emergency. Black - foot never far from mouth... At 12:59 25/07/00 , Dr Michael J. Black wrote: >While we're on the subject of DIR, here are a few more of my "esteemed" >objections: Scubapro regulators (do you turds know we call these >Scubaflows in cold water, and I mean icy cold). Want >a better system? Start over, unless cave diving is your only diving. Black - So THERE!... At 02:32 19/07/00 , Michael J. Black wrote: You're a wannabe, lying, sniveling, loudmouthed, ranting POS, DIR's poster boy. Suck it up, weenie. Or better yet, try logging a few dives, puppy. MJB Black - on wild-life... Re: Fish feeding > > What is good to use. Someone suggested cheese-wiz, but this seems a > > bit unearthy to me. Any comments on this. > Well if you must know, Nabisco Easy Cheese. It comes in a can and > withstands the hydrostatic pressure from descent, ... wild-life - on Black... > What stopped me finally was a > 200-pound grouper that just about swallowed my hand in Grand Cayman. I think we are all privileged to witness this legend in the making. rgds billyw --=====================_7850537==_.ALT Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" <html> At 05:19 AM 25/07/2001 , Jim Cobb wrote:<br> <blockquote type=cite cite>Did somebody fart?</blockquote><br> Come on Jim. You don't have to like MJB, but you should at least <br> respect his penetrating intellect and encyclopaedic knowledge.<br> <br> In fact, we can all learn a great deal from Dr Mike. Here's some<br> new gems and some old pearls from his treasury of intelligent<br> commentary...<br> <br> Black - on equipment selection...<br> <br> Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 15:24:40 GMT, Michael J Black wrote:<br> > I don't dive doubles because I can barely crawl up my boat <br> > ladder(s) with my usual rig,<br> <br> <br> Black - on team selection...<br> <br> Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 15:24:40 GMT, Michael J Black wrote:<br> > ...and neither can my usual buddies. <br> <br> <br> Black - on CNS toxicity...<br> <br> Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2000 21:25:50 GMT, Michael J Black wrote:<br> > I do not advocate anything<br> > above 1.6, and in the unlikely event I got trapped with a higher mix,<br> > I know what I'm dealing with.<br> <br> <br> Black - on adequate redundancy...<br> <br> Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 15:24:40 GMT, Michael J Black wrote:<br> > When I dive wrecks below 130ffw, I carry a different pony, <br> <br> <br> Black - on gas planning...<br> <br> Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 15:24:40 GMT, Michael J Black wrote:<br> > I can use the EAN40 as a deco mix<br> > if an unplanned profile develops, or breathe pure O2 at the<br> > surface, <br> <br> <br> Black - on DIR...<br> <br> Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2000 18:38:11 GMT, Michael J Black wrote:<br> > Their inflexible gear configuration includes... <br> > safety harness consisting of a single strap threaded through the<br> > BC (no quick release buckles), double tanks preferred to single<br> > tank, plus other limitations including no solo diving whatsoever.<br> <br> <br> Black's alternative to the limitations of DIR...<br> <br> At 03:07 26/07/00 , Michael J. Black wrote:<br> >As for better systems, mine works well and is quite simple: no dives<br> >below 220 feet, using a large primary, a 30cf (or 40cf) pony, and<br> >40cf sling bottle(s) if needed. No doubles, and no dives that require<br> >more than 45 minutes of deco <br> <br> <br> Black hangs seven pieces of gear off his HP hose...<br> <br> At 11:23 8/11/99 , Michael J. Black wrote:<br> I often have to reach for the SPG (which is mounted to a console, that<br> has a compass, knife, scissors, computer, slate, depth gauge, pencil) <br> mainly to read my compass. My usual diving is in freshwater lakes in <br> Wisconsin, with poor visibility (yesterday vis was 3 feet in Lake Mendota,<br> Madison, WI) and I rely on my compass for underwater navigation on a <br> regular basis. <br> <br> <br> then shoves it all in the trunk...<br> <br> At 11:23 8/11/99 , Michael J. Black wrote:<br> My preference is to not clip the SPG to my left hip or chest D-rings. I <br> prefer to tuck the SPG on a long hose into my butt crack. That's right, <br> between my legs, in the butt crack, which cradles the thing nicely, and I<br> know where it is at all times by feel. <br> <br> <br> Black - on the safest deep-diving project in the world...<br> <br> At 01:38 16/02/00 , Michael J. Black wrote:<br> >(WKPP divers are going to get hurt, and are lucky to have made it this far<br> <br> <br> Black - on boat selection...<br> <br> At 01:15 1/03/00 , mjblackmd@ya*.co* wrote:<br> >as a fellow boat owner I too frown upon doubles in my boat. <br> >If I wore my double steel 112's, I would break my boat ladder <br> <br> <br> Black - on manifolded doubles...<br> <br> At 07:40 31/05/00 , Michael J Black wrote:<br> >Do you techno-weenies have a clue how despised you<br> >are by some boat captains, with all your gear clanging around?<br> <br> <br> Black - on the agencies that killed most tech divers...<br> <br> At 08:12 16/05/00 , mjblackmd@ya*.co* wrote:<br> The agencies that have been in the business longest have enviable <br> safety records, a testimonial to their quality of instruction, given <br> the inherent dangers involved in scuba.<br> <br> <br> Black - still not quite squared away on DIR...<br> <br> At 12:59 25/07/00 , Dr Michael J. Black wrote:<br> >While we're on the subject of DIR, here are a few more of my "esteemed"<br> >objections: No computer (HELLO??!!), <br> <br> <br> Black - the man... the legend...<br> <br> At 13:07 16/05/00 , MJB wrote:<br> > As for my diving credentials, they've been posted too, but<br> >let's just say I dive alot (over twenty years, and 1000 logged dives<br> >in the last ten) and in fact, I'm going diving tonight after work.<br> <br> <br> the let-down...<br> <br> At 02:12 26/05/00 , Michael J. Black wrote:<br> >I am not trimix-certified<br> <br> <br> Black knows better than the US Navy...<br> <br> At 10:49 1/02/00 , Michael J. Black wrote:<br> >Thanks for posting the Navy info. Frankly that is amazing, and makes<br> >me wonder who's making the rules in the U.S. Navy. <br> <br> <br> Black - on choosing the right regulator (like, ask someone who's <br> sponsored by a reg manufacturer)...<br> <br> At 04:49 16/02/00 , Michael J. Black wrote:<br> > > Is the R190 actually a better performing reg than the D400?<br> >This would be a great question for Jim Bowden, who currently holds<br> >the world depth record on open-circuit Scuba. Having spoken with<br> >him personally about this, I can tell you that he likes both regs<br> <br> <br> Black on hot mix...<br> <br> At 01:48 1/06/00 , Michael J. Black wrote:<br> >As for my "extreme ignornat stupidity" were you referring to the pony<br> >bottle with pO2 1.9 debate? Thought so, and just FYI here is what TDI<br> >says in one of their coursebooks <br> >"A small volume scuba cylinder of EAN39 carried with a diver for a<br> >decompression gas can also be a redundant gas supply. In the event<br> >that the primary gas supply is exhausted, the diver can switch to<br> >EAN39 and make a normal ascent. If this emergency occurred at 130 fsw,<br> >the pO2 for EAN39 would be 1.92 ATA.<br> <br> <br> Black - hints at deep air...<br> <br> At 02:12 26/05/00 , Michael J. Black wrote:<br> >I will not divulge how deep I have been on air, as if I haven't been <br> >crucified enough already. <br> <br> <br> Black forgets he hinted at deep air...<br> <br> At 02:12 26/05/00 , Michael J. Black wrote:<br> >I am not trimix-certified, and believe it or not, one reason is I have<br> >an objection to TDI's requirement that Extended Range (on air) precede<br> >Trimix. <br> <br> <br> Black - on why he's an expert...<br> <br> At 02:12 26/05/00 , Michael J. Black wrote:<br> >Diving medicine has been a second hobby, and I have<br> >been fortunate to have learned from some experts, whose names have<br> >already been bashed on this list, so keep guessing.<br> <br> <br> Black - still a long way to go...<br> <br> At 23:09 28/04/00 , Michael J. Black wrote:<br> If you're going to dive Hogarthian, the long hose (5 or 7-foot) <br> should go under the right arm and around the neck. This makes <br> sense in caves, for air sharing. <br> In wrecks, I have a problem with it in that the length of hose <br> represents an entanglement hazard. I prefer a 40-inch primary <br> hose, and recommend bungying your long octo to your tank(s), or <br> even diving with a 40-inch octo hose realizing that your buddy's <br> going to have to ride your ass in an air-sharing emergency.<br> <br> <br> Black - foot never far from mouth...<br> <br> At 12:59 25/07/00 , Dr Michael J. Black wrote:<br> >While we're on the subject of DIR, here are a few more of my "esteemed"<br> >objections: Scubapro regulators (do you turds know we call these <br> >Scubaflows in cold water, and I mean icy cold). Want<br> >a better system? Start over, unless cave diving is your only diving.<br> <br> <br> Black - So THERE!...<br> <br> At 02:32 19/07/00 , Michael J. Black wrote:<br> You're a wannabe, lying, sniveling, loudmouthed, ranting POS, DIR's <br> poster boy. Suck it up, weenie. Or better yet, try logging a few dives, <br> puppy. MJB<br> <br> <br> Black - on wild-life... <br> <br> Re: Fish feeding<br> > > What is good to use. Someone suggested cheese-wiz, but this seems a<br> > > bit unearthy to me. Any comments on this.<br> > Well if you must know, Nabisco Easy Cheese. It comes in a can and<br> > withstands the hydrostatic pressure from descent, ...<br> <br> <br> wild-life - on Black...<br> <br> > What stopped me finally was a<br> > 200-pound grouper that just about swallowed my hand in Grand Cayman.<br> <br> <br> <br> I think we are all privileged to witness this legend in the making.<br> <br> rgds billyw<br> </html> --=====================_7850537==_.ALT-- -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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