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>barlowg@gt*.k1*.oh*.us* wrote:
> Looks good so far.
> Have a GUE instructor check you for hose length trim etc.
OR if you can't at LEAST a GUE student who's done Tech 1. Min.
>
>
> My rig consists of the following: Halcyon backplate and harness,
> Explorer 55# wings, Highland Mills bands, and AL80's for backgas.
> I chose the aluminum cylinders due to the fact that I make at least
> 25% of my dives while diving wet. I had a real fear of not being able
> to swim up a doubled pair of steel tanks, despite the loss of a
> considerable amount of gas due to the low volume of 80's.
>
Well I'd say IF it was good enough for the wkpp THEN I'd go for it. If they
don't think it's good enough to risk THEIR lives on I'll not risk mine.
>
> As a regulator tech for different brands, I understand and appreciate
> the wide spread exceptance of the Apeks and Scuba Pro models,
> but feel that the MR12 has a lot to offer. I don't claim that it is
> better, but still deserves consideration.
>
How DEEP do they normally dive?
>
> I'm not alone in this opinion either, as two of my fellow dive buddies
> also use the MR12's, and they are both GUE trained cavers.
>
Welcome to techdiver and be prepaired to get flamed like the rest of us from
time to time.
haha
>
> My intent is not to come on board as an "expert", but merely as a
> student. If I am totally out of line, then I'm certain that I'll hear it.
>
L8R
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