Manos, Jim T has both kinds. For boat diving, the softer HDPE tail section
is more forgiving and is smaller and lighter. The other is a proven beast. I
have Barnette and Cittelli (AUE) testing these for me to see if they are
satisfactory for boat diving. Citelli has had the standard version for
years. In some of them I am trying out a new 67 pound thrust motor for
beating the Gulfstream surface current getting down on a wreck. They dive
them and bring them back, I check them and send them out again. Hopefully
those guys can find any issues that there may be with the HDPE version.

I am basically making any combination of things that anyone wants. I have
nose , tail, and bulkhead materials that will give an easy 500 feet, I have
combinations that are pretty, I have all kinds of colors, I have all kinds
of bodies and packs for any burn time, and I have  all kinds of motors.


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From: cavers-admin@sa*.or* [mailto:cavers-admin@sa*.or*]On Behalf
Of Manos Manoli
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 1:34 AM
To: jim@sh*.ne*
Cc: ba_techdiver@yahoogroups.com; techdiver@aquanaut.com;
cavers@ca*.co*; ba_diving@ya*.co*
Subject: [Cavers] Re: New HDPE Gavin and Demos


Jim , what made you go for the HDPE version ? Im trying to get one but
cannot make my mind vs the standard one.

Manos Manoli
Limassol - Cyprus
www.smiley.cy.net/cytech

Jim Thompson SW wrote:

>I wanted to report on the new HDPE Gavins:
>
>First, let me warn you! These are ADDICTIVE and the MOST FUN you  have had
>since....
>
>To quote one of the guys who tried it. "Anything this fun should be
>illegal."
>
>For a long time serious cavers have been using Gavins. And, recently, very
>serious open water divers, like the guys that dove the Britannic (AG and
his
>crew) began using Gavins to extend their range and increase their safety.
>
>For extreme diving, these are a huge piece of safety gear. They can  beat
>many currents, help you from building CO2, keep your RMV low and extend
your
>range.
>
>But, I never realized just how many applications these little beauties
have,
>even for recreational diving. They are easy to use, come up to speed
>no matter how big the load, and make you smile sooo big the regulator is
>hard
>to keep in place.
>
>Gavins, as many know, are required equipment for many doing serious dives.
>
>But, the true moral of this story is--so many of us are missing out
>on the fun of a truly unique scooter. I don't care if you never plan on
>going
>past 100 feet, this scooter will change your outlook on diving!
>
>They have been so much fun,  Manta Ray Dive Center in Northern
>California (home of the Monterey kelp forests) and Dive Tek in Kona, Hawaii
>(where they dive deep walls, swim with mantas, dolphins, and whales) have
>been prompted to offer Gavins in their "Demo Programs."
>
>This is still a bit new and will not be in full swing till May / June, but
I
>could not wait to share the news.
>
>The West Cost will be set up to service and repair Gavins several
locations:
>5th D in the Pacific Northwest, Manta Ray Dive Center in Northern
>California,
>(John Walker in Southern California?), plus for tropical diving
>at Dive Tek in Kona Hawaii.
>
>We now have some experience with both the PVC and HDPE shorts. The HDPE
>models are identical to the PVC except in the tail sections, where George
>uses HDPE.
>
>They come in three body color configurations. We have all three:
>
>1. White - best for our dark and green West Coast waters. Easier to spot on
>the surface and underwater.
>
>2. Flat Black - best for use around the photo or video guys (doesn't seem
to
>reflect as much light). These are the MEANEST and COOLEST looking-- easily
>scratched, but just as easily touched up. These are the same body as the
>white ones above, but have met with a spray can of flat black. This is the
>unit that will scare the airport guys...(kidding).
>
>3. NEW Black body (PVC) - If pretty is your thing, this is SUPER FINISHED
>looking. No paint needed because of the integral black material. It
reflects
>a bit more light than the flat black versions and doesn't look as mean, but
>it's
>just plain beautiful.
>
>Each generation being delivered seems just a little more refined.
>
>
>Jt
>
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