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To: "MARK F. SAMEK (203)665-5000 x3829" <SAMEKMF@NU*.CO*>
Subject: Re: Bouyancy Compensator Recommendations
From: "Andrew Cohen" <Andrew_Cohen@cc*.ss*.nm*.go*>
Date: Thu, 18 May 95 08:46:40 EST
     I currently own a Seaquest Spectrum III.  It's well made, single 
     bladder, comfortable and easily maintained.  List price is $425.  It 
     can not be easily adapted for doubles, however that may not be a 
     concern for you.

     Seaquest also makes a back mount version, and although I've never used 
     one, I've heard good reports about their performance.

     I really don't like BC's with an internal bladder, because they are 
     difficult to wash out and maintain.  With the single bladder, you can 
     remove the inflator hose, dump valve (and wash-out plug on the 
     Seaquest), hose it down, and store it open.  Double bladder BC's 
     always seem to get mildewy, and eventually salt crystals will form, no 
     matter how hard you try to keep the inside of the bladder clean.

     Just yesterday I received my new Dive Rite Transpac.  At first glance 
     it is VERY rugged and well designed.  It came with a 47 page manual 
     and took a LONG time to assemble.  It's really a "system", to use a 
     clich!  I will write a complete review of the product as soon as I 
     have a chance to use a few times.




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Subject: Bouyancy Compensator Recommendations
Author:  "MARK F. SAMEK (203)665-5000 x3829" <SAMEKMF@NU*.CO*> at ~INTERNET
Date:    95/05/17 14:54


Does anyone have any recommendations for bouyancy compensators for use with a 
single tank and pony bottle.  I'm presently using a horse collar and want to 
upgrade to something that will help to eliminate back strain.  Please respond to

my address - samekmf@nu*.co* - THANKS.

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