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hi again all, Okay, now that I got my complaints out, I have a (somewhat) serious question.. I have a new set of double HP80's with a Dive-rite manifold, and, since I blew most of my cash on the setup, I have mounted them on my Seaquest ADV while dreaming of a transpac. The difficulty I have is the odd weight distribution of the rig... it's quite heavy (as steel tanks are wont to be) and likes to turn me on my head, valves down, due to the low location of the ADV's lift and the high weight of the manifold and my Odins. It's manageable, but not real pretty. Has anyone tried *mounting* a setup valves-DOWN, where the "balance point" would be lower on the body and closer to the balance point of the BC? my hoses are long enough, and I should think this would have other advantages: 1)Convex ends of tanks are up - better hydrodynamics 2)access to the valves and isolation valve - it's easier to reach your butt than the back of your neck! I imagine some sort of bash guard over the valves might be wise, and would make the thing easier to tote out of the water- I have some aluminum bar stock that might work. I'm worried about durability and exposure of the valves, but firemen, whose equipment takes a beating, carry their Scott packs valve-down... Otherwise, I might have to try some joker solution like adding foam high on the tanks or something. If there are civil replies or suggestions, I'd welcome them on private e-mail. Thanks, Abrill IANTD 6791 NOAA Working Diver PADI DMC ____"Fool! I am the Fates' lieutenant; I act under orders!" - Ahab___ Andrew L. Brill *abrill@ro*.ge*.du*.ed* Duke University Department of Geology * FAX (919) 681-8228 Prog. for the Study of Developed Shorelines* Durham, NC 27708-0228 *
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