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Does anyone know what the buoyancy characteristics of the 14cu. bottle is, when getting close to empty? RT On Fri, 13 Oct 1995 AHDNN1A.DDRAKE01@ed*.co* wrote: > *** Resending note of 10/13/95 10:47 > From: ddrake01 > Subject: Re: Dry Suit Inflation > Harold, I had the choice between the new fad, a 3000 PSI 6 CF Aluminum "argon" > bottle and using a 2014 PSI 13 or so CF pony bottle. In the water, I don't > notice the difference between the two as far a drag as my shoulders cut the > water for both. I do know that when I'm out on a weekend trip and want to do > 4 or more dives in the 150+ range, I don't feel like bringing extra gas-read > another 80 or something high pressure tank. Also, if I need a fill from a > my own 80 or a bud's, I can get a full fill that will last me several times > longer than the soda can will. If you can't get argon haskeled, then you have > less than 6 CF... > > That means function and capability to me that increases my safety vs. doing a > dive with the soda can that's been topped off with air. Also, you simply have > more reserve. Ever seen buddy team share an argon bottle? When it's cold, > you'd do anything to get a warm shot of gas to the cold, blue, squeezed gonads > and extremeties. > > I think that I have to agree with Gary and George. Must be a first.--DD > > David B. Drake Internet:ahdnn1a.ddrake01@ed*.co* > Spring Hill, TN USA EDS/SATURN Infrastructure 8-320-4190 GMnet > > > -- > Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@terra.net'. > Send subscription/archive requests to `techdiver-request@terra.net'. >
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