Where can I get some of these? I'm getting a little bored with sardines.Quote:
Originally Posted by jj1987
Mike
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Where can I get some of these? I'm getting a little bored with sardines.Quote:
Originally Posted by jj1987
Mike
Hi Chad,Quote:
Originally Posted by ResQCaveDiver
The absolute best piece of equipment for cave diving is the head on your shoulders!
Seriously.. Everything else is just preference. Sidemount, Backmount, Rebreathers, etc... That comes down to preference.
The reason that you are getting silly answers is because your question is along the lines of "What is the absolute pretties color in the whole world"
Everybody has a different opinion.
Figure out what kind of diving you want to do, and get the tools for the job. That's it.
As far as military rebreathers, I dove 2 SSBN's and one SSN while in the Navy. They are fairly complex systems, but the training is free. All you need is a signature and 6 years of your life. :yawinkle:
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Originally Posted by Mike Edmonston
Thanks Mike, best answer in the book. Used far too little. LOL, Cindy
Q) what's the best car? the best food? the best color? ...
A) It Depends
educate yourself. use the search function (and Google) to brush up on the equipment options. Get training and experience so you know what's best for you (and be able to explain your decisions)
Mark 16 mixed gas CCR made by Carleton Technologies about $70000, The Draeger LAR V O2 rebreather is out there if your into shallow water cave diving only
Yes, during orientation for my OW classes I used to ask everyone if they ever ran out of gas on the highway/freeway. If they answered yes, I told them that diving may not be the sport for you!Quote:
Originally Posted by Slüdge
Chad, you got a lot of good answers and a lot of good links. Plus you are subscribed to the CDF (that's the best piece of equipment other then your head). :)
If you hook up with an LDS/Instructor PM folks for opinions about what they tell you.
I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you Kelly. I believe the right hand is in fact the superior piece of communication equipment. I find it allows for greater dexterity for those really complex messages. ;o)
This whole thread really cracks me up.
I have:
A rebreather
Three sidemount rigs
Two backmount rigs
Two single tank setups (I still occasionally use a recreational BC).
Etc etc. I use ALL of them. Depends on the dive.
It's just funny to me to think that someone thinks there's a "best" piece of dive gear.
For a comparison, look at Formula 1. I know you guys don't follow it much, but much of the car changes EVERY RACE depending on temperatures, max speed, corners etc.
ONE piece of advice - fancier is not necessarily better, especially in the caves. This is a serious KISS environment. I use Aqualung Titan regs for example, after endless hassles with my technologically fantascit but ridiculously finnicky Apeks 200's. The Titans cost 1/2 as much and are far more reliable.
Where may I find more info on Carleton Technologies and the Mark 16?Quote:
Originally Posted by swadiver
see your local US Navy recruiter. he will be glad to tell you how to find out a LOT more about it