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    Default 1st Stage-Sidewinder

    I?m looking at modifying the O2 bottle/valve/regulator setup to match:



    The picture is from Jason Richards? Blog and was assembled from multiple sources.

    I?m looking for a first stage similar to the one and the picture. Any ideas on where I could find one?

    Thanks for looking.

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    It’s an old Poseidon he got from me. I think it is only semi balanced. In this application it doesn’t matter.


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    Any suggestions on a modern day equivalent?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tflaris View Post
    Any suggestions on a modern day equivalent?

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    As it is hard to find a small and light first stage, I suggest you hit up Forrest to have him go through his junk pile.


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    Consider a Sherwood

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    Tony, any thoughts on going with an integrated first stage?
    https://www.piranhadivemfg.com/item/...ox-Ready-11739

    I'm likely going with that one for my smccr

    As for that particular Poseidon, it is likely a 3070 which is balanced. I could be a 2305 which is "balanced" emphasis on the quotes, but I think it's the 3070. It's not really a common first stage to find so you'll have to look through some Poseidon guys junk bins. Unfortunately mine only has the 2305's in it and is lacking the balanced ones


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    Quote Originally Posted by tbone1004 View Post
    Tony, any thoughts on going with an integrated first stage?
    https://www.piranhadivemfg.com/item/...ox-Ready-11739

    I'm likely going with that one for my smccr

    As for that particular Poseidon, it is likely a 3070 which is balanced. I could be a 2305 which is "balanced" emphasis on the quotes, but I think it's the 3070. It's not really a common first stage to find so you'll have to look through some Poseidon guys junk bins. Unfortunately mine only has the 2305's in it and is lacking the balanced ones
    I?ve heard these are a pain in the ass to fill with a special adaptor required.


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    Quote Originally Posted by tflaris View Post
    I?ve heard these are a pain in the ass to fill with a special adaptor required.


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    adapter yes, PITA not really.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBkxFB2RaIU


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