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Second stages only. They are just as shiny as my Conshelf 14s.
Eric Sedletzky
Contributor
The only Aqualung stuff I have right now are two Conshelf regulators and a handfull of 1085 second stages to to go with them, and a hooded vest that has an AL logo on the front. Other than that I’m pretty much AL free.
The one thing I wonder about is the future of the Conshelf with metal second stage. AL has been manufacturing that same reg for the military and commercial sector for many years. One mandate the government has is that equipment used has to be manufactured on American soil by an American company to remain free from any foreign government influence or control.
So I’m hoping that the facility that makes the conshelf 14/1085 will be extracted from the collapse and will continue operations, possibly by another company but who knows?
Whether we can obtain parts is another thing.
The 1085 second stages I’m not worried about because all that stuff can be sourced or made, it’s the first stage proprietary parts that will be a problem.
Worst case scenario is I just put the 1085’s on a Scubapro and keep diving.
The one thing I wonder about is the future of the Conshelf with metal second stage. AL has been manufacturing that same reg for the military and commercial sector for many years. One mandate the government has is that equipment used has to be manufactured on American soil by an American company to remain free from any foreign government influence or control.
So I’m hoping that the facility that makes the conshelf 14/1085 will be extracted from the collapse and will continue operations, possibly by another company but who knows?
Whether we can obtain parts is another thing.
The 1085 second stages I’m not worried about because all that stuff can be sourced or made, it’s the first stage proprietary parts that will be a problem.
Worst case scenario is I just put the 1085’s on a Scubapro and keep diving.
Bob Evans
Contributor
It's a challenging time for any manufacturer. it's been a touch-and-go with the USA supply chain at Force Fins. Not looking good for the future.
Dear lord let it not be AMF.
That's actually a sexy second.
US Divers / Aqualung equipment? Let's start with regulators. My collection is around 28 - 30 of various models from a "green label" Broxton [circa 1953] up to numerous 21st century models: Legend, new Mistral, and Kronos. I still dive with Super Rocket fins, and have since 1978. Favorite BFKs like the bicentennial edition Sea Hawk. I could go on and on. About the only piece of equipment that I don't really look to USD/AL for is a BCD. Never really cared for BCs, and when I dive with one, it is usually a back plate with a Dive-Rite wing, or a Mares poodle jacket.
I'm sure that the next phase of AL will not resemble their past, too bad, we are all the poorer for it.
I'm sure that the next phase of AL will not resemble their past, too bad, we are all the poorer for it.
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