Protection for naked SPG

[Eyegore]

Made this using 1/8" thickness thermoplastic sheet. It'll need a thorough soak/rinse each time...

 

[martincohn]

Noooo....free the SPGs

Let um hang out free and natural, with a bolt snap attached of course.

 

[James79]

Noooo....free the SPGs

Let um hang out free and natural, with a bolt snap attached of course.

I disagree..... I see the value in a physical bumper protecting it. Now i just want to see the process used!

 

[tbone1004]

Noooo....free the SPGs

Let um hang out free and natural, with a bolt snap attached of course.

agreed, the problem with things like that is they can trap moisture against the body and if you dive salty stuff could be really bad.

If you really want a boot, they make normal boots which give you added benefit of strain relief at the crimp fitting and is easy to pull back for rinsing/inspection. They're like $10

 

[The Chairman]

The best protection for an SPG is great trim and buoyancy.

 

[JamesBon92007]

agreed, the problem with things like that is they can trap moisture against the body and if you dive salty stuff could be really bad.

If you really want a boot, they make normal boots which give you added benefit of strain relief at the crimp fitting and is easy to pull back for rinsing/inspection. They're like $10

Yes, I just put a SPG in my old boot that's been sitting in a box for about 30 years. My boot looks like new and there might be lots of them laying around somewhere. I just happen to be giving it to someone who uses the SPG alone. My very old US Divers SPG has never had a boot and it's held up just fine, but it's rather small and lightweight.

If my friend doesn't want the boot on it it's very easy to remove.

 

[-JD-]

The best protection for an SPG is great trim and buoyancy.

... And clipping it off.

A vent/aside. Please don't watch NOVA's Lethal Seas - Researchers trying to save corals - with consoles hanging 1-1/2 foot down.

 

[Eyegore]

The new SPG is an anchor. It’ll be secured to the the BCD most of the time but, with the shared hose-mount compass, it may be out and subject to impingement. I’ve not seen a rubber boot sized specifically for this honker of a gauge and would, indeed, prefer one over this non-removable cover.

 

[Eyegore]

agreed, the problem with things like that is they can trap moisture against the body and if you dive salty stuff could be really bad.

If you really want a boot, they make normal boots which give you added benefit of strain relief at the crimp fitting and is easy to pull back for rinsing/inspection. They're like $10

Linky, please?

 

[Eyegore]

I disagree..... I see the value in a physical bumper protecting it. Now i just want to see the process used!

Approximately 2” of water in pan to boiling, manage with tongs/by hand, cut to size, shape and re-heat if necessary until you’re satisfied with the result.