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    Use of an Octo as a secondary and best Apeks first stages for twinset?

    In tec diving, you’ll be using a long hose, which is the reg you will be donating. The other reg will be bungied around your neck. You could always use the yellow reg on the long hose given it will be donated. I believe, you can get a new (black) face plate to replace the yellow plate...
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    Use of an Octo as a secondary and best Apeks first stages for twinset?

    I would likely not get a second xtx 200 given other Apeks first stages are less expensive and just as good (if not better in terms of size and hose routing). Ask yourself how many first stages you anticipate having in two to five years. If you’ll want a double set, single first stage, or a first...
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    Mulling over BP/W options...

    I found it cumbersome to pull wing off given I had four weight pockets on the cambands (2x2). Design is such that one needs to pull the w-pockets through the middle holes in the wing (or take off camband first).
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    Diving NS/NB/PEI in 2 weeks

    For PEI diving, check out a local fb site: PEI SCUBA Divers Folks on this site might have contacts in the other provinces as well.
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    Hauling gear from parking lot to pool, quarry, lake

    I purchased a Rock-n-roller multicart, which works great for singles or doubles and is easily expandable. Check out this link for a video of cart: Different sizes available. I went for the smaller one. In Toronto, I purchased here (but available all over North America if not further): rock n...
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    Learning to use doubles

    What club was recommended to you? Several members with this club dive doubles: About us | OUE SCUBA CLUB. They have a pool night on Thursday evenings at the Etobicoke Olympian. If considering Fundies, a few things to consider. A tec pass will require doubles. Some folks have found diving...
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    Hello from Toronto

    On east end, there is a club out of the Pan-Am pool Wednesday?): SUCI - Scarborough Underwater Club Inc. - Home In the West end, there is at least one club diving out of the Etobicoke Olympian (Thursday): About us | OUE SCUBA CLUB. Aquarius dive shop also dives out of this pool on Monday...
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    Need DSMB help

    I would encourage you to talk to your upcoming GUE instructor. He/she might have some useful thoughts if they dive in the same area/conditions in which you plan to dive.
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    Correct usage of Venturi effect lever

    I recall a few years back I was diving my Apeks reg with the lever all the way open and the knob all the way open. I seemed to go through air really quickly on this 30 foot dive. Does having the knob wide open explain this, or is it the lever, or does neither knob or lever affect the amount of...
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    Ultima Dry Glove System question

    Would the 720's or 281's be appropriate to use for pull over gloves (onto cuff-side Viking rings)? I currently use the Magid 935 rubber glove but hear that they have stopped producing.
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    Xdeep/Genz Black - screen brightness issue

    I got an email response a week or so back from them. 70 Euro to fix the screen and 30 euro in postage to ship (back to Canada). That's about $155 CND (or about a 15% down payment on a Shearwater).
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    Does a Santi BZ200 + a Whites Fusion Thermal = a BZ400

    Hi Folks, When the water is cold, I dive a Santi BZ400 and am plenty warm in mid to high thirties. A buddy of mine just picked up a used BZ200, well worn but serviceable. What do folks think of him pairing it with his Whites fusion thermal undergarment for cold dives (under 40F) Can he assume...
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    Xdeep/Genz Black - screen brightness issue

    I've noticed that in the water lately that I can barely read my screen (at any depth). Original owner and I could once see screen very clearly. I was about to contact them and ask what is up. Any others?
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    Is Halcyon "Focus" light considered DIR?

    How have you found the E/O cord useful in your diving? I note that the E/O cord is an extra $200US.
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    Spool suggestions for Fundies class

    get a spool about 15 to 25' deeper that you typically (almost always) dive, depending on depth (longer for greater depth). If you plan on getting multiple spools, get 1) a small one that can by used for shallow dives (so a 75' if you typically dive 50 feet or less, a 50' if you typically dive...
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    Which area is DIN valve popular at?

    South Africa was DIN
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    Bpw setup for Fundies

    There are three GUE instructors in Ontario: Toronto, St Catherines, Brock/Ottawa area. Any one of them would offer you advice if asked. (Contact info on GUE website). The Toronto instructor, Heison, has been at the Scuba Swap the last few years and has put on a harness fitting clinic. Not...
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    Santi Flex 190 vs Fusion thermal

    Has anyone used both these undergarments? If so, how do they compare for warmth? Is the Fusion Thermal more like the 190 or the 360 in terms of warmth? Thanks
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    Apeks DB4

    That is, $190US for a single first stage. (From a European shop.)
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    ice diving course in march

    Where is the dive site located?
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