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  1. Alastor

    Water volume?

    They should be AL100 - 13.2 liters in volume.
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    Diving In Thailand - Timeline and Itinerary Help

    In the winter time consider a liveaboard from Khao Lak. There are numerous from 2 till 6 days the longer ones going toward the famous richelieu rock and neighbours. You will not regret the diving that are easy and colorful. Boats are a bit small and have essential services. Do not compare them...
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    POLL: SPG or transmitter failure - UPDATED TO BE EASIER

    1) 500 2) 380 3) 4 4) 2 (1 was my fault)
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    How to Clean Camera Lanyard

    In the washing machine. A softener can be added to give it a good smell too. I usually wash my stinking lanyards with my colored cotton clothes every few months ... the lanyards, not the clothes.
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    Attaching Twin 12 Carbondive 300bar cylinders to Mares Magellan BCD

    Ciao Angelo, I believe the OP will need many more kilos in the belt: he's speaking about carbondive 12L (steel+carbonfiber) tanks and they weight just 10.9 Kg each. Much less of 12L steel tanks we are used to. When almost empty, he need to balance the tank (that should be positive) and the used...
  6. Alastor

    A question for Europeans about EU light brands

    Add Diving Torches (italian company) to the list.
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    Travelling with Tek gear - i wasn't ready for the weight!

    I know it is a PITA, but try to choose a duffle bag for everything except regulators, lights and other heavy gear, those in the carry on. Trolley with wheels and rigid, often extensible, handle are in the range 4+kg, duffle bag are always less than 2Kg, more often 1.3Kg. Do you really need...
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    Corrupt-a-Wish

    *Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo* One of your wishes is now true - you had so many that is difficult to figure out which one. Maybe the one where the car started after forgetting the headlights on or when it didn't rain when you were without umbrella or raincoat. I wish everybody's wishes came true.
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    Corrupt-a-Wish

    You went diving and a newly discovered Bubbles Dragon is approaching you ... I wish I had a week of relaxing holiday with some diving too
  10. Alastor

    New computers announced by Shearwater and Garmin

    Not mentioning Olympus TG4 & TG5 and probably a handful of other cameras often used for diving photography.
  11. Alastor

    (nothing technical) Hollis F1 "LT" vs Mares power plana vs deep 6eddy

    Mares Power Plana are negative as the Hollis F1 in the water. I owns both, bought first the Power Plana (with steel spring), then I moved to the Hollis because they are longer and I wanted a bit more power when needed (e.g. current): my legs are trained enough. Anyway the build quality of both...
  12. Alastor

    Issue with securing 7ft long hose

    I use a weighted bellow pocket. I started using it because the lack of pocket in my wetsuit and now I cannot even think to get rid of it. A friend of mine printed a perfectly functional stick in 3D. There are multiple model on thingiverse just in case - try searching "scuba long hose" or just...
  13. Alastor

    Ear suddenly felt wet at 20 meters

    I don't believe you have any sort of ear drum perforation Did you wear a hood ? "wet" sensation could also derive from a bit of colder water that found its way through. In any case go to a doctor who can accurately inspect your ears.
  14. Alastor

    Apeks - Swap DB4 diaphragm clamp setup with DS4

    Have you checked out this thread: Apeks DS4 v. Xl4 ?? All the best.
  15. Alastor

    long hose configuration.

    Either the hose could be too long or the D-ring too high toward the shoulder. (just imagining 'cause no picture is available) Have you considered to pass the hose under the armpit and use a 90°-110° connector ?
  16. Alastor

    Suunto D4i

    No, it is a watch size dive computer: it is meant to be worn 24 hours a day. If you want save battery, e.g. avoiding to go in dive mode if the computer gets wet, you can disable it.
  17. Alastor

    What Defines a "Tech" Diver

    The "tech" word ?
  18. Alastor

    Folding diving knife

    How long have been you diving with your knife ? Do you dive salt or fresh water? Just asking because I had sensible rust corrosion on steel folding knife. Tipically on the springs (if any) and near the pivot point. 99% of my dives are in sea water.
  19. Alastor

    Dry Suit inflator hoses - Which 1st Stage for which hose ?

    SPG is on the right, but a trasmitter is on the left, probably this is due to the wrist the computer is weared on. All the other hoses are correctly routed as prescribed by most agencies.
  20. Alastor

    Fin recommendations for drysuit

    They are quite similar to F1, a bit shorter and sensibly lighter. Having no chance to try them, I cannot say if they have the same stiffness than the F1, I think this is the characteristic more accountable for thrust. Enjoy your new fin!
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