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Something something something Dark Side... :rofl3:

Sounds like you are confusing the ascent alarm with the O2 %?

This has nothing at all to do with machismo, rather, it has to do with experience, common sense, and watching the difference in transitioning to doubles between those who have skills and those who don't. As I said in my other post in this thread, my first doubles dive was around dive 40, and I...

It would make sense to me to not move to doubles at this time. Why? Because if you don't know the answer to this, it isn't a good sign... Not to be a jerk, but this should be something you KNOW if you are moving to doubles.

Because most divers don't have the skills needed to correctly dive doubles, especially those with <50 dives. I did my first doubles dive at dive #40 using a borrowed set of LP95s. I was lucky at the time; my buoyancy and trim were good enough that I didn't have any issues. I kept borrowing...

The "valves" aren't rated to 3000psi. The burst discs in the valves are "for 3000psi cylinders" and blow at 5000psi. This isn't the issue.

If I were in their position I wouldn't look too kindly on someone wanting insurance payment because there was a 0.0001% chance they might get pig flu.

It isn't a BAD deal...just saying it wasn't an AMAZING deal. :) At $83 that is decent if they had good Thermo valves I would say (and are in hydro/vip).

this...

Just search Craigslist. You can occasionally find Al80s for ~$50-$60.

$500 for 6 used (rentals, even) aluminum tanks? :confused: Might be a bit steep.

Have you considered getting a lot more experience before moving to doubles? With <50 dives you are barely starting your diving career and honestly have very little experience. Too Far Too Fast is very prevalent these days.

Don't get the TEK3 regs. They aren't standardized -- one is right and one left. Kinda hard to swap things out if you suddenly blow something on a trip, and you need a right but only have a left. Is the extra $$$$$$$$ really worth it for better hose routing, but the same internal pieces...

Stickers can hide rust/corrosion/pitting etc. They can also encourage it, by keeping water underneath the sticker longer than normal and allowing it to sit next to the metal or paint.

The DS4 is a great reg for stages and doubles. Some good info here for doubles and here for stages. On a side note I personally think they do a nice job of routing for a single tank setup as well. On doubles, note that you will have a few hoses that are bent at pretty sharp angles. Most of...

Super glue + duct tape

I suppose there's always the chance that increased partial pressures of oxygen could help speed along the healing process...

I've been in the water with people who have done GUE-F and are a bit...."wobbly" if that makes sense.

Thank you kind sir... *saves post for later*

Just when I was about to search Rubicon for info on alcohol and diving I see that Gene beat me to the punch...:D