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  1. J-Vo

    Mike goes through the new Dive Talk Go

    Didn't realize KISS made different versions. I have the molex splitter board that comes with the SW. K22Ds plug directly into the board. I suppose the better questions is: Will one of these replace a K22D.
  2. J-Vo

    Mike goes through the new Dive Talk Go

    Hijacking my own thread. Does anyone know witch of these if either will plug into the KISS splitter board? https://www.dive2.me/solidstatesensor.html
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    Seeking reports on Halo Argon undergarments

    I have the Halo AR. It's way warmer than the Arctic with about the same buoyancy. The big standout for me is the comfort. For the warmth it's the most flexible undergarment I've warn (better than the Arctic)and it simply feels like I'm laying in my bed with not a single hotspot during the...
  4. J-Vo

    Sidewinder 2.0 spotted at BOOT

    I've only seen that they have one in the booth.
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    Mike goes through the new Dive Talk Go

    📸 Watch this video on Facebook https://fb.watch/on6VVgjCTX/?mibextid=NSMWBT
  6. J-Vo

    O2 Analyzer without decimal

    I would be most concerned about compounding error from not calibrating as accurately, but generally you will still probably land within the margin of error for the cells anyway.
  7. J-Vo

    Mexico diving

    I just got back from 10 days cave diving in MX. I was very happy I made the decision to take my dry suit. With the thin undergarments I used about the same amount of lead I do in the ocean with my 5 mil wetsuit. For me the drysuit is about more than thermal protection. Any good guide will...
  8. J-Vo

    High Springs Intro Training Questions

    Lots of way more experienced people than me commenting here, but if you want to stick with side mount, I expect Joe Seda already has a curriculum for side mount fundamentals given his affiliation with sidemounting.com. I haven't taken any classes with him, but we have spoken on several...
  9. J-Vo

    Sidemount Instructors

    I was referring to this comment. I have hundreds of dives in FL caves surrounded by persons using steel tanks and I have only seen one or two ring systems. The ring system has a steel ring on the bungee and a bolt snap on the tank that clips to it. The ring usually also has a clip to somewhere...
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    Sidemount Instructors

    Does anyone actually teach ring bungees? I thought that was a system of the past. I may have to revise my post in another thread about there being three major systems currently taught.
  11. J-Vo

    Do I need sliding D-rings?

    Been there done that, I like the Dive Right better.
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    Do I need sliding D-rings?

    This isn't strictly correct. If you dive MX style with loop bungees the torque is what holds the tank in position. This is especially true with AL80s. I think we tend to forget in these conversations that there are at least three distinct sidmount styles being taught, and God knows how many...
  13. J-Vo

    Xccr dump on non x bladder, and related auto dumps on bmcl

    Yes, it's a standard dump, one.of.the Oxy Check kits. Water only gets in standard dumps when you use them. I cut the cord off mine so it's an OPV and water flush only. If I'm bailed out I dump through the DSV.
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    Do I need sliding D-rings?

    I recommend the Dive Right sliding Ds. Stainless Steel Sliding D-Ring - Dive Rite If you'r going to be changing cylinders or gasses regularly you will have to adjust you'r fixed Ds every time. For me, LP85s stay negative, but they do get lighter and the bungees pull them up, so they need...
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    Xccr dump on non x bladder, and related auto dumps on bmcl

    I used a standard pull dump and trimmed the spring to the pressure I wanted. Works fine as an OPV and water dump, but the loop would have to full up to auto dump and that sucks on bailout.
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    Do I need sliding D-rings?

    Umm, I move my LP85s during the dive in fresh water and certainly in salt water.
  17. J-Vo

    My first Sidemount Kit, piecing it together

    It's well worth a years subscription if your self teaching. Those guys have put thousands of hours into making that content.
  18. J-Vo

    Gradient Factors - What is Everyone Using?

    I'm more in the set it and forget it camp. Even if you can get away with less deco on smaller dives, GFs makes less total difference in those dives anyway. I'm running 50/65 at least until my PFO closure is verified. I doubt I'll go above GF high of 70 after that though.
  19. J-Vo

    How to proceed ?

    I believe that SSI "Intro to deco" class does not include advanced nitrox, so 40% is the best deco mix.
  20. J-Vo

    Peacock Springs Reopening...

    I was there Wednesday. A bit tanic in Orange Grove but not enough to cause nav issues. Cave was clear except the intro class going on. It took me a few to orient myself in the parking lot as it's totally different. There are some new logs in Challenge and in Olsen. P1 is overgrown with...
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