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    Different equalization techniques - which one is best?

    This one for me. Maybe it's not obvious to use at first, but once you get the gist of it, you hardly ever will want to go back. For those folks who can do no-hands or simply swallowing/yawning, well, lucky you. Of course, nothing can beat that. I'm not sure I get what the issue is. To do a...
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    The eternal question... Neoprene or Trilam drysuit?

    That depends on what you want to do. Trilam to travel and for most kind of dives. Neoprene/high density neoprene is for more affordable suits, they make a good fit and are convenient for those who like to dive with light undergarments (under certain circumstances). They have the buoyancy...
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    Wanted Search dui zip glove connector

    Sweet. Just to be sure, does that trick work with neck zip seals as well?
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    Fatal Record attempt in Garda Lake Italy

    There's no scuba police that will require it. As far as it being practical to be tethered, it's an interesting question. I guess they're already encumbered by a lot of equipment, being tethered would add to the entanglement hazard, especially when they're already very task loaded as it is.
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    Fatal Record attempt in Garda Lake Italy

    Thank you for the additional information. Considering that it is your first message on this board, it would be useful if you could tell us what your source is. As far as blamestorming is concerned, you're right, this is not the place for it. Regarding a general opinion on this kind of dives...
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    Aqualung Legend LX First Stage Failure at depth

    Mares has its own version of the ACD called the AST. I didn't know Aqua Lung had that as well until I stumbled on this thread. When I learned about Mares AST, I remember being diffident. Now, the evidence is piling up, apparently. I think I'll stick to the old thumb-on-the-inlet secret technique...
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    GUE Fundamentals BP/W: Hopeless without Halcyon ?

    Some serious cognitive dissonance is going on in some answers in this thread... I think the OP is the one who's staying the most level-headed by opting to take the pragmatic approach to the situation.
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    GUE Fundamentals BP/W: Hopeless without Halcyon ?

    Dive Rite pre-dates Halcyon by many years AFAIK, please correct me if I'm wrong. Now, I don't think we are going to say that DR doesn't make quality gear. HINT: If a student asks if a piece of equipment is compliant with the standards for the course (standards that nowhere require to use...
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    GUE Fundamentals BP/W: Hopeless without Halcyon ?

    The standards are not classified Equipment Configuration | Global Underwater Explorers GUE Equipment Configuration | Global Underwater Explorers and, strictly imho, neither are the recommended brands, as you can see in the pictures. If you think the models you proposed were compliant and...
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    "#@$# Idea"->dive->bends->wheel-chair

    I would tell him: "you're alive and your friends are not because you were massively luckier than they, despite being only marginally less stupid. Treasure this opportunity you've been given and don't mess up again." Regarding his decision to help them, that choice was entirely his to make and...
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    "#@$# Idea"->dive->bends->wheel-chair

    Well... at least he was using a bp/w and a necklaced secondary... Sounds About Right approved.
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    Inflator Xdeep vs hollis

    Thanks :cheers:
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    How Convenient

    I've always wondered which one is more dir, if metric or imperial.
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    XDeep - where to buy in the US?

    If that's the case it's either a model or issue they have for outside of Europe. Over here I've seen their stuff in many shops and I can think of at least two that sell it online too. I have their NX zen and I bought it from my LDS in stock.
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    Inflator Xdeep vs hollis

    I use the xdeep. As stated above, it's a generic inflator and it works very well, nothing wrong with it. If you don't mind me asking, do you have a reference about the Atomic ai inflator? I've tried to look up if it was balanced, but I had no luck. I know ScubaPro and Atomic have history and...
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    Missed deco stop, lock out?

    Yes, for 24 hours, also in case of uncontrolled ascent. Computer: Mares Puck Wrist.
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    I Tried to Help a Fish Today

    Wish you good luck and hope it works out. Keep us posted.
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    Confused with what my LDS is directing me towards?

    I'm not familiar with prices in Canada, but that's a killer reg and you really can't go wrong with it.
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    Confessions of a former Fusion hater

    Thanks everybody for the help and shout-outs to @Zef for the really detailed answer. I'll probably look for another dealer where I can possibly try the suit on and won't put much weight on today's experience.
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    Confessions of a former Fusion hater

    Does any of you dive bp/w and find problems with the Fusion in that config? Today, I have been to a LDS which is an Aqualung dealer (not my usual LDS) and I wanted to try on the Fusion Bullet with the Aircore, but he didn't have any suits in stock and only sells on order. Long story short, his...
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