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Preparing for Texas winter dives with water temps in the low-mid 60s. While I may end up w a 7mm full suit, I want to consider other options which may be more useful for a wider variety of temps. For or example I am considering obtaining a 5mm to layer over my 2.5mm. Or a vest/hood combination...

When I began diving I initially used the ST vest-style BCD set up (I think mine was a Mares one week and a Zeagle the next. For a while, I rented this gear each weekend and got about 12 dives completed. By the 10th dive I knew I was going to want to continue improving my skills and venturing...

DSS SS backplate w Glide Harness Adapter Hollis 25# wing (new internal bungee style) HP 100 cf Steel Tank HOG harness set-up with SS rings XS scuba waist-mount weight pouch (2) TUSA Expert Zoom split fins w steel spring straps (L) Equipment used only 3 times in fresh water and is in perfect...

I am diving a 5mm full suit with a 25lb Hollis wing on my SS bp using a HP100 steel tank. Testing my rig for balance, I find that I cannot swim it up from 20' w no air in the wing so obviously I am overweighted. I would like to keep using my 100cf steel tank for the extra dive time but am...

Just a close call, but a valuable lesson learned for me. I dove CSSP Sunday, August 25, 2013. First dive no issues, was finally well trimmed and balanced using my AL80, SS bp, Hollis 25# wing, 0 weights, new OMS Slipstream fins, 3.5mm Waterproof Steamer, 7mm Oceanic boots. Did a 40 minute dive...

Hello Fellow Bubblers; The situation; I decided to upgrade from my vest bcd to a bp/w rig. My first attempt was an Oxycheck 18lb bladder, a DSS SS plate (6.6lbs) with an AL80 tank. With this setup, in my 3mm steamer with no weights I was comfortable in the water but I wanted to gain more dive...

Tobin; I spoke on the phone with you today regarding configuring a singles rig. I gave you some information, but was distracted from full attention by unexpected work activities. I apologize for repeating myself here. I am an older cat (60 :cool2:), and have only about 25 dives (all warm...

Hello Bubblers; I am setting up my rig and would like to wait to add a dive computer until I can get the one I specifically want ($$). That said, I see the DIR divers here use an SPG on their left side, a compass on their L wrist and a depth gauge on the R wrist. Is there a specific advantage...

Hello fellow Bubblers; I am diving: BP&W, and am wondering if someone can explain why DIR philosophy dictates 2 Regs? Thanks for the education.

Hello; I'm Dale, just doing lake OWC 8/16,17/12. So yes, brand new to certified diving although many years ago my budddy and I would go shallow (25") diving off Half-Moon beach in CA. I have now learned that we were very cautious idiots who are lucky nothing extreme happened :-)