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Well, I got the twin jets which I use with a drysuit and double 104s and they are better than the Quattros I had. I have not tried the Jets, but with size 13s, my feet would be crushed. I have not tried the Turtles either. I was going to make the spring straps and ordered the parts before I...

Your code name implies that you are big. If you are real big, then maybe double lp125s make sense. I am 6' 220lbs, and I bicycle on hills regularly so I have strong enough legs. I also do some weightlifting during the winter months. Let me tell you, I have all I can do to heft around PST...

I got double 104s for one reason and one reason only--so I don't have to wear a weighbelt. All the other reasons are incidental. As for redundancy with my manifolded doubles, I can't reach that isolator valve anyway so I take my trusty pony. While I usually prefer a buddy, I don't trust...

I recently tried out my SP Twin Jets. They were great. I used the typical flutter kick which is what I have always used. The dive master used Jet Fins with the frog kick--very impressive. I had no trouble keeping up with him and I am usually unable to keep up with these younger guys. Also...

These are about 1/2 the price and probably cant go deeper than recreational diving. You have to saw off the attachment buckles and file off the bumps for grip. I think the bulb head is the same as the Scout.

What in the world does the level of mechanical ability of firefighters have whatsoever to do with the events of 9/11? Are you questioning my patriotism? Because, quite frankly, if you are using this insinuation that because I made a statement to which you disagree that I am somehow unpatriotic...

A very well thought through response. To follow your line of reasoning, could it be that UK did not believe the design to be flawed and therefore did not replace the light? UK has replaced lights with broken bulbs acknowledging a design flaw with the bulb. Why would they not replace a...

My bottom timer, compass, and depth guage are wrist mounted. My high pressure hose (SPG) runs along my oral power inflator hose and is attached with a couple of strips of bicycle tire tubing. I got this idea from a dive shop owner. I don't use a computer. I used to have the SPG clipped to...

Hey, I'm sorry if I upset anyone on the board. And as for insulting I did not resort to name calling. You are the ones calling me an "ass" and a "Jerk" just because I don't happen to agree with you. You just can't handle the truth. And my advice about the tape may not have been solicited...

Hey, nobody is attacking you. I simply am questioning your posts as they are inconsistant. So now you have come up with a new version in order to tie in the first two versions. However, you failed to address why you think it is okay to lie in order to get a company to replace a light. To...

I wasn't going to respond anymore as I believe I made my point. However, if you think that the tightening of the screw to lock in the handle is a bad design, I gotta tell you that using electrical tape to secure the handle is a whole lot worse. First, electrical tape is not meant to secure...

Why dont you read your own posts. In your first post you state "When I first put it together I screwed the little screw down so tight that it almost punched through the light. I have never even thought about checking it to make sure it is still tight..." In your last post you change it by...

It not a matter of absolutes. You do not need to have precise torque specifications to figure out how tight a simple phillips head screw should be just to tighten the handle of the UK light Cannon to the body. Obviously, it should be tight enough that it doesn't slip, but no so tight that it...

I bought a UK Light Cannon over one year ago when they first came out. Recently, the bulb broke for no reason on a dive. I returned the light to UK explaining that the bulb broke prematurely. They agreed and replaced the light for free, which I thought was fair and honorable. In your case...

Thanks Pug, I reviewed the modified frog kick and modified flutter kick from the videos. I will try these out hopefully tonite at local Y after I finish my laps. Thanks for your advice. Mitch421

Although I was unable to get the video to work on my computer in my office, I was able to get the video to work on my home computer. I didn't have time to watch them all but I did look at the finning techniques. I can see where these techniques would eleviate any cramping as it appears that...

Well, for some reason, I cant seem to get the video to work on the Fifth d site. Thanks for your help anyway. Mitch

Cramping: I get the cramping probably more often than others, I think, because I have severely fallen arches. I don't get leg cramping in my calves or thighs. Finning technique: Would you mind explaining or directing me to a site that explains what you refer to as proper finning...

Somebody asked about the difference between Jet Fins and Twin Jets. I was just giving my opinion. I'm not trying to start a troll. I wasn't attacking anyone just because they are DIR advocates. Maybe you know that somebody is a DIR advocate. That doesn't mean I knew it. I'm new to this...

My comment is based on the DIR preference for using a paddlefin which requires the legs of a strong diver. That is what I meant by macho. It has by now been shown numerous times that the split fin design is more efficient that the older technoloy paddle fin. Why does DIR insist on a fin...