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I agree. I have really enjoyed the Quattros. I highly recommend getting the optional bungee straps.

Yoyoguy, I took the similar journey recently. I was diving water with temps in the high 40s. After doing the 7mm farmer john gig, I decided to go with a drysuit. I found a Bare Next-Gen that was practically new for $350 on Craigslist. I really like the glued in socks over the boots. Not...

Doppler, Thank you for posting this. I am thinking about switching out of the ring bungee system and this will save me a lot of experimentation. Much appreciated!!! Blessings! ShootnStr8

Peter, I am an open water sidemount diver who primary dives 50 degree-ish freshwater in a drysuit. I put 3 or 4 pounds on AL 80s. I don't like the floating up and hindering my reach to my dump valve (and I am always looking for ways to add weight so I can add more air to keep warm! :-)). I...

Thanks, Kevin! Great site! Blessings! ShootnStr8

Thank you for the replies! Yes, it is an interesting fish. Blue Heron Bridge is an amazing place to dive. Blessings! ShootnStr8

Folks, I recently dove the Blue Heron Bridge and saw the critter below. Can anyone tell me what it is? Thanks! Blessings! ShootnStr8

What do you think happened during this terrible tragedy that occurred on Saturday, July 12, 2014? Praying for the Allen family. Peace, ShootnStr8

A magnetic slate would not appeal to me because of the potential effect on a compass. Blessings! ShootnStr8

I am not sure what to make of Wes' tragic death -- and what a loss! His wife Terri is suing Dive Rite claiming there was an equipment malfunction and cover up by tampering with evidence: Widow of Underwater Photog Wes Skiles Blames His Drowning on Defective Gear. I suspect we will never...

My ocean experience is confined to charters. When out in the ocean, the plague in JFK's Oval Office comes to mind: 'Oh God thy sea is so great and my boat is so small." Those words, it seems to me, apply to the OP's question. In freshwater lakes, I often leave a boat unattended which may...

RH, When I was diving today and using all my Velcro pockets for weights and gizmos, I thought of your post. I wondered what your concerns were about Velcro and what you think works better. Please understand that I don't intend to flame you, I am just looking for "a better way to build a mouse...

I was talking with a consultant about the positive impact that solo diving has on how I handle stress. His reply was interesting. He said that by picking up solo diving as a hobby I unknowingly found away to engage in a "flow experience." Wikipedia defines a "flow" as the mental state of...

As a person who dives solo the vast majority of the time, I appreciate the advantages of sidemount diving. Having 2 AL 80s with independent regulators provides good redundancy. Switching to a sidemount configuration doesn't need to break the bank. I started sidemount diving by using a low...

I use Condor's thigh pouch made for carrying AR-15/M-16 mags. It is solidly constructed, doesn't mind the water (no metal snaps, uses Velcro) and holds my spare mask, snorkel, spool, slate and deco tables when dives require such things. I often carry it empty and usually regret it when I...

Loved the video! Thank you for sharing it. Nice sidemount rig! Blessings!

I weight the AL80s with 4 lbs but I do so with reservations. I appreciate SanDiegoSidemount's comment: "Your tanks are not part of your weighting system."

I find that bolt snaps are best opened by putting the ring finger into the lower loop and pressing down the bolt with the thumb. Use the thumb to keep the snap bolt open until it is clipped to the D ring. Please do not use clips or snaps that can be opened by simply pressing against them...

Colliam7, I apologize for not providing a clear description. Yes, I use a 90 on the reg attached to left hose. That reg has a bungee necklace. The hose is routed behind my head. I find it to be a comfortable arrangement. There is no adapter on the short hose. I have...

Done -- I will be interested in seeing what you learn.