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  1. dvrdv

    Woefully inadequate HP80'S

    I might be very interested in your proposition sir... What kind of shape are your lp95's in? Hydro/vip? O2 ready? I'm looking for cylinders that are in pretty good condition. Is the + plus rating still good? My HP80'S are in close to new condition. Mostly used in fresh water . Only 8 dives so...
  2. dvrdv

    Woefully inadequate HP80'S

    .Thanks for takin the time to reply! It's really good to hear from a true local. This was my second trip to Pensacola and it's true what you said that diving this beautiful part of the Gulf is a serious eye-opener. It changed my entire world!! Thanks
  3. dvrdv

    Woefully inadequate HP80'S

    Ive been seriously considering going to a double set for more gas and redundancy on deeper non-penetration wreck dives, however these dives require a significant boat ride to the site.Have you dived doubles from a boat? Is it practical or logisitically doable ? Do i need a seperate certification...
  4. dvrdv

    Woefully inadequate HP80'S

    Ouch! lol yeah one my main reasons to purchase the hp80 was the price. Lesson learned! thank you sir!
  5. dvrdv

    Woefully inadequate HP80'S

    I think I'm liking being limited by NDL'S and not gas supply better. What's that old saying "It's better to have and not need than to need and not have......? Thank you sir
  6. dvrdv

    Woefully inadequate HP80'S

    Makes a lot of sense Bob I appreciate it!
  7. dvrdv

    Woefully inadequate HP80'S

    Thanks 2airishuman I really appreciate your informative reply I'll definitely take these things into consideration Thanks again!
  8. dvrdv

    Woefully inadequate HP80'S

    Thanks RyanT I should have been more specific yes I was referring to non-penetration dives on singles within NDL'S. Much like the Avocet and like the Oriskany, even PeteTide. MOD@95'fsw to 130'fsw. It could be I'm a complete airhog and just need more gas. I do a lot of training and practice in a...
  9. dvrdv

    Woefully inadequate HP80'S

    Just got back from an amazing dive trip to "Wreck Country" USA Pensacola, FL. The wreck diving, as is most diving in Northern FL, was incredible. However, the performance of my personally owned HP80 singles was not. The reasons for purchasing an HP80 firstly, I was convinced these tanks have the...
  10. dvrdv

    What do you wear under a wetsuit?

    That's Hilarious!!! Love it !!!! Where can I can I get one ??!!
  11. dvrdv

    What do you wear under a wetsuit?

    depends on where you dive and the thickness of the wetsuit ...... Most of my dives right now are natural freshwater spring 60F temp. Used to wear a 7mm, hood, and 5mm gloves with just a knee length swimmer speedo underneath, but have lately been using a 5mm scubapro (absolutely love the...
  12. dvrdv

    Pleasure reef Islamorada 11-10-16 couple pix

    Absolutely beautiful fotos.... Thanx for sharing very enjoyable I am thoroughly jealous ! Dave
  13. dvrdv

    Which pocket is best for back up mask?

    You guys are awesome ! Thanx much for all your responses ! I actually was able to try some diffrrent combinations on some practice dives @BluHole,NM today and will do more refining 3 dives tomorrow..... practice, practice, then practice some more !
  14. dvrdv

    Which pocket is best for back up mask?

    Is there a training standard for the ideal pocket to carry back up mask and SMB w/spool? I sling a 30cf bailout bottle on my left side..... any feedback is greatly appreciated!
  15. dvrdv

    How do you rig and use your doubles?

    Ah so! thanx again ryanT for your help.... I'm really stoked to assemble my double set HP80's and get em in the water for some test drives!
  16. dvrdv

    How do you rig and use your doubles?

    Nice! great solution ryanT! The HP80's look great . Do the bands stay stable on the tank boot? Any problems with leaving the tank boot on? If i could leave the boot on that would be ideal cuz i can lower the top band a little more so the valves arent hitting me in the back of the noggin....
  17. dvrdv

    How do you rig and use your doubles?

    Nice !! yeah i wont be diving 200' or deeper anytime soon but its good to know i can comfortably go beyond rec limits with the HP80's.... thanx ryanT
  18. dvrdv

    How do you rig and use your doubles?

    Thanx RyanT for the input...... it really helps to get the perspective of one who dives this setup regularly . Likewise, everyone's input has been great. I like how you overcame and adapted to the "length" dilemma. Great solution it gives me some ideas..... It seems that in all the different...
  19. dvrdv

    How do you rig and use your doubles?

    Nice!! ..... Thanx so much tbone I appreciate you taking the time to help me out.... Im thinkin my next move is to assemble the doubles and hopefully get to some confined or shallow water and try out some different scenarios ......
  20. dvrdv

    How do you rig and use your doubles?

    There's gonna be way more ocean dives in my very near future and one of my main reasons for switching to a double set is to ditch the bailout bottle. Would the more buoyant fsw offset any overweighting I may incur with double hp80 and no 30cf pony? I guess what I mean is if im diving saltwater...
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