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In that area, I would say you are lucky to have the two choices that are available. I grew up in Cheyenne and while we had a local shop for a few years, most dive related purchases back then were done in Ft. Collins. It would be difficult to keep the doors open in another shop between those two...

I still wear a dive watch if I am in a pool wearing a wetsuit while instructing or training. For actual diving, I wear two Perdix AI computers. I, like many others, have probably collected several over decades of diving. Especially if you were diving before computers. With that said, if I do...

At a minimum, we had 8 hours the third Saturday of each month. The Wednesday night meeting before had about an hour of some kind that corresponded to the weekend dive training. We also had to maintain an additional 24 hours per year in continuing education for LE as were sworn reserve deputies...

Plenty of buildings with security cameras in that area, you might get lucky if you check around. Kind of obvious hauling a scooter unless they pulled up to the bathrooms and put it in a vehicle. I have heard of so many people getting stuff stolen by the seawall area or off the grass area over...

Not sure on how much you are willing to spend but getting a suit that fits properly is the best way to go. Here is an option for a custom suit. https://www.jmjwetsuits.com/

I would put the wing nuts on the inside.

I would say that Y valves never were in favor in the U.S. While available at one time, they were not the “go to” option. I used doubles back in the late 70s just as I do today. The Y valve came and went in a relatively short time as most recreational divers stuck with what they knew. The added...

We use to call those twins. If they are connected, they are doubles.

I only use 130s with Y valves for my single-cylinder dives. It's not that larger cylinders are a PITA, it just takes a little time to figure them out compared to other smaller cylinder options. OP, if you do go with larger cylinders, take the time to get your weights figured out and not just use...

The wing is not counterproductive, you just don't leave any air in it when you are making your final approach to the beach. That is how many of our beach dives go. You get under as soon as possible when going out and you stay under as long as possible when coming in until you are able to stand...

I retired after 30 years of recovery work and team leader for our county dive team. I never carried any of my gear in my vehicle in case we were called out. I even lived in a different county in my last few years and I still beat most of the team to a location on a callout. Even though “rescue”...

Here is a wider pic of mine to give you a better visual of “skinny” neck over what is more commonly seen these days.

While an Air2 may be viewed by many to be more trouble than it’s worth, back in the early 80s, many divers were using Air2s. Yes, some deco folks used them and some folks diving in caves used them. While they have grown out of fashion by contemporary standards, some still use them for...

Again, the OP is asking about whether or not the secondary reg could be removed as it may not be needed. It’s not about where you think it should be mounted or how you might confuse one reg for another. The OP is not asking about location, only the removal of a regulator. I did not see any...

Maybe you should let the OP answer the questions presented instead of assuming it‘s your position to determine what is or is not relevant to their situation. The question of removing a secondary off of the main cylinder has nothing to do with where the bailout is mounted. It’s about removing a...

What part of your octo setup is “getting in the way” of anything? I would argue most folks don’t even think about them during the dive until they actually need it. My secondary hangs on a necklace under my chin and I have never had an issue with it. Besides cutting back on overall costs...

Makes one wonder how so many of us dove all these various configurations and types of dives back when there weren't any certifications for them. Get together with your mentor who knows how to use doubles, borrow some doubles, get in the pool, and figure it out. My first cylinder set were double...

No, it’s secured between the cylinders and the backplate so there is no play in it to move. Mine has discolored a bit over the decades but the holes are still the same. Even just setting it on the doubles without a backplate, it should not have any movement in it. I have seen a few other...

I have a 12 pound weight that was made for me about 20 years ago. I don’t use it much anymore as my dives are mostly on single cylinder 130s these days.

Since you’re local, I have these in my parts bag if you need them. I’m not using them. Free to good home…