rstofer
Contributor
I am looking at a horse collar with reasonably modern features: Great deal on SEA ELITE HORSE COLLAR from Divers-Supply.com I don't know that I will use the power inflation. It's pretty clear that I would need a longer hose if I tried to run it from the hookah port of the RAM. With the PRAM (DA AM conversion), I probably will use it.
One thing that concerns me is how to get geared up. Sure, the weight harness goes on first. Then I assume the scuba kit with retro cotton harness. But how do I deal with the horse collar waist and crotch strap? How are they physically routed?
I am willing to consider alternate methods: route the crotch strap from the scuba harness to the BC or route the front crotch D ring of the BC to the scuba harness waist belt, connect the BC waist belt D tings to the scuba harness waist belt, things like that.
Any thoughts on how buoyant I should be on the surface with a full tank (HP 100, -10.5#) with an empty BC? Tobin at DSS recommends eyeball level with full tank and empty wing. We're talking cold water with a 7/8mm one-piece wetsuit.
Richard
One thing that concerns me is how to get geared up. Sure, the weight harness goes on first. Then I assume the scuba kit with retro cotton harness. But how do I deal with the horse collar waist and crotch strap? How are they physically routed?
I am willing to consider alternate methods: route the crotch strap from the scuba harness to the BC or route the front crotch D ring of the BC to the scuba harness waist belt, connect the BC waist belt D tings to the scuba harness waist belt, things like that.
Any thoughts on how buoyant I should be on the surface with a full tank (HP 100, -10.5#) with an empty BC? Tobin at DSS recommends eyeball level with full tank and empty wing. We're talking cold water with a 7/8mm one-piece wetsuit.
Richard