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evil_xander
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I'd stick to the conventional inflator type. Simple & reliable design, test proven during the years.
If you want, you can rent it from the shop or try it in a pool with the dive shop owner. I wouldn't use it as I wasn't taught its operation and etc. To me in my humble opinion, it looks like an elevator button. I haven't heard anybody using it.
Om3ga*wolf_1362...
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oh no, this ain't looking to good at the moment,
i just got one of these...
good news is it didn't cost me nothing, so i'm not to worried, but some positive feed back for the
op would help me work out if the latitude or this should be my main bc...
i just got one of these...
good news is it didn't cost me nothing, so i'm not to worried, but some positive feed back for the
op would help me work out if the latitude or this should be my main bc...
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Om3ga*wolf_1362...:
I've talked to a couple of people that have used it, never have myself, and after they got used to it they had no complaints. Get some water time with it and enjoy.
It shouldn't be anymore of an elevator button than a regular inflator. It all goes back to what you're taught about bouyancy in class.
Lead_carrier:
Someone was using it on the boat a couple week ago and they loved it. I didn't get to see it in action, but it did look pretty good. The only complaint I have is I didn't like the squeeze of the jacket style. I prefer the back inflation
turtle_guy
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the way it is portrayed in the add it does seem like an elavator button but i suppose the theory is good
DiveMaven
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Only concern I have with it is that it isn't "standard" or "normal" gear. That can make a rescue challenging for people unfamiliar with your gear. Time counts and personally as a rescuer I'd be stressed already, only to get much MORE stressed when I couldn't remember immediately about your inflator being different. Also, with the inflator so low and tight to one side, it isn't as easy to reach from the left side, or with either hand.
Makes me uncomfortable.....but if you like it and are comfortable, cool.
Makes me uncomfortable.....but if you like it and are comfortable, cool.
Om3ga*wolf_1362...
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DiveMaven:
nicely put dm,
i never thought of it from the safety point of view, although i've read that sq are planning to place said i3 tech on their new balance range...
(learn the ropes people:1poke
i start my ow course this tuesday, so i might use the lds's bcd for the first couple of times (seac pro or 2000 or something or other)
then switch to latitude xlt for the time being...
mikeguerrero
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I've been keeping my eye on this BC. I'm intriqued by it's simplicity yet elegant and reliable design via scuba magazines; they reviewed it against a line of other BC's in it's class and it came up on top. In fact one of the testers said virtually flawless.
I first fell in love with the balance and still may just get it but I have my eye on the IQ3. I know I will train on the traditional BC but I can learn new technologies as they become available.
It's like the saying: I was trained on at 1976 datsun manuel stick with really bad suspension, but I tried the new Honda CRV when it first made it's debut in 1997. A lot of consumers rated it a dangerous car because of flipping issues at certain speed curves. Yet today it's a highly reliable rated vehicle for families.
You have to use your training from Cert school and apply it. If I'm to purchase one I will learn it inside out before I take it to the ocean, then once I do that I will make sure my group is aware of the safety features on this type of BC.
It's like taking your son out hunting and never teaching him how to load/use a shot gun. You can't get to your gun when confronted by danger yet he does but doesn't fire it less load it since he wasn't shown.
I take it that this extreme sport is something you take serious and if you're not inclined about learning a new technology, don't go out with it into the ocean. You are looking for trouble before you ever set fin on the water.
Lets face it, we already have 101 do/don'ts in this hobby why add another oops. There is no oops in scuba less you want to visit the grim reaper early.
I first fell in love with the balance and still may just get it but I have my eye on the IQ3. I know I will train on the traditional BC but I can learn new technologies as they become available.
It's like the saying: I was trained on at 1976 datsun manuel stick with really bad suspension, but I tried the new Honda CRV when it first made it's debut in 1997. A lot of consumers rated it a dangerous car because of flipping issues at certain speed curves. Yet today it's a highly reliable rated vehicle for families.
You have to use your training from Cert school and apply it. If I'm to purchase one I will learn it inside out before I take it to the ocean, then once I do that I will make sure my group is aware of the safety features on this type of BC.
It's like taking your son out hunting and never teaching him how to load/use a shot gun. You can't get to your gun when confronted by danger yet he does but doesn't fire it less load it since he wasn't shown.
I take it that this extreme sport is something you take serious and if you're not inclined about learning a new technology, don't go out with it into the ocean. You are looking for trouble before you ever set fin on the water.
Lets face it, we already have 101 do/don'ts in this hobby why add another oops. There is no oops in scuba less you want to visit the grim reaper early.
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