LP95 Doubles

[Satori]

Hey all...Do I truly need to take a class to dive doubles in open water? I have 2 LP95's I like to turn into a set. I currently have apeks regs (adding long hose) and use a dive rite BP/W w/ standard harness. I know I would need a different wing but would this be a good decision? Any comments appreciated.

SS

 

[JCDdiver]

Sure, if you feel comfortable enough. I don't see any problems with it. Especially if you are planning on going into tech. diving. The more practice with your doubles the better.

 

[do it easy]

It helps to have someone with you who knows what they are doing, whether that is an instructor or a buddy is up to you.

 

[fishb0y]

You will need another wing, but I would find someone who dives doubles and you'll be fine

 

[tstormdiver]

I am going to try to dive double LP85's for the first time this weekend. I am buddying up with a couple of cave divers that have some experience in doubles & are willing to help show me the ropes of how to handle them, in open water of course. Although I know of a few divers that taught themselves to use doubles on their own, I guess I'm not that brave. I'd rather have someone familiar with them to give me a hand, if I get into a pinch.

 

[scott&sara]

Just get a buddy that has been diving doubles... make sure the bands are in the correct location on the tanks so you will be trimmed correctly, etc.

We first dove doubles about 4 years ago and we were made to believe it was going to be so difficult, etc. After one dive to play around, check trim, roll over and upside-down I felt like I was diving them forever.

Except for tropical dive trips I NEVER dive single tanks any longer! The balance and trim is awesome. Give it a shot and you will never look back.

Scott

 

[Spratman]

Depends on what you plan to do with them. I dive HP120 singles with a stage bottle. I run out of NDL before gas. Also, it's WAY easier schlepping up the boat ladder with a single than doubles, especially in rough seas.

I will be doubling my 120's when I start doing deco. But for the majority of the rec wrecks, singles work well. LP120's can be pumped up to @160cf. That's the equivalent of doubled 80's. Of course, I'm liable to get stoned for saying it....

 

[Azotino]

Just dive shallow, take time and relax............

 

[Captain CaveMan]

I have hp130 and dive open water. But I do penetrate wrecks so the back up gas is nice to have for me and my buddy

 

[ae3753]

The best route is either to find a good mentor or take a course. Fortunately, you're in the northern california and have a lot of options. We were interested in doubles last year, and took a one day mini course (mini-doubles report). For us, that was the best way to get introduced to doubles.