Need help with advanced equiment choices

[O.M.O.H.]

Lobster diver? or not?

A big bag of lobsters can weigh a ton. Then you might need more lift, indeed, yes!

Actually no, but there is a possibility.

Damn i should have posted this on a swedish scuba forum somewhere, then i would've definately gotten more votes for Poseidon. I kinda like it better than other options.

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[Rainer]

Wetsuit compression is a whole different matter, of course, if he is diving with a wetsuit.

If he is diving with a drysuit, then I generally agree with you, Ron.

But then, there are no lobsters in Colorado, huh?

Sure, wetsuit compression matters. But please, do offer calculations showing a wetsuit diver needs a 45# singles wing. I was fine in a 7mm suit with 4/6mm hooded vest, using a 30# wing. For a dry suit diver, I can't imagine the scenario where he'd need 45# of lift when using a single tank. With 45# he'd likely be ok with double HP100s.

 

[Rainer]

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[RonFrank]

But then, there are no lobsters in Colorado, huh?

Well, I agree CO is completely lacking for good diving! But we do have some huge Crawdads!

 

[SangP]

Get out and meet more divers. The water here is much colder. Been right aroud 37F the last few weeks. I don't see anyone with more than 35# in a single rig, and 30# is pretty standard. Have you actually done any weight checks or calculations to determine what lift you need? Or are you just blindly following what others are doing? Pretty basic stuff to determine the lift you'll need. As I said, the DSS kit is much better priced than what you've listed.

O.M.O.H.,

I would go with what Rainer has said, go out and get more dives before deciding on making a purchase. As far as possible, find out about the type of diving you will be doing (tech or rec), in what type of gear (wet or dry) and in what type of conditions.

There are many threads on this subject already and of all the brands you have mentioned, there are cheaper and equally good alternatives out there. Oxycheq, DSS, Golem Gear, Hammerhead etc.

SangP

 

[O.M.O.H.]

O.M.O.H.,

I would go with what Rainer has said, go out and get more dives before deciding on making a purchase. As far as possible, find out about the type of diving you will be doing (tech or rec), in what type of gear (wet or dry) and in what type of conditions.

There are many threads on this subject already and of all the brands you have mentioned, there are cheaper and equally good alternatives out there. Oxycheq, DSS, Golem Gear, Hammerhead etc.

SangP

Thanks, i've put enough dives under my belt to decide on all these things. And like i said its all tech, dry, etc. Its not my first purchase i've been through two BC's by now, and i need a more advanced upgrade now, something that will work equally well with my dry suit, work with doubles, and will last me a considerable amount time. I am just trying to decide on brand really. Configuration is more or less decided upon. And i dont think i am interested in basic harnesses like Halcyon or do-it-yourself types. No offence to proponets of hogartian or other minimalist schools of thought.

Thanks!

 

[codecruncher]

+1 Deep Sea Supply. I went the "comfort" route with the pro harness for easy doffing. Love the completely solid no-sta needed setup. The flexibility of adding the weight plates for dry diving has been really handy.

Good luck with your purchase.

 

[nereas]

Sure, wetsuit compression matters. But please, do offer calculations showing a wetsuit diver needs a 45# singles wing...

Thick wetsuit, large steel tank, heavy weight belt, big bag of lobsters or scallops, and a very large sized person, on a deep dive to 100 ft. I have seen it.

Not everyone is average size, average SCR, and average gear.

[Note: I am not advocating steel tanks with wetsuits, but I have seen it.]

 

[Rainer]

Thick wetsuit, large steel tank, heavy weight belt, big bag of lobsters or scallops, and a very large sized person, on a deep dive to 100 ft. I have seen it.

Not everyone is average size, average SCR, and average gear.

[Note: I am not advocating steel tanks with wetsuits, but I have seen it.]

Please post numbers, as this is meaningless. I've been in the water with some BIG dudes, with steel tanks and other gear, and a 30# wing was enough. And if you're using your wing to bring a big bag of lobsters or scallops up from 100', you've got bigger problems (um, just think what would happen if the bag came free). Silly is putting it nicely. Obviously the OP has no idea what his lift needs are. Might want to jump into the pool and actually check his weighting and THEN post back here.

 

[nereas]

Please post numbers, as this is meaningless. I've been in the water with some BIG dudes, with steel tanks and other gear, and a 30# wing was enough. And if you're using your wing to bring a big bag of lobsters or scallops up from 100', you've got bigger problems (um, just think what would happen if the bag came free). Silly is putting it nicely. Obviously the OP has no idea what his lift needs are. Might want to jump into the pool and actually check his weighting and THEN post back here.

I believe you get the picture. The individual I have in mind stands 6ft 6 inches. That is a lot of wetsuit on him.