New 4x4 diver from San Jose

[DRuffer]

Hello,

I'm just new to diving, getting my open-water certificate this weekend. I'm also into 4x4 off-roading in my '98 Jeep, and I'm hoping to combine the two hobbies. One overlap I see is in the need to "air up" my tires after an off-road adventure, and the fact that there should be air left in my tank after diving.

Does anyone have any experience with this, and/or have any recommendations as to equipment that would suite the two activites?

DaR

 

[alijtaylor]

Welcome to scubaboard DaR.
Good luck with getting the ticket and then there is the whole world to enjoy. Sorry but I have no experience of getting air from diving tanks to tires - and mostly I don't have much left at the end of a dive !
Alison

 

[Rescuediver17063]

Welcome DRuffer,
I have a twin brother in Campbell. I know you can get a adapter for your low pressure inflator hose with quick connect so you can put air from your tank into your tires. Hope all goes well with your dives this weekend, and have fun.

 

[Captain CaveMan]

wow thats kool my other hobbie is 4x4. i got a lifted s10 zr2.
i just got back from wheeling monday. had a misshaps with a watered down trail.
i got a web site with pics

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/pc871dafb1a1d78f25029ad8eff73b136/f3efc2aa.jpg

im in the process of swoping engines from hydo-locking it on monday.
hes a pic
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid185/p5458b45a54bfec361f272a4dc175c320/f265a4de.jpg

 

[Aquacatfighter]

Welcome to the board from Orlando !

Dive Safe !

Deb

 

[scubajoe]

Welcome to the board!

Joe

 

[Matt the Aquaman]

:sunny Hi DaR,

I would like to Welcome you to Scuba Board –One of the most informative and dedicated boards on the net. You can meet a lot of helpful people here and it’s an awesome place to get answers to your questions regarding scuba diving. If you ever want to chat feel free to PM me.

Take care and Safe Diving

almtree:
-Matt- ​

 

[DandyDon]

I can see it - you have 500# left in each tank after diving, and you use an adapter to fill your tires again. Be sure to dive with an experienced buddy, after checking the conditions and all...

:zorro: don

And don't be shy about posting. Click Forums above, tour the long list of choices, and jump in anywhere you're qualified. PM me with any questions, and I'll try to find a pretty good answer.

 

[DRuffer]

Welcome DRuffer,
I have a twin brother in Campbell. I know you can get a adapter for your low pressure inflator hose with quick connect so you can put air from your tank into your tires. Hope all goes well with your dives this weekend, and have fun.

Campbell is real close. Does your brother dive too?

I managed to get through my certification this weekend. I'm way too out of shape to do many beach exits, but in time, it gets easier, right?

I've seen the low pressure adaptor, but I worry about all the dust involved in 4x4 runs getting into all that equipment. Maybe another 1st stage with just a low pressure hose would be better. Can you buy just the 1st stage?

Thanks to all who responded, and glad to see there's at least 1 other 4x4 enthusiest here.

DaR

 

[DandyDon]

I've seen the low pressure adaptor, but I worry about all the dust involved in 4x4 runs getting into all that equipment. Maybe another 1st stage with just a low pressure hose would be better. Can you buy just the 1st stage?

Older first stages can be pretty cheap in some situations. You would not need to worry about annual servicing if you're just using it to bleed air of off a tank into a tire.

However, I don't think it necessary, still. I think you can keep the dust out of the lower pressure hose while using the adapter...?? Maybe...?