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"There just isn't anywhere else for it like with the XT."
-please explain... (additional weight)
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"There just isn't anywhere else for it like with the XT."
-please explain... (additional weight)
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Oh, -thanks.
stano
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I was somewhat disappointed that the ability to add weight was not built into the unit in some fashion. I am guessing the target market was not great lakes divers.
stano
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Dove the JT today in Lake superior. I ended up using my ditchable weight pockets from my Halcyon eclipse. I also added two 3 lb weights to inside of the BC with bungees. I also used two three pounders on my tanks at the bottom end. My tanks are aluminum 80's and were floating previously.
I am diving wet with 14mm of rubber so I need the weight.
My experience with the BC was really good. I loved the feel and everything seemed to be in the right place. The top dump needs a bigger knob on it, other than that pretty happy. I am using the bungee system from cave adventurers and my tanks did not move.
The dive was a shallow wreck dive that lasted 80 minutes.
I am loving sm. I also have all my hose issues sorted out and everything works and sits exactly where it should.
The next move is to come up with a weight plate for inside the BC. I am planning on getting about 10 pounds mounted to it. I am going to probably cast a lead plate and rubber coat it. There are quite a few options to connect it to the inside of the BC. I will post some photos once i get it together.
Stano
I am diving wet with 14mm of rubber so I need the weight.
My experience with the BC was really good. I loved the feel and everything seemed to be in the right place. The top dump needs a bigger knob on it, other than that pretty happy. I am using the bungee system from cave adventurers and my tanks did not move.
The dive was a shallow wreck dive that lasted 80 minutes.
I am loving sm. I also have all my hose issues sorted out and everything works and sits exactly where it should.
The next move is to come up with a weight plate for inside the BC. I am planning on getting about 10 pounds mounted to it. I am going to probably cast a lead plate and rubber coat it. There are quite a few options to connect it to the inside of the BC. I will post some photos once i get it together.
Stano
modzs
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14mm!?
Anything over 7mm, and I'm in a dry suit.
Anything over 7mm, and I'm in a dry suit.
stano
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7mm farmer John with a 7mm shorty. I have a dry suit but can't stand putting it on when it is warm out.
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scuba127
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Great input Stano. Thanks.
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