PLBs Can Save Your Life

[DandyDon]

Put it on your cam strap? Would keep it out of the way while underwater.

On my tank strap, where it could not be reached without removing my BC?

 

[tursiops]

The Custom Divers canister (two o-rings) is quite nice, and more compact than the HDV (one o-ring). Here is a picture of the two side by side. Note the HDV has a so-called shackle-snap that I mounted.

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• tursiops
• Apr 26, 2019

The HDV has a bit more room inside; here's what it looks like with my small VHF radio in it. The antenna has to be removed to get the other half of the canister on.

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• tursiops
• Apr 26, 2019

The Custom Divers canister easily holds my Fast Find 220 with the flotation case on it.

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• tursiops
• Apr 26, 2019

One end cap of the canister has a hole you can use for a bolt-snap.

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• tursiops
• Apr 26, 2019

The carrying harness is well-made, fits over a 2-inch belt on your waist or BCD/Harness.

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• tursiops
• Apr 26, 2019

When it is all assembled it is a nice package.

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• tursiops
• Apr 26, 2019

 

[DandyDon]

Those photos seem to be in a private album not viewable by most here.

The HDV has a bit more room inside; here's what it looks like with my small VHF radio in it. The antenna has to be removed to get the other half of the canister on.

HDVSEATEK makes two sizes, same price. I guess you needed the larger one for that radio.

The Custom Divers canister easily holds my Fast Find 220 with the flotation case on it.

I think your Fast Find would fit in the smaller HDVSEATEK easily.

 

[tridacna]

Can’t see the pics?

 

[tursiops]

Those photos seem to be in a private album not viewable by most here.


HDVSEATEK makes two sizes, same price. I guess you needed the larger one for that radio.


I think your Fast Find would fit in the smaller HDVSEATEK easily.

i think I've changed the privacy settings.
Can someone confirm?
It is the smaller HDV canister.
Both the VHF radio and the FastFind fit in the smaller HDV and the Custom Divers canisters.

 

[MaxE]

i think I've changed the privacy settings.
Can someone confirm?
It is the smaller HDV canister.
Both the VHF radio and the FAstFind fit in the smaller HDV and the Custom Divers.

I see them now. Does the custom divers come with the wire loop?

 

[tursiops]

I see them now. Does the custom divers come with the wire loop?

No, that's just a simple keyring thing (stainless with a vinyl cover). You can put some cave-line or a tie wrap though that hole instead.

 

[DandyDon]

Here is a picture of the two side by side. Note the HDV has a so-called snap-shackle that I mounted.

It looks like you are using stainless steel. I've been that route and suffered the damages. I replaced my bolt-snap and all of my rings for lights and camera with brass.

 

[MrBigfins]

Put it on your cam strap? Would keep it out of the way while underwater.

I do this. However the downside is that it is inaccessible without a buddy or taking your gear off to access. I weighed the benefits vs cons and decided that it worked for me. Others might not feel the same.

 

[tursiops]

It looks like you are using stainless steel. I've been that route and suffered the damages. I replaced my bolt-snap and all of my rings for lights and camera with brass.

You used cheap stuff. Home Depot?