STNOA - Single NO Tank Adapter

[WolfY]

This is my new Singel NO Tank Adapter
Intended for easy switching between BM and SM for OW diving. U just have to take of the tank bands. Simulates the tank.
I dove it and it works nice. Keeps the bladder in the same position as with tank.

What do you think?

 

[Ed Palma]

PVC rocks!

But in the last picture, you have the cam bands attached to it like a regular STA. Is PVC strong enough to support a tank above water? (just wondering...)

Oh... and can it come in black

 

[WolfY]

The SNOTA is made of 4 m"m PVC pipe. This pipe is used for underground and on the ground purpose. It can holed very rough treatment and pressures. It is very strong.

When I made it I've tried it with 80Al and did not noticed anything to worry about. It's stable as with the SS STA. I even rocked it sideways and it stayed solid. Will see in the long run.

Though, I will try to keep your wondering about it, in mind and report in a year or so.

And if black is important you can paint it. for me it's not.

 

[WolfY]

As promised a year ago.
I still use this SNOTA both for BM and SM with great comfort, just as planed.
I have added straps for weight attachment on it.

Notice. I dive only OW single or double tank SM. Sometimes I have to "go back"

 

[grouchyturtle]

Is that a typo? 4 m"m PVC pipe brings up a billion results for 4 mm PVC pipe. If not, where can you find that type of PVC?

On the other hand, if I run the straps through the wing and the pipe, then I guess any old PVC will do.

Love this idea. Way better than adding a bunch of tabs.

 

[WolfY]

I'll put some more pics next month when I'll have time for it. Also my complete BP and tank assembly as I dive SM with 1 or 2 tanks.

 

[olphart]

I'll put some more pics next month when I'll have time for it. Also my complete BP and tank assembly as I dive SM with 1 or 2 tanks.

How do you set up the weight when diving single tank SM? do you add weight to your non-tank side to keep you level in roll? How much?

 

[grouchyturtle]

I'm wondering the same thing. Or do you put all on the tank if diving an AL?
Or maybe switch sides during the dive?

 

[WolfY]

I'm wondering the same thing. Or do you put all on the tank if diving an AL?
Or maybe switch sides during the dive?

Hi Guys,

Thanks for reminding me

I do not have any "roll" or so problems. I have SS BP and on the waist 2 XS scuba pockets with 2 lbr on each rear pocket and 4 lbr on the front pocket. Both on each side are btwn the front and back D-rings. E.g. they are close to each other on each side.

Switching weights during the summer and winter when changing suite. Summer I put 2 lbs on the front pockets when diving long john only. Winter I have full 5 mm suite and 4 lbr in front pockets+ 2 lbr in the rear + 4 or 2 * 3 on the SNOTA. I'll try to take pic's this week end. I hope it was clear.

Although I have to remind that this amount of weights are suited for me and my equipment (dry suite etc.) and may change and differ for you.

Any way I do not "compensate" on one side when diving SM with 1 tank.

I dive only 10 or 12 ltr alum. tanks. Mostly 1 alum. on left side or 2 10 ltr when 2 tanks.

If you haven't heard about UDT Z-system you should look at it. Very interesting system that they came up with last month. I specially like the gas distribution concept.

 

[grouchyturtle]

Do you have a link? Couldn't find it on google.