Thinking about running doubles

[speedyal]

Hey guys I ruptured my ear drum last thursday so im going through withdraws in my down time ive been looking at runing doubles on my zeagle ranger does anyone do this if so how do you like it ? Also useing nitrox and double will i be able to stay keep plenty of bottom time if im not going deeper than 60 feet From what the dive shop said I will need a manifold bands and a back plate will i need a new first stage from what i can tell i will need two first stages Tell me what you can if you think doubles is a waste of time let me know All comments wll be appreciated thanks everyone

 

[stinkynewf]

Why do you need doubles if you're only going to 60ft.?

 

[speedyal]

Why do you need doubles if you're only going to 60ft.?

So I can spend more time under

 

[stinkynewf]

According to PADI table, the NDL for 60ft. is 55 minutes. I'm fat a$$ air hog and I can get 40 min. out of an 80 at that depth with 500 psi left. If you can't get that close to the NDL, you should work on your diving and SAC rates. You could always go to a 100, 120 or 130 tank but if you really need doubles at that depth, you really need more practice.

 

[knowone]

I have used a used Zeagle Ranger with singles and doubles.
I use mine solely with twin manifolded Faber 100s.
I like it.
I bought it dirt cheap on account second hand almost new with an Apeks air thing, ten years ago when my home made aluminum plate bent to pieces.
I would have bought an "Alpha" backplate and wing had it flown to me under similar circumstances.
I will buy a stainless back plate and DOUBLES WING when I reintroduce myself to serious diving unless I attempt to make one, which I won't.

MORE IMPORTANTLY. How did you burst your EARDRUM?

 

[JBRES1]

Doubles require the following items
2 matching cylinders / same size and length ($200.00 to $500.00 )
1 manifold ($100.00 to $250.00 )
1 set of tank bands ($50.00 to $$150.00 )
2 first stage and second stage regs, with 1 spg ( $400.00 to $2,000.00)
1 Backplate with harness or a bc that will work with doubles ($50.00 to $200.00)
1 wing (replaces the bc) ($100.00 to $500.00 )

You should be able to get set up for doubles for under $1,500.00 for a very nice kit.

You could also go the large single tank route for about $300.00 to $350.00, and use the same gear you allready own.

I have a set of doubles, but only use them a few times a year.

Jim Breslin

 

[speedyal]

Here. Here.
I have used a used Zeagle Ranger with singles and doubles.
I use mine solely with twin manifolded Faber 100s.
I like it.
I bought it dirt cheap on account second hand almost new with an Apeks air thing, ten years ago when my home made aluminum plate bent to pieces.
I would have bought an "Alpha" backplate and wing had it flown to me under similar circumstances.
I will buy a stainless back plate and DOUBLES WING when I reintroduce myself to serious diving unless I attempt to make one, which I won't.

MORE IMPORTANTLY. How did you burst your EARDRUM?

Descent i went down to fast hopefully it heals soon

 

[speedyal]

Doubles require the following items
2 matching cylinders / same size and length ($200.00 to $500.00 )
1 manifold ($100.00 to $250.00 )
1 set of tank bands ($50.00 to $$150.00 )
2 first stage and second stage regs, with 1 spg ( $400.00 to $2,000.00)
1 Backplate with harness or a bc that will work with doubles ($50.00 to $200.00)
1 wing (replaces the bc) ($100.00 to $500.00 )

You should be able to get set up for doubles for under $1,500.00 for a very nice kit.

You could also go the large single tank route for about $300.00 to $350.00, and use the same gear you allready own.

I have a set of doubles, but only use them a few times a year.

Jim Breslin

Hey thanks very much can i attach the zeagle backplate to my ranger thats what the dive shop told me we could do im not sure if this is the case

 

[JBRES1]

This is from the Scubatoys web site about the Ranger.

The Zeagle Ranger BCD was the first BC to combine high quality heavy duty construction, weight integration, and rear flotation. It's introduction created a new category of buoyancy systems, and it is without doubt the most imitated BC in history! But it's the Zeagle Ranger BCD incredible versatility that keeps knowledgeable divers recommending it year after year. Zeagle's modular construction allows the Zeagle Ranger BCD to transition between tropical travel diving, rugged cold water diving in wet or dry suits, single or twin cylinders

Jim breslin

 

[speedyal]

This is from the Scubatoys web site about the Ranger.

The Zeagle Ranger BCD was the first BC to combine high quality heavy duty construction, weight integration, and rear flotation. It's introduction created a new category of buoyancy systems, and it is without doubt the most imitated BC in history! But it's the Zeagle Ranger BCD incredible versatility that keeps knowledgeable divers recommending it year after year. Zeagle's modular construction allows the Zeagle Ranger BCD to transition between tropical travel diving, rugged cold water diving in wet or dry suits, single or twin cylinders

Jim breslin

im aware that people do it just not sure how to attach the tanks