Sorry - that sounds right in my head earlier but doesn't make sense when I have re-read it Basically there are two ways to attach the Z+, using the elastic tabs to connect the bladder to the upper (full tank) d-ring mountings on the harness waist, or to use the slider on the BC itself to mount it directly to the harness (mounting the rear waist d-rings on this slider). The elastic option leave the BC feeling a little 'loose' when slightly inflated, while the direct mounting option means the BC is held tightly against the harness so can't fully inflate. Hopefully that one is a bit clearer.
Thanks for the explaination, didn't realise there's different attachment options. Checked out the pdf manual online and it's perfectly clear now.
In short, yes - if you have the SMS50 give it a try, the main problem you will have is at the surface at the start of the dive when the tanks are full, I'd recommend leaching the two stages at the surface and putting them on on the decent or while under the surface. At the end of the dive try leaching the stages again and taking the SM tanks out of the bungees and left to hand from the harness waist d-rings, this will keep the tanks underwater and make floating at the surface much easier - having the tanks out of the water (if the bungee is left in place or stages clipped to the chest d-rings) will make it difficult to stay afloat, even with relatively empty tanks - keeping the tank volume below the water surface is the key.
Thanks for the tip on how to stay afloat. Think you've mentioned that in another post of yours too, have kept it in mind.
The alpha/delta trim might be the best fit, it's got 37 lbs of lift, fits streamlined around the body, due to the grommets in the centre it doesn't have noticeable air movement.....it fits between the z trim and z + for lift as its essentially a z+ with grommets to allow it to do BM as well, similar to the SM 100.
Hm... Yes the alpha/delta might be the best option considering it's going to be a tropical tech rig, even if I decide to use it here, I pretty much dive dry all year round lift capacity shouldn't be too much of an issue. The lesser air movement definately sounds good. Plus the fact that I love my SMS100 except for the physical size.
Just to make sure I'm looking at the right thing this is what I need to get yer?
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