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Put some of my thoughts into a new article: Buying Scuba Equipment - Avoiding Noobie Mistakes
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The netting to covering my single tank gets snagged on things in transport & occasionally gets filthy with weeds. Never would have bought it but the tank came like that.
The plastic handle I bought for my single tank never stays on for very long, therefore somewhat pointless.
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This is interesting. I like handles on my tanks because it makes it easier to schlep them, and netting because it protects against scratches, and also provides a little extra friction in case I'm not diligent enough when I close the tank band buckle.
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Thought about starting a new thread, but I figured my question could get answered in here. I don't have a lot of dives, but the more I dive the more I want to minimalize my gear. I have 2 console gauge (depth and pressure). I have found I rarely look at my depth on my console as I usually just rely on my computer. I'm thinking about selling the console and just go with a SPG. The only time I could see where the depth gauge on the console would come in handy would be if my computer crapped out and I would want to know where 15' is to still make a safety stop (obviously this after I immediately abort the dive and have no other issues preventing a safety stop). One thing I will say is that in NC most dive operators use a Carolina Rig, so there is a hang line at 15'.
Am I wrong in wanting to get rid of a bulky 2-gague console and just go with a SPG?
I use something similar, but I use the cut resistant ones. Picked up most of mine from Home Depot, but do have a Speargun manufacturer branded pair that I got as a door prize for a seminar. Only difference I can see is the HD ones don't have the speargun logo. Otherwise, they look identical. Work great, too. Rubber palms provide plenty of grip. I regularly use them for gripping and stretching rubber bands, handling fish, etc. Haven't had to test the cut resistant part, but they should come in handy filleting after the trip.Until now, just the general use ones.
I'm looking around (the Philippines) to see if I can find a pair of the cut-resistant ones to trial. But, the general use ones seem to offer more than adequate protection for the wreck penetration diving I do - no issues with rusted metal, coral and stinging hydriods on permanent shotlines...
The rubber grip is really exceptional for gripping wet metal (dive boat ladders etc)... and there's excellent dexterity and tactile feedback. I find them perfect for guideline work in wrecks...also for technical wreck training (feeling marker knots in caveline etc).
Eventually, the gloves will lose elasticity in the material (get saggy) or the rubber grip can dry and crack. But there's no seams to fray...and that's the biggest problem with dive gloves. At the cost (less than $5 a pair) you can budget for multiple replacements and still save $$ over the cost of expensive dive gloves over the same time-span of use.
If they are actually the same as I think they are, the cut resistance is actually pretty damn good. Used them on a few sites here and they have done what they were supposed to.I use something similar, but I use the cut resistant ones. Picked up most of mine from Home Depot, but do have a Speargun manufacturer branded pair that I got as a door prize for a seminar. Only difference I can see is the HD ones don't have the speargun logo. Otherwise, they look identical. Work great, too. Rubber palms provide plenty of grip. I regularly use them for gripping and stretching rubber bands, handling fish, etc. Haven't had to test the cut resistant part, but they should come in handy filleting after the trip.
Next pair I get, I think I'm going to try the puncture resistant ones, as occasionally I'll get a fish spine in the palm if I don't grab the fish right.