Why do octos have problems before primaries?
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Another reason is that many octos are not balanced. When the 1st stage acts up and either increases IP or has an IP creep problem, then the octo is where the problem appears.
The real problem is in the 1st stage, but it appears to be the octo.
The real problem is in the 1st stage, but it appears to be the octo.
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Charlie,
I tend to disagree.
I think often times the alternate is tuned to the same cracking pressure as is the primary.
Now, when the alternate is suspended on a tether with the orifice pointing UPWARD, the tendency for it to free flow is magnified.
Just a thought.
the K
I tend to disagree.
I think often times the alternate is tuned to the same cracking pressure as is the primary.
Now, when the alternate is suspended on a tether with the orifice pointing UPWARD, the tendency for it to free flow is magnified.
Just a thought.
the K
irishsquid
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I was thinking the same thing. Also, dragging octos around on the bottom, banging them around at the surface, etc. could be some folks problems.
p.s. Not implying the OP does or anyone else here, but I have seen it as I'm sure everyone on the board has also.
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Hey, saw it in an open water class I had this past weekend.
I was asked to fill in because one of the instructors for the LDS remuda bailed . . .
The gear was not set up properly to secure those things which needed securing.
I did the best I could to stuff and stash things in BC pockets, but alas, I was sorely embarassed to be conducting this group.
But in respect to the students, it wasn't their fault, to some extent . . .
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I was asked to fill in because one of the instructors for the LDS remuda bailed . . .
The gear was not set up properly to secure those things which needed securing.
I did the best I could to stuff and stash things in BC pockets, but alas, I was sorely embarassed to be conducting this group.
But in respect to the students, it wasn't their fault, to some extent . . .
the K
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I think octos are poorly made regulators not designed to be used. They may help save somebody's life, but they wouldn't be fun to dive with.
I think there is a reason that tecnical divers use good quality secaond stages instead of octos.
I think there is a reason that tecnical divers use good quality secaond stages instead of octos.
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Luckily I've never had to use my buddies octo, or share air other than in a drill.
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I tend to disagree...
My okto is the same as my primary.
Atomoc Ti1.
If you use a real chaepo for an okto, you will be in trouble when YOU have to use it.
You OOA buddy will not go for the octo but for the one thats working(as he/she can see)
My okto is the same as my primary.
Atomoc Ti1.
If you use a real chaepo for an okto, you will be in trouble when YOU have to use it.
You OOA buddy will not go for the octo but for the one thats working(as he/she can see)
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I'm with 300BAR on this one.
In my HOG rig, I use a Dacor Viper as my alternate.
This reg is sold as a PRIMARY.
It's a matter of regulator adjustment.
In many of the newer regs, there is an adjustment on the 2nd stage, itself, which allows the diver to adjust the cracking pressure of the reg, thus allowing it to be used as a primary or an alternate.
the K
In my HOG rig, I use a Dacor Viper as my alternate.
This reg is sold as a PRIMARY.
It's a matter of regulator adjustment.
In many of the newer regs, there is an adjustment on the 2nd stage, itself, which allows the diver to adjust the cracking pressure of the reg, thus allowing it to be used as a primary or an alternate.
the K
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