I'm taking a wreck class next week (so that I can join you all in NC later). Standard equipment for the class is a reel and a lift bag. What you need for a class is often VERY different from what you need in real life if you're going to continue on enjoying that specialty. What size/brand of each do you recommend? As an aside, I do EVENTUALLY intend on coming out to Florida and taking a cave class, but that's not likely to be until next year. My instructor uses a Manta 600 ft reel and a 50# bag but I don't know if this would be right for me. Just trollin' for opinions here.
Also, anyone know where I can find a FRONT-ZIP 3 mil or 3/2 full suit? Do these manufacturers think that all of the folks who buy these are surfers? What gives? I use the front zipper to moderate my temperature while I'm diving and unless I manage to grow a second elbow on my arm anytime soon that ain't happenin' with a back-zip.
Thanks in advance,
Jamie
Gear questions
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, May 04 2004 11:45 AM
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Posted 04 May 2004 - 11:45 AM
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Posted 04 May 2004 - 11:49 AM
FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!! It comes bundled with the software.
What do you mean "it doesn't come in PINK"?!?!
What do you mean "it doesn't come in PINK"?!?!
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Posted 04 May 2004 - 12:10 PM
Thanks for the suggestion. I do have a question, though: how true does their sizing run? The reason I ask is that based on their chart http://www.atlaninc....-sizechart.html the waist is going to be way too big (I'm 33-34"). I'm 6'1" and 200#, so the rest seems to be OK.
Also, I can't find pricing anywhere.
Also, I can't find pricing anywhere.
Edited by jextract, 04 May 2004 - 12:13 PM.
"Because I accept the definition, does not mean I accept the defined." -- ScubaHawk
"Love is blind but lust likes lacy panties" -- SanDiegoCarol
"If you're gonna be dumb, you'd better be tough." -- Phillip Manor
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"Love is blind but lust likes lacy panties" -- SanDiegoCarol
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Posted 04 May 2004 - 12:17 PM
You'll probably have to call or e-mail for pricing. I don't know about their standard sizes. I had to get a custom suit due to my height.
You could probably get a front zip from any wetsuit manufacturer that handles custom suits. How about Liquidfit?
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You could probably get a front zip from any wetsuit manufacturer that handles custom suits. How about Liquidfit?
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Posted 04 May 2004 - 12:33 PM
okay...i know this is off topic, but your avatar's distortion is killing me! change it back, pretty please with sugar on top.
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Posted 04 May 2004 - 12:37 PM
FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!! It comes bundled with the software.
What do you mean "it doesn't come in PINK"?!?!
What do you mean "it doesn't come in PINK"?!?!
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Posted 04 May 2004 - 12:40 PM
Only for you, sweet face!okay...i know this is off topic, but your avatar's distortion is killing me! change it back, pretty please with sugar on top.
"Because I accept the definition, does not mean I accept the defined." -- ScubaHawk
"Love is blind but lust likes lacy panties" -- SanDiegoCarol
"If you're gonna be dumb, you'd better be tough." -- Phillip Manor
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"Love is blind but lust likes lacy panties" -- SanDiegoCarol
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Posted 04 May 2004 - 12:45 PM
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm trying to get away from a custom 3 mil suit because I'd likely only use it one or two vacations a year.You'll probably have to call or e-mail for pricing. I don't know about their standard sizes. I had to get a custom suit due to my height.
You could probably get a front zip from any wetsuit manufacturer that handles custom suits. How about Liquidfit?
Diverlady
"Because I accept the definition, does not mean I accept the defined." -- ScubaHawk
"Love is blind but lust likes lacy panties" -- SanDiegoCarol
"If you're gonna be dumb, you'd better be tough." -- Phillip Manor
"If I know the answer I'll tell you the answer, and if I don't I'll just respond cleverly." -- Donald Rumsfeld
"Love is blind but lust likes lacy panties" -- SanDiegoCarol
"If you're gonna be dumb, you'd better be tough." -- Phillip Manor
"If I know the answer I'll tell you the answer, and if I don't I'll just respond cleverly." -- Donald Rumsfeld
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Posted 04 May 2004 - 01:03 PM
Oh sure!! Here I am trying to find an answer to your question, slaving over a keyboard doing Google searches and CHIE gets called "Sweet face"!!!Only for you, sweet face!
What am I doing wrong here!!
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Posted 04 May 2004 - 01:03 PM
Ask your instructor. I'd hate for you to buy a reel and not be able to use it in class. I'd caution against the rachetted reels. 600 ft seems like overkill. Unless you're planning major penetrations, 50 - 100 ft should be plenty. I teach a wreck class, I have 300 ft and there's only one wreck where I've ever needed that much line. It's better to have a reel that's not jammed full of line. A full reel is just too hard to use, especially when you're beginning.
Practice laying line dry. After you have the hang of it, then practice underwater.
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Posted 04 May 2004 - 01:04 PM
What do you think those chains are for???? I think its time to use them darling!!! (OTOH...if you need to do it for you in Bonaire...I think that could be arranged!!!)Oh sure!! Here I am trying to find an answer to your question, slaving over a keyboard doing Google searches and CHIE gets called "Sweet face"!!!
Only for you, sweet face!
What am I doing wrong here!!
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Posted 04 May 2004 - 01:06 PM
I've never had a Wreck Class, but then - we don't really do penatrations on the NC dives, much. The main things I carry that I might not otherwise:
Gloves - that I don't mind snagging on the wreck;
Nail bar - in case I want to pry something loose, painted yellow with enamel in case I lose it;
Jon Line - in case the deco line is rough;
2 F-lights, 2 Masks, 2 S-Sausages, 2 Computers.
I'm bringing my 7 mil in Oct this year; I dove with a 3 mil over a 1 mil w.o. a beanie and was cold by the end of the last dive. I'll try the 3+1+beanie first, but I'll have the heavy suit handy.
Gloves - that I don't mind snagging on the wreck;
Nail bar - in case I want to pry something loose, painted yellow with enamel in case I lose it;
Jon Line - in case the deco line is rough;
2 F-lights, 2 Masks, 2 S-Sausages, 2 Computers.
I'm bringing my 7 mil in Oct this year; I dove with a 3 mil over a 1 mil w.o. a beanie and was cold by the end of the last dive. I'll try the 3+1+beanie first, but I'll have the heavy suit handy.
What would Patton do...? 
Yeah I know: I've been branded a non-group person - doesn't play well with others. I am so upset.
Let me know if you want to have some fun, without the drama - I'm good for that.
Yeah I know: I've been branded a non-group person - doesn't play well with others. I am so upset.
Let me know if you want to have some fun, without the drama - I'm good for that.
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Posted 04 May 2004 - 01:07 PM
What's the problem, cutie?Oh sure!! Here I am trying to find an answer to your question, slaving over a keyboard doing Google searches and CHIE gets called "Sweet face"!!!
Only for you, sweet face!
What am I doing wrong here!!
DL
What would Patton do...?
Yeah I know: I've been branded a non-group person - doesn't play well with others. I am so upset. Let me know if you want to have some fun, without the drama - I'm good for that.
Yeah I know: I've been branded a non-group person - doesn't play well with others. I am so upset.
Let me know if you want to have some fun, without the drama - I'm good for that.
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Posted 04 May 2004 - 01:11 PM
Oh, thank you, Don!What's the problem, cutie?
Oh sure!! Here I am trying to find an answer to your question, slaving over a keyboard doing Google searches and CHIE gets called "Sweet face"!!!
Only for you, sweet face!
What am I doing wrong here!!
DL
Count on you to make a girl feel special!(Jamie is still not off the hook!!
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What do you mean "it doesn't come in PINK"?!?!
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Posted 04 May 2004 - 01:41 PM
No offense intended, DL! I do appreciate all your help, you've just never flirted with me the way 'Chie has.Oh sure!! Here I am trying to find an answer to your question, slaving over a keyboard doing Google searches and CHIE gets called "Sweet face"!!!
Only for you, sweet face!
What am I doing wrong here!!
DL
"Because I accept the definition, does not mean I accept the defined." -- ScubaHawk
"Love is blind but lust likes lacy panties" -- SanDiegoCarol
"If you're gonna be dumb, you'd better be tough." -- Phillip Manor
"If I know the answer I'll tell you the answer, and if I don't I'll just respond cleverly." -- Donald Rumsfeld
"Love is blind but lust likes lacy panties" -- SanDiegoCarol
"If you're gonna be dumb, you'd better be tough." -- Phillip Manor
"If I know the answer I'll tell you the answer, and if I don't I'll just respond cleverly." -- Donald Rumsfeld
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