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hchoat · 27th October 2007, 00:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by scubamartin)

Hello,

Does the neoprene counter lung create a lot less drag in the water than the standard counter lung?

Say, if the standard CL drag is 10, how would you rate the neoprene CL drag?

Are their volume less than the the standard counter lung?

Do they free a lot of space in front of the body and do they feel less bulky when diving?

Other practical advantages?

Disadvantages?

Thanks

I think they have less drag, but my experience with the nylon CL was short lived (class only). The neoprene CL does have a smaller volume. I don't really feel that there is less clutter on my chest with the neoprene, BUT I do like the fact that the T pieces aren't up around my ears with them. I think the smaller size is the major advantage, and I really haven't come across any disadvantages. I've been diving the neoprene CL for almost 2 years now, as has my husband.

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hchoat Resident Selkie Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL- USA Posts: 227	Re: Neoprene CL Quote: (Originally Posted by scubamartin) Hello, Does the neoprene counter lung create a lot less drag in the water than the standard counter lung? Say, if the standard CL drag is 10, how would you rate the neoprene CL drag? Are their volume less than the the standard counter lung? Do they free a lot of space in front of the body and do they feel less bulky when diving? Other practical advantages? Disadvantages? Thanks I think they have less drag, but my experience with the nylon CL was short lived (class only). The neoprene CL does have a smaller volume. I don't really feel that there is less clutter on my chest with the neoprene, BUT I do like the fact that the T pieces aren't up around my ears with them. I think the smaller size is the major advantage, and I really haven't come across any disadvantages. I've been diving the neoprene CL for almost 2 years now, as has my husband. __________________ Duct tape is like the force... it has a light side and dark side, and it holds the universe together.
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