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**sfldiver** · 11th March 2008, 17:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tienuts)

They are not needed - the remora will still work fine. But the 5.5 inch DR bands are a hell of a lot more stable when securing the larger cylinders. The remora is too mickey-mouse IMO. Also less corrosion issues as John pointed out.

I have never attempted to separate my sets of doubles, but I have heard of people having trouble with corrosion with the remora. If it becomes a problem in the future, I will consider the bands; however, given that my tanks are still relatively new and that I only use the lighter 13's, it has not become an issue, yet.

Thanks for the info guys!

11th March 2008, 17:14	#11 (permalink)
sfldiver Optima Army Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 744	Re: Optima Backplate - Final version ready for release Quote: (Originally Posted by Tienuts) They are not needed - the remora will still work fine. But the 5.5 inch DR bands are a hell of a lot more stable when securing the larger cylinders. The remora is too mickey-mouse IMO. Also less corrosion issues as John pointed out. I have never attempted to separate my sets of doubles, but I have heard of people having trouble with corrosion with the remora. If it becomes a problem in the future, I will consider the bands; however, given that my tanks are still relatively new and that I only use the lighter 13's, it has not become an issue, yet. Thanks for the info guys! __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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