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Trukdiver · 18th May 2008, 18:37

So, I'm going to Truk on the Odyssey too, but with a KISS Classic. Here is what I was thinking:

Carry 2 - 6 cu ft inflation bottles for use on the breather. Should be enough O2.

Then attach an offboard dil tank to the manifold using a QD from an 80 (which would also be my bailout).

I don't know an easy way to pipe in O2 to the CK without adding a switching block. (But mods have not been something I have been doing a lot or thinking about a lot.)

I'm very interested in opinions about this idea.

Second, I am also interested in shipping to Truk. I have sent things to my friends on the Odyssey before and it was indeed through the USPS. But these were personal letters and packages for them. I'm curious if anyone has actually shipped gear to be held for themselves for a trip. If so, did you ship it to Blue Lagoon Dive shop or the resort itself? or did you ship it to the Odyssey's address? Sorb will cost $225US per keg on the boat, so I know I can ship there more cheaply. Did you have hold ups in customs? What lead time did you use? Were there customs fees applied and how were they paid?

Thanks in advance!

18th May 2008, 18:37	#5 (permalink)
Trukdiver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 54	Re: Swinging an O2 tank - So, I'm going to Truk on the Odyssey too, but with a KISS Classic. Here is what I was thinking: Carry 2 - 6 cu ft inflation bottles for use on the breather. Should be enough O2. Then attach an offboard dil tank to the manifold using a QD from an 80 (which would also be my bailout). I don't know an easy way to pipe in O2 to the CK without adding a switching block. (But mods have not been something I have been doing a lot or thinking about a lot.) I'm very interested in opinions about this idea. Second, I am also interested in shipping to Truk. I have sent things to my friends on the Odyssey before and it was indeed through the USPS. But these were personal letters and packages for them. I'm curious if anyone has actually shipped gear to be held for themselves for a trip. If so, did you ship it to Blue Lagoon Dive shop or the resort itself? or did you ship it to the Odyssey's address? Sorb will cost $225US per keg on the boat, so I know I can ship there more cheaply. Did you have hold ups in customs? What lead time did you use? Were there customs fees applied and how were they paid? Thanks in advance! __________________ Sunny Longordo CK#245
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