Deployment of SMB

divetheworld · 18th June 2007, 21:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland)

Someone (Phi?) a few years ago did a test with a crack bottle powered SMB and inflated it with the SMB rolled up. The straps held and it wouldn't inflate.

Cheers,

Stuart

He probably couldnt turn the knob properly, Kevin said he had little hands....

Brent.

p.s.
Ooops, sorry I Just remembered, he actually said 'tight fisted'

pattimegdiver · 19th June 2007, 03:36

[quote=decoweenie;120907]Such as ?

If the bottle is detachable, i have seen people drop the cylinder, plus just the extra maintenance also having one more item to attach to oneself. If using a regulator free flowing as mention in another reply, o rings, etc. Personally I do not have enough body real estate to put anymore gear on. My wing deflator does the job and there is no additional maintenance required.

decoweenie · 19th June 2007, 03:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver)

My wing deflator does the job and there is no additional maintenance required.

What works, works...

RonMicjan · 19th July 2007, 04:31

didnt see the self inflates on SDS website, anybody else know where to source in the USA? I have been wanting one of these for a while, kept hoping I would win one at some of the trips I have been on...sigh, so far I only won a VR-3.

woe is me!

babar · 19th July 2007, 05:55

I just ordered one from John at Northeastscubasupply.com

RonMicjan · 19th July 2007, 18:18

awesome, thanks.

pattimegdiver · 19th July 2007, 19:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

What works, works...

I checked out that smb - pretty nice. totally different than what I thought you were talking about. Thanks for the info but gosh it is a little spendy ..

**Recrebreather** · 19th July 2007, 19:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan)

didnt see the self inflates on SDS website, anybody else know where to source in the USA? I have been wanting one of these for a while, kept hoping I would win one at some of the trips I have been on...sigh, so far I only won a VR-3.

woe is me!

Ron,

I got both of mine from Ron Bebson for less than retail.

Mike...

Janos · 19th July 2007, 21:20

How do you skin a cat?

I have a Buddy DSMBi which is easy to deploy. I also have a tiny 1m SMB as a backup, which takes less than a breath to deploy (switch the KISS BOV to OC, one breathe into the SMB, switch back and let the ADV refill the loop) is a "pile of shite" in the sea according to my favourite skipper so I'll be getting rid of that soon.0

I don't like using my bailout bottles for filling DSMBs as it's a pain in the arse to keep topping them up.

Hence it's going to be DSMBi for main for me and CO2 blob for backup.

Janos

PS - I've set of a DSMBi while rolled up and it just goes pffff and doesn't unroll at all.
PPS - I think it was Woz who used to have a Buddy inflation bottle on his BC until it got knocked by accident and pinned him to the ceiling of the Stanegarth. I think he's since removed it.

UKSteve · 19th July 2007, 22:19

I use the mini bottle DSMB for primary and a yellow CO2 fDSMB or emergency. Also carry a second orange one too.

What I would REALLY like as a yellow secondary would be CO2 inflated with a baffle at the bottom to allow it to be inflated manually if the CO2 cartridge is a dud (when it otherwise becomes as useful as tits on a bull).

Not found one of these yet...anyone seen one? Otherwise looking at making one myself using a spare CO2 initiator.

Steve

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pattimegdiver #1 COPIS Mini Meg Girl Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 305	Re: Deployment of SMB [quote=decoweenie;120907]Such as ? If the bottle is detachable, i have seen people drop the cylinder, plus just the extra maintenance also having one more item to attach to oneself. If using a regulator free flowing as mention in another reply, o rings, etc. Personally I do not have enough body real estate to put anymore gear on. My wing deflator does the job and there is no additional maintenance required. __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Deployment of SMB Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver) My wing deflator does the job and there is no additional maintenance required. What works, works... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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19th July 2007, 04:31	#44 (permalink)
RonMicjan Cap Ron scourge of the NW Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cape Disapointment, The Graveyard of the Pacific Posts: 1,083	Re: Deployment of SMB didnt see the self inflates on SDS website, anybody else know where to source in the USA? I have been wanting one of these for a while, kept hoping I would win one at some of the trips I have been on...sigh, so far I only won a VR-3. woe is me! __________________ Ron "Life is pain princess, anyone who tells you different, is selling something", The Dread Pirate Wesley. www.tmishop.com Diving bits etc.
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babar Curmudgeon Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Sport Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420	Re: Deployment of SMB I just ordered one from John at Northeastscubasupply.com __________________ Babar Evolution Plus Sport kiss
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pattimegdiver #1 COPIS Mini Meg Girl Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 305	Re: Deployment of SMB Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) What works, works... I checked out that smb - pretty nice. totally different than what I thought you were talking about. Thanks for the info but gosh it is a little spendy .. __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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Recrebreather Rebreathers Rock Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 102	Re: Deployment of SMB Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan) didnt see the self inflates on SDS website, anybody else know where to source in the USA? I have been wanting one of these for a while, kept hoping I would win one at some of the trips I have been on...sigh, so far I only won a VR-3. woe is me! Ron, I got both of mine from Ron Bebson for less than retail. Mike...
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19th July 2007, 21:20	#49 (permalink)
Janos "Two Sheds" Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Surrey Posts: 594	Re: Deployment of SMB How do you skin a cat? I have a Buddy DSMBi which is easy to deploy. I also have a tiny 1m SMB as a backup, which takes less than a breath to deploy (switch the KISS BOV to OC, one breathe into the SMB, switch back and let the ADV refill the loop) is a "pile of shite" in the sea according to my favourite skipper so I'll be getting rid of that soon.0 I don't like using my bailout bottles for filling DSMBs as it's a pain in the arse to keep topping them up. Hence it's going to be DSMBi for main for me and CO2 blob for backup. Janos PS - I've set of a DSMBi while rolled up and it just goes pffff and doesn't unroll at all. PPS - I think it was Woz who used to have a Buddy inflation bottle on his BC until it got knocked by accident and pinned him to the ceiling of the Stanegarth. I think he's since removed it. __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you can't climb a ladder with a large bell in both hands - Vic Reeves www.hellfins.com/shed
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19th July 2007, 22:19	#50 (permalink)
UKSteve Still a novice... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weymouth, UK Posts: 577	Re: Deployment of SMB I use the mini bottle DSMB for primary and a yellow CO2 fDSMB or emergency. Also carry a second orange one too. What I would REALLY like as a yellow secondary would be CO2 inflated with a baffle at the bottom to allow it to be inflated manually if the CO2 cartridge is a dud (when it otherwise becomes as useful as tits on a bull). Not found one of these yet...anyone seen one? Otherwise looking at making one myself using a spare CO2 initiator. Steve
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