Where can I get a proper armslate?

rogeringebo · 16th February 2006, 18:39

Hi there!
This is not really a rebreather question but rebreather-diving related anyway

I have tried to find a better armslate,can just find the small 3-layer ones(got three of those already

) I see other slates all the time on photos on this forum...I would like the type where you have room to attach a bottomtimer or watch on the slate.... any info,hopefully a link to a websight would be great...
Cheers
Rodge

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 16th February 2006, 18:56

I am also working on how to fit handsets, compass, backup slate (prefer on my arm instead of Wetnotes) and backup timer somewhere on my wrists while not being entanglement hazards or taking up too much arm real estate.

Working on a couple of ideas now. Will let you know if it works out.

rogeringebo · 16th February 2006, 19:10

Yes,that would be great!
Rodge

***Beanie*** · 16th February 2006, 19:58

one of these?

jbpccr · 16th February 2006, 20:12

Go to plumbing suppy - 4 inch (not sure metric) PVC piping. In US an 8 foot length is only a few dollars. You can make a bunch of your own.....

***sadave*** · 16th February 2006, 21:10

Make your own. Whatever size you want, whatever length, shape, etc that you want. Its all too easy!

Here's a link to an article on a DIY wrist slate that cost $4 oz and 15minutes to make!!!
http://www.diveoz.com.au/diy/read_story.asp?story=2

rogeringebo · 16th February 2006, 21:17

Cheers for the advice,,

Rodge

Benthic · 16th February 2006, 21:38

You can also take a regular flat slate (or a piece of scrap plastic) that is close to the size you want and boil it for a few minutes. Once it's good and hot, fish it out of the water with some tongs and bend it around a drinking glass (a pint glass 'liberated' from the local pub works good for this

). Let it cool and there you have it. You can drill the holes before or after the bending, but before is easier.

Oh-and if you use scrap plastic instead of a 'real' dive slate, rough it up with some fine grit sandpaper first.

Hope that's helpful.

Brian

AMW · 17th February 2006, 07:43

My modified arm slate :-)

Andrew.

rogeringebo · 17th February 2006, 08:11

Nice!

16th February 2006, 18:39	#1 (permalink)
rogeringebo Done with bubbles Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 671	Where can I get a proper armslate? Hi there! This is not really a rebreather question but rebreather-diving related anyway I have tried to find a better armslate,can just find the small 3-layer ones(got three of those already ) I see other slates all the time on photos on this forum...I would like the type where you have room to attach a bottomtimer or watch on the slate.... any info,hopefully a link to a websight would be great... Cheers Rodge
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16th February 2006, 18:56	#2 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,887	Re: Where can I get a proper armslate? I am also working on how to fit handsets, compass, backup slate (prefer on my arm instead of Wetnotes) and backup timer somewhere on my wrists while not being entanglement hazards or taking up too much arm real estate. Working on a couple of ideas now. Will let you know if it works out. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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16th February 2006, 19:10	#3 (permalink)
rogeringebo Done with bubbles Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 671	Re: Where can I get a proper armslate? Yes,that would be great! Rodge
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*Beanie* Cheif tea maker Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,133	Re: Where can I get a proper armslate? one of these? __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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16th February 2006, 20:12	#5 (permalink)
jbpccr New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 17	Re: Where can I get a proper armslate? Go to plumbing suppy - 4 inch (not sure metric) PVC piping. In US an 8 foot length is only a few dollars. You can make a bunch of your own.....
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16th February 2006, 21:10	#6 (permalink)
*sadave* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 969	Re: Where can I get a proper armslate? Make your own. Whatever size you want, whatever length, shape, etc that you want. Its all too easy! Here's a link to an article on a DIY wrist slate that cost $4 oz and 15minutes to make!!! http://www.diveoz.com.au/diy/read_story.asp?story=2 __________________ Wave!
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16th February 2006, 21:17	#7 (permalink)
rogeringebo Done with bubbles Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 671	Re: Where can I get a proper armslate? Cheers for the advice,, Rodge
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16th February 2006, 21:38	#8 (permalink)
Benthic MEGalomaniac Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL USA Posts: 218	Re: Where can I get a proper armslate? You can also take a regular flat slate (or a piece of scrap plastic) that is close to the size you want and boil it for a few minutes. Once it's good and hot, fish it out of the water with some tongs and bend it around a drinking glass (a pint glass 'liberated' from the local pub works good for this ). Let it cool and there you have it. You can drill the holes before or after the bending, but before is easier. Oh-and if you use scrap plastic instead of a 'real' dive slate, rough it up with some fine grit sandpaper first. Hope that's helpful. Brian __________________ Well lit rooms will not repel determined beer ninjas.
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17th February 2006, 07:43	#9 (permalink)
AMW Technical caver Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cam ,Glos, England Posts: 167	Re: Where can I get a proper armslate? My modified arm slate :-) Andrew. __________________ AMW Blog (very poor effort :-) http://amward.myblogsite.com/ Lot ,France cave diving sites and area resources. www.lot46.com Caving and cave diving photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/amward/
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rogeringebo Done with bubbles Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 671	Re: Where can I get a proper armslate? Nice!
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