Aluminum 20's

SiscoKid · 17th August 2007, 19:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque)

so since I am diving with a transpac (Nomad, really), it looks like I'll need 6 pounds or so. Maybe a couple of ankle weights and up the 2x2lbs to 2x3 lbs or so.

With a 7.5 Henderson whet suit in lake water I use 8 lb.s in the top pockets only and using the 13 Lufkin's. I had problems with my buoyancy until I got rid of the weight on my waste.

SiscoKid · 17th August 2007, 19:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by JPJones)

42 degrees is the coldest Water I have been in on the the O2ptima. I did a 280 ft dive Monday in 52 degree water after sweating in 100+ degree air.

Where in Florida is the water that cold?

Crazyduck · 17th August 2007, 20:11

I think that was Cannonball cave in Missouri.

Quote: (Originally Posted by SiscoKid)

Where in Florida is the water that cold?

diverreb · 30th August 2007, 02:30

Well I finally got in the water with the AL 20's today. For grins, I also switched my Stainless Backplate to an AL Plate. I added a 12 pound weight belt and, well...Anyone want to buy my Steel 27's?

The trim and weight difference of the unit was significantly better. Next I'll try the AL 20's with the SS Backplate and put some extra weight elsewhere on the unit to get rid of the weight belt to see how that rides in the water.

Richie

wreckdiv · 30th August 2007, 02:49

What do you want for the 27s? - K

diverreb · 30th August 2007, 12:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by wreckdiv)

What do you want for the 27s? - K

I need to do a few more dives with the AL's in a few different configurations before I decide to sell the 27's or not. Hey, there you go.... I'm the Decider.

As soon as I finish that up , hopefully within a few weeks, I'll let you know.

Richie

17th August 2007, 19:38	#21 (permalink)
SiscoKid New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmersville Texas Posts: 68	Re: Aluminum 20's Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque) so since I am diving with a transpac (Nomad, really), it looks like I'll need 6 pounds or so. Maybe a couple of ankle weights and up the 2x2lbs to 2x3 lbs or so. With a 7.5 Henderson whet suit in lake water I use 8 lb.s in the top pockets only and using the 13 Lufkin's. I had problems with my buoyancy until I got rid of the weight on my waste.
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17th August 2007, 19:41	#22 (permalink)
SiscoKid New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmersville Texas Posts: 68	Re: Aluminum 20's Quote: (Originally Posted by JPJones) 42 degrees is the coldest Water I have been in on the the O2ptima. I did a 280 ft dive Monday in 52 degree water after sweating in 100+ degree air. Where in Florida is the water that cold?
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17th August 2007, 20:11	#23 (permalink)
Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 712	Re: Aluminum 20's I think that was Cannonball cave in Missouri. Quote: (Originally Posted by SiscoKid) Where in Florida is the water that cold? __________________ Howdy Senor- What’s Happening! Rob Davie April 2005- Presently in a state of transition from Open Circuit to Closed Circuit. "You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by it." - Buddha.
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30th August 2007, 02:30	#24 (permalink)
diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 595	Re: Aluminum 20's Well I finally got in the water with the AL 20's today. For grins, I also switched my Stainless Backplate to an AL Plate. I added a 12 pound weight belt and, well...Anyone want to buy my Steel 27's? The trim and weight difference of the unit was significantly better. Next I'll try the AL 20's with the SS Backplate and put some extra weight elsewhere on the unit to get rid of the weight belt to see how that rides in the water. Richie
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30th August 2007, 02:49	#25 (permalink)
wreckdiv New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Annapolis MD USA Posts: 30	Re: Aluminum 20's What do you want for the 27s? - K __________________ Note to self: Weekdays = Outer space, Weekends = Inner space. What day is this?
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30th August 2007, 12:12	#26 (permalink)
diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 595	Re: Aluminum 20's Quote: (Originally Posted by wreckdiv) What do you want for the 27s? - K I need to do a few more dives with the AL's in a few different configurations before I decide to sell the 27's or not. Hey, there you go.... I'm the Decider. As soon as I finish that up , hopefully within a few weeks, I'll let you know. Richie
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