New Foot...

diverreb · 11th March 2008, 02:40

Just made a new foot for my O2ptima.

After seeing John's foot I liked the idea of a handle, but I kept the rings on mine.

My other foot used to push on my back a bit so I put the Arc in this one to conform to my back.

The cutout serves as a carry handle to be used along with the top loop handle. Makes the unit easier to carry. I'd make the cut outs a little smaller if I do another one, but the material is very strong and so is the foot.

Material Cost:
3/8" Delrin - $40.00 including shipping
12" x 12" sheet from McMaster Carr

Richie

**sfldiver** · 11th March 2008, 09:45

Nice modification Richie. I have yet to dive my new aluminum bachplate, but since I saw your original posting, I've been considering adding some type of modification to mine, which would allow me to connect my bailout/deco bottles to the foot of the unit, because I think you may be on to something, which might be an improvement to the sidemount butplate system. I'm looking forward to seeing John and your plates in action next month in the Keys!

Thanks for sharing,

Adrian

Mike Costanzo · 11th March 2008, 10:03

Nice. Will it work on my CK? Seems like a fair trade for a one night stay at the Canal Inn on Crows Nest.

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 11th March 2008, 18:24

Nice work, and greenworthy.

SiscoKid · 11th March 2008, 19:08

I sure like the design of your Optima foot. I replaced my foot strap with a 1/8 Sta. thick strap made a big deference in handling.

**Dsix36** · 11th March 2008, 22:47

I also like the design. The shape and cut outs look way cool. Have some green.

11th March 2008, 09:45	#2 (permalink)
sfldiver S.C.R.U.B.'S Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 792	Re: New Foot... Nice modification Richie. I have yet to dive my new aluminum bachplate, but since I saw your original posting, I've been considering adding some type of modification to mine, which would allow me to connect my bailout/deco bottles to the foot of the unit, because I think you may be on to something, which might be an improvement to the sidemount butplate system. I'm looking forward to seeing John and your plates in action next month in the Keys! Thanks for sharing, Adrian __________________ *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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11th March 2008, 10:03	#3 (permalink)
Mike Costanzo Never E nuff Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland & Florida Posts: 133	Re: New Foot... Nice. Will it work on my CK? Seems like a fair trade for a one night stay at the Canal Inn on Crows Nest.
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11th March 2008, 18:24	#4 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,130	Re: New Foot... Nice work, and greenworthy. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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11th March 2008, 19:08	#5 (permalink)
SiscoKid New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmersville Texas Posts: 68	Re: New Foot... I sure like the design of your Optima foot. I replaced my foot strap with a 1/8 Sta. thick strap made a big deference in handling.
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11th March 2008, 22:47	#6 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 1,054	Re: New Foot... I also like the design. The shape and cut outs look way cool. Have some green. __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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