I'm ordering my Optima Monday

Nemo1957 · 11th January 2007, 10:58

I agree the DR Transplate harness on a SS plate and the back pad are the way to go. I have been diving mine with a Rec wing and am quite happy with the balance. Drysuit in cold fresh water with the above rig I use 2 pounds in each trim pocket and no other weight at all.

Have fun with it.

dkieley · 11th January 2007, 22:51

Thanks forthe info.

I will probably go with the Transplate...does anyone have any pics of how the Pony's were mounted? I know on the Meg,you had to cut a slot for the extra D-Ring for the stage bottle. That is not the same on the Optima is it?

Doug

Jordan · 12th January 2007, 14:41

Hi Doug,

I would surely answer if I understood your question. Pony's? What are you talking about?

Seafox,

I want to see these offset d-rings from DSS.. can you send me a link or a pic? Are you sidemounting your bailouts?

Cheers

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 12th January 2007, 15:23

I am guessing he means these:

seafox · 12th January 2007, 16:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

I am guessing he means these:

Hey Jordan

Affirmative.

http://www.deepseasupply.com/page13.html

I clip my B/O's the standard way, ie: d-ring on waist strap and the offset d-ring on the Transplate harness under the CL.
Because they are offset and not hiding behind the CL, it makes easy to clip on or off, whether a 40 or 80 cu ft is used.
Works for me!

Cornel

dkieley · 12th January 2007, 22:18

Sorry,

I meant b/o's or stage bottles......

Thanks

Jordan · 14th January 2007, 15:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by dkieley)

Sorry,

I meant b/o's or stage bottles......

Thanks

You will just need a sidemount buttplate and a cylinder bungee strap for each cylinder you'll carry. Take a look at Fill Express' website for msrp -- you can get the kit for under 100 bones. When doing it that way, it'll keep your bailouts in the slipstream and will therefore be a lot nicer when swimming into strong flow... it does take a little more practice/effort to remove and replace the bottles (and you lose the area under your butt where you could place lift bags) but I think the trade-off is most definitely worth it.

dkieley · 15th January 2007, 22:37

Thank you for the info....

The only other part I never mentioned is what to do with my Argon bottle. I may have to set it up as a sidemount on one side and my bailout on the other.

I understand that in Florida they spell Argon as "A-I-R".

Here in Maine, Argon and my dry gloves are my best friends. I'll checkout the sidemount gear. I'll have to find another place for my lift bags, though.

My Optima should be in this week. First pool sessions start next week.

sensor330 · 16th January 2007, 00:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by seafox)

Hey Jordan

Affirmative.

http://www.deepseasupply.com/page13.html

I clip my B/O's the standard way, ie: d-ring on waist strap and the offset d-ring on the Transplate harness under the CL.
Because they are offset and not hiding behind the CL, it makes easy to clip on or off, whether a 40 or 80 cu ft is used.
Works for me!

Cornel

You guys have any pics with B/O attached? Where about do you postion the D-rings? I have a set of these D-rings and I had to take them off because they really dug into me.

Scott

Jordan · 16th January 2007, 13:48

Hi Doug,

I use a 6 cu ft AL bottle for suit inflation. Place it on the side of the harness like people do when diving OC -- same place. I can sidemount an 80 on the same side too (it doesn't get in the way).... and yep -- air in FL is all you need for suit inflation.

For lift bags, there are attachment points sewn onto the side of the cover to attach bags to -- so you'll be set... now you just have to enjoy the ride.

Cheers

11th January 2007, 10:58	#11 (permalink)
Nemo1957 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 84	Re: I'm ordering my Optima Monday I agree the DR Transplate harness on a SS plate and the back pad are the way to go. I have been diving mine with a Rec wing and am quite happy with the balance. Drysuit in cold fresh water with the above rig I use 2 pounds in each trim pocket and no other weight at all. Have fun with it.
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11th January 2007, 22:51	#12 (permalink)
dkieley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 49	Re: I'm ordering my Optima Monday Thanks forthe info. I will probably go with the Transplate...does anyone have any pics of how the Pony's were mounted? I know on the Meg,you had to cut a slot for the extra D-Ring for the stage bottle. That is not the same on the Optima is it? Doug __________________ There are no "ifs" in history...... Doug
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12th January 2007, 14:41	#13 (permalink)
Jordan EBT called me stroppy! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 226	Re: I'm ordering my Optima Monday Hi Doug, I would surely answer if I understood your question. Pony's? What are you talking about? Seafox, I want to see these offset d-rings from DSS.. can you send me a link or a pic? Are you sidemounting your bailouts? Cheers __________________ Is it clear? No. Well, let's go anyways. "Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little order, will lose both, and deserve neither." Thomas Jefferson
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12th January 2007, 16:51	#15 (permalink)
seafox 02ptima Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TORONTO, CANADA -Have "02ptima" will travel! Posts: 172	Re: I'm ordering my Optima Monday Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) I am guessing he means these: Hey Jordan Affirmative. http://www.deepseasupply.com/page13.html I clip my B/O's the standard way, ie: d-ring on waist strap and the offset d-ring on the Transplate harness under the CL. Because they are offset and not hiding behind the CL, it makes easy to clip on or off, whether a 40 or 80 cu ft is used. Works for me! Cornel __________________ Protect the SHARKS! Excellence is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards!
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12th January 2007, 22:18	#16 (permalink)
dkieley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 49	Re: I'm ordering my Optima Monday Sorry, I meant b/o's or stage bottles...... Thanks __________________ There are no "ifs" in history...... Doug
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14th January 2007, 15:23	#17 (permalink)
Jordan EBT called me stroppy! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 226	Re: I'm ordering my Optima Monday Quote: (Originally Posted by dkieley) Sorry, I meant b/o's or stage bottles...... Thanks You will just need a sidemount buttplate and a cylinder bungee strap for each cylinder you'll carry. Take a look at Fill Express' website for msrp -- you can get the kit for under 100 bones. When doing it that way, it'll keep your bailouts in the slipstream and will therefore be a lot nicer when swimming into strong flow... it does take a little more practice/effort to remove and replace the bottles (and you lose the area under your butt where you could place lift bags) but I think the trade-off is most definitely worth it. __________________ Is it clear? No. Well, let's go anyways. "Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little order, will lose both, and deserve neither." Thomas Jefferson
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15th January 2007, 22:37	#18 (permalink)
dkieley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 49	Re: I'm ordering my Optima Monday Thank you for the info.... The only other part I never mentioned is what to do with my Argon bottle. I may have to set it up as a sidemount on one side and my bailout on the other. I understand that in Florida they spell Argon as "A-I-R". Here in Maine, Argon and my dry gloves are my best friends. I'll checkout the sidemount gear. I'll have to find another place for my lift bags, though. My Optima should be in this week. First pool sessions start next week. __________________ There are no "ifs" in history...... Doug
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16th January 2007, 00:18	#19 (permalink)
sensor330 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 583	Re: I'm ordering my Optima Monday Quote: (Originally Posted by seafox) Hey Jordan Affirmative. http://www.deepseasupply.com/page13.html I clip my B/O's the standard way, ie: d-ring on waist strap and the offset d-ring on the Transplate harness under the CL. Because they are offset and not hiding behind the CL, it makes easy to clip on or off, whether a 40 or 80 cu ft is used. Works for me! Cornel You guys have any pics with B/O attached? Where about do you postion the D-rings? I have a set of these D-rings and I had to take them off because they really dug into me. Scott
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16th January 2007, 13:48	#20 (permalink)
Jordan EBT called me stroppy! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 226	Re: I'm ordering my Optima Monday Hi Doug, I use a 6 cu ft AL bottle for suit inflation. Place it on the side of the harness like people do when diving OC -- same place. I can sidemount an 80 on the same side too (it doesn't get in the way).... and yep -- air in FL is all you need for suit inflation. For lift bags, there are attachment points sewn onto the side of the cover to attach bags to -- so you'll be set... now you just have to enjoy the ride. Cheers __________________ Is it clear? No. Well, let's go anyways. "Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little order, will lose both, and deserve neither." Thomas Jefferson
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