What do you use to make your camera more buoyant?

betti154 · 1st June 2008, 00:16

I just got the Stix floats by 4th Generation. they seem to work brilliantly, though I'd question what dept they can go down to.

I had them at 54m yesterday and they compressed about 20%, but they came back with little or ill effects. I don't know if doing this repeatedly will cause damage.

Their site says they exhibit little compression in recreational depths. Past 40m, I think you're on your own.

Out of the box they don't fit Ike arms, only their own and ULCS. I bought their arms (2 x 6" + 2 x 9") and they seem quite good. Nice and light, plus they accept the floats nicely (which is the point). The balls also seem sturdy even t

betti154 · 1st June 2008, 01:44

I just got the Stix floats by 4th Generation. they seem to work brilliantly, though I'd question what dept they can go down to.

I had them at 54m yesterday and they compressed about 20%, but they came back with little or ill effects. I don't know if doing this repeatedly will cause damage.

Their site says they exhibit little compression in recreational depths. Past 40m, I think you're on your own.

Out of the box they don't fit Ike arms, only their own and ULCS. I bought their arms (2 x 6" + 2 x 9") and they seem quite good. Nice and light, plus they accept the floats nicely (which is the point). The balls also seem sturdy even though they aren't metal.

breals · 1st June 2008, 05:51

I've had very good results from the ulcs bouyancy arms. My rig is neutral in the water and is a joy now.

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betti154 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 65	Re: What do you use to make your camera more buoyant? I just got the Stix floats by 4th Generation. they seem to work brilliantly, though I'd question what dept they can go down to. I had them at 54m yesterday and they compressed about 20%, but they came back with little or ill effects. I don't know if doing this repeatedly will cause damage. Their site says they exhibit little compression in recreational depths. Past 40m, I think you're on your own. Out of the box they don't fit Ike arms, only their own and ULCS. I bought their arms (2 x 6" + 2 x 9") and they seem quite good. Nice and light, plus they accept the floats nicely (which is the point). The balls also seem sturdy even t __________________ Damien Siviero http://damiensivero.com
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betti154 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 65	Re: What do you use to make your camera more buoyant? I just got the Stix floats by 4th Generation. they seem to work brilliantly, though I'd question what dept they can go down to. I had them at 54m yesterday and they compressed about 20%, but they came back with little or ill effects. I don't know if doing this repeatedly will cause damage. Their site says they exhibit little compression in recreational depths. Past 40m, I think you're on your own. Out of the box they don't fit Ike arms, only their own and ULCS. I bought their arms (2 x 6" + 2 x 9") and they seem quite good. Nice and light, plus they accept the floats nicely (which is the point). The balls also seem sturdy even though they aren't metal. __________________ Damien Siviero http://damiensivero.com
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breals Crack Head Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 118	Re: What do you use to make your camera more buoyant? I've had very good results from the ulcs bouyancy arms. My rig is neutral in the water and is a joy now. __________________ - Bill Personal Website: www.reals.net Scuba Blog: www.divedown.com
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