Chris's Box

[chris]

Suit
Otter Trilaminate with added side pocket (personal modification)
Undersuit
Weezle extreme and fluffy warm socks
BC
Tiguillo Hover with integrated weights (and ankle weights)
Regulator
DIN fitting, Posieden Jetstream 1st, 2nd and Octopus with Sunnto 2inline gauge and compass on rear
Cylinders
12l 300bar, 12l 232bar, 3l 232bar pony (ND QR clamp)
Pony Regulator
DIN fitting, Posieden Jetstream 1st, 2nd with Suunto pressure guage
Fins
Mares Avanti Quattro fins with dacor ABS buckle
Torches
UKD8R main, SL4 backup, Combined Safety Strobe & Dive Torch
Mask
Cressi-sub horizon
Neoprene
Waterproof 5mm hood with vent, Scubapro 5mm gloves, Mares 5mm full, boots
Knife
Some stainless item around 5-6" blade
Computer
Suunto Vyper
Watch
Citizen Aqualand II or TagHeur F1 chrono
Reel/SMB
McMahon compact Reel, Buddy self sealing DSMB
Snorkel
Various, very rarely used and usually in my pocket
Spares
Batterys, orings, fin straps, mask straps, lub, various tools, First Aid mask, bungees, tiewraps, wax, etc.

[tomy2tums]

how does the Tiguillo BCD handle?

[chris]

how does the Tiguillo BCD handle?

Absolutely excellent!! Would Highly recommend for recreational dives. Great position in the water and at surface. The integrated and trim are balanced nicely and large pockets. Has the right amount of SS clips too and dump valves in all the right places. I have been using for a few years now and its a served me fine. It is a bit heavy for a holiday BC (baggage allowance) but that is because it is hard wearing. It is also a bargain price from godive in derby.

PeterM bought one almost immediately after trying mine in the water!!!

The only complaint I would say is that I think you would struggle to get twins on it, however my 12l and pony sit nicely

[Davieg]

how does the Tiguillo BCD handle?

The T52 is a great BCD, bulky as hell if you plan on travelling with it but if you must have a BCd and not a wing then they are great. Wish Id kept mine.

[Davieg]

The only complaint I would say is that I think you would struggle to get twins on it, however my 12l and pony sit nicely

I've seen the T52 dived with twin sevens but I wouldn't use it for more than that, probably better with a 15L & Pony.

[stew]

i know someone who has a T52 with twin 7 300 bar bottles on it.
he is a 'big' guy & the jacket supports him.
check the weight/ lift limit.

[chris]

yeah twin 7s would be max I would say!!, twin 10s or 12s would be too muuch for the wing part to operate properly.

It is a wing/BC hybrid type jacket, that was what attracted me to it. Didnt think I was techy enough for a wing, but could see the benefits of one!