hickdive
17-04-07, 17:33
Bearing in mind that I have heaps of other shite - this is what I'm currently diving with;
Otter Britannic Superskin with P-valve (the best diving invention since the computer!)
Otter 200gm thinsulate
Seacsub Firedry hood
Poseidon 5mm three finger mitts
Oceanic Shadow mask
IST rubber jet fins with V4tec spring straps
2x12l Fabers with MDE isolation manifold and unbranded s/steel bands
Diverite 5mm s/steel backplate
Woz brand webbing harness & hardware
Scubapro Puretek wing
Diverite Compact MR11 10-Watt HID
UK QXLR3
2x Apeks TX40s with DS4 first stages and long hose on one.
Vytec DS
Uwatec DTimer
Back up tables (DCIEM or Bhulman)
Ocasionally Suunto Stinger and Suunto SK7 compass
I'm currently using a Seaquest style quick release weightbelt but I don't like it so I'm going back a traditional s/steel cam belt. Half my weight is on the belt, the other half on a v-weight.
I've got an AP DSMBsi on a drop weight in my pocket. If I'm planning to bag off the wreck I've got a regular AP DSMB and a big McMahon reel but it normally isn't carried. I also carry a small Cressi back-up mask.
If I'm planning deco I'll bring a slide slung pony of 80%. That'll be changing to a 7l ally once finances allow but all my plans are based on the back gas at the moment. The nitrox is therefore just a lucky.
Oh, and I've got my trauma shears on the harness as well. I often also take my big excalibur-style dive knife. Some people point and laugh at this but once you're on the wreck and you see something you think might be non-ferrous saying to yourself, 'It might be brass - hang on while I give it a tap with my scissors to find out', seems a bit feeble, much better with a big old knife.
Otter Britannic Superskin with P-valve (the best diving invention since the computer!)
Otter 200gm thinsulate
Seacsub Firedry hood
Poseidon 5mm three finger mitts
Oceanic Shadow mask
IST rubber jet fins with V4tec spring straps
2x12l Fabers with MDE isolation manifold and unbranded s/steel bands
Diverite 5mm s/steel backplate
Woz brand webbing harness & hardware
Scubapro Puretek wing
Diverite Compact MR11 10-Watt HID
UK QXLR3
2x Apeks TX40s with DS4 first stages and long hose on one.
Vytec DS
Uwatec DTimer
Back up tables (DCIEM or Bhulman)
Ocasionally Suunto Stinger and Suunto SK7 compass
I'm currently using a Seaquest style quick release weightbelt but I don't like it so I'm going back a traditional s/steel cam belt. Half my weight is on the belt, the other half on a v-weight.
I've got an AP DSMBsi on a drop weight in my pocket. If I'm planning to bag off the wreck I've got a regular AP DSMB and a big McMahon reel but it normally isn't carried. I also carry a small Cressi back-up mask.
If I'm planning deco I'll bring a slide slung pony of 80%. That'll be changing to a 7l ally once finances allow but all my plans are based on the back gas at the moment. The nitrox is therefore just a lucky.
Oh, and I've got my trauma shears on the harness as well. I often also take my big excalibur-style dive knife. Some people point and laugh at this but once you're on the wreck and you see something you think might be non-ferrous saying to yourself, 'It might be brass - hang on while I give it a tap with my scissors to find out', seems a bit feeble, much better with a big old knife.