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newbie
Feb 1, 2007 17:59:47 GMT -8
Post by skeets on Feb 1, 2007 17:59:47 GMT -8
hi all just wanted to introduce my self. i started scuba diving in 1962 using a us divers mistral reg. healthways tank and voit 3/16 wetsuit which i used for ice diving. i coulden't do that again. i still have a lot of my original equipment, i am trying to decide if i should sell it or become a collector. i havent been diving for about six years. skeets
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newbie
Feb 1, 2007 19:16:14 GMT -8
Post by crimediver on Feb 1, 2007 19:16:14 GMT -8
Welcome Skeets, Don't sell your gear. You need to get it overhauled and start diving it again. The folks at this site can get you started in the right direction. The knowlege to be found here is amazing. Parts are available to restore most poular regs. What kind of gear do you have?
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newbie
Feb 1, 2007 23:07:52 GMT -8
Post by skeets on Feb 1, 2007 23:07:52 GMT -8
hi crimediver, i have a mistral i bought in 1962 it never was in salt water its in nice condition. two horsecollar bc's of 1979 and 1980 vintage these were in salt water but are in good condition. early 1960 calypso depth gauge. 1961 healthways tank, valve and backpack. i also have modern diving equipment.
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newbie
Feb 2, 2007 8:15:10 GMT -8
Post by Captain on Feb 2, 2007 8:15:10 GMT -8
skeets, the vintage forums are not just about collecting, in most cases it is people who are using the old equiptment. Sounds like you have the basics to start diving vintage.
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newbie
Feb 2, 2007 10:12:18 GMT -8
Post by Glenn "Whitebear" Kennedy on Feb 2, 2007 10:12:18 GMT -8
3/16 in the ICE !!!! Amazing the things we could do when we were younger (and foolisher) Hey, I think I made that word up Welcome aboard Skeets, and everyone is right ... don't sell that gear - dive it. Glenn
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newbie
Feb 2, 2007 11:45:10 GMT -8
Post by shackle on Feb 2, 2007 11:45:10 GMT -8
Welcome aboard. Listen to these guys and don't sell that gear! I have the first regulator I ever owned, Voit 50 Fathom I bought used for $15.00 and I still use it today. Thanks to Dan I even have the original gray hoses. What do you think I would have to pay for that regulator at todays prices?
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newbie
Feb 2, 2007 17:23:08 GMT -8
Post by JES on Feb 2, 2007 17:23:08 GMT -8
Welcome "skeets"! You have definitely come to the right place for Vintage Diving. Like Captain said most of us actually dive this equipment. It's great that you have become a part of this community. I think you'll find that the members are friendly, extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. Welcome aboard and remember to stay connected and wet! Regards, JES
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newbie
Feb 3, 2007 11:13:55 GMT -8
Post by skeets on Feb 3, 2007 11:13:55 GMT -8
thank you all for the warm welcome
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newbie
Feb 22, 2007 10:47:49 GMT -8
Post by scubadiverbob on Feb 22, 2007 10:47:49 GMT -8
skeets, got to dive! As we get older ... diving is about the only pleasureable thing left in life ... so, got to dive! welcome!
shackle, you ain't trying to sell the reg for $15? I'm first in line. just kidding. I got my DA for free and fixed it up ...
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newbie
Feb 22, 2007 16:36:40 GMT -8
Post by william on Feb 22, 2007 16:36:40 GMT -8
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