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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2018 14:06:51 GMT -8
 6xjl3ppseachute by holat88, on Flickr Im looking for one of these in nice physical condition, functional or not. Have tradeables, cash, my camel..whatever ;-) |
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Post by kgehring on Aug 20, 2018 15:14:15 GMT -8
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Post by kgehring on Aug 20, 2018 15:16:09 GMT -8
I don't have an extra like I thought. 2 versions, Power inflate with heavy duty material and oral with lighter material.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2018 11:35:11 GMT -8
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Post by nikeajax on Oct 10, 2018 11:56:08 GMT -8
Howard, is this for showin' or for goin'? If you do plan on using this, please be EXTRA-aware that the components can: A: oxidize and become very brittle B: delaminate very easily Even if right now they are still intact you need to put them through a very rigorous scrutiny and try to make them fail, within reason... That OPRV is a real female-dog and is not replaceable, at least not to my knowledge, the plastic that was used to make them becomes very waxy and brittle like an old Crayola-crayon. I have been very exhaustively trying to resurrect one of the single bladder type Dacors...  and have so far not had good luck! JB |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2018 12:31:46 GMT -8
Thank you JB!
it's a looker!
I have no intention of diving the Seachute, but only to
take down from the wall for occasional dusting.
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Post by nikeajax on Oct 10, 2018 12:58:49 GMT -8
The really big problem is the OPRV and the diameter thereof--GRUMBLE, GRUMBLE, GRUMBLE...  You really can't put anything else in there: it's been heat-welded in and not mechanically fastened. My second drug of choice after Healthways is Dacor: I don't pick the easy stuff, it's just more fun that way and the payoff is just that much sweeter. If and when I figure out what needs to be done, I'll share fur-shur-dood! JB |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2018 13:30:36 GMT -8
Exactly, and you are all very gracious with a wide span of savy regarding the topic of "vintage" as well as
current - scuba gear. I wish I could provide more in the way of technical knowledge, but unfortunately a 28 plus
year hiatus from the sport has left a large gap in my experience level and much of what I know now, I can only rely on
1 - this forum
2 - memories generated from the years I was active.
3 - my current equipment "tinkerings" (of which I rely on info read here in order to pursue).
Thank you (all) for all the information shared on this forum.
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Post by nikeajax on Oct 10, 2018 14:00:35 GMT -8
You're most welcome! Just stick with it, and never stop tinkering. When I joined the forum I had zero idea as to how scuba-gear worked, but as with everyone, it was just trial and error with experimentation and a willingness to learn and ask questions. Never be afraid to ask questions: the world would be a much better place if more people were willing to pursue scientific skepticism: dogma is bad for creativity!  JB |
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and have so far not had good luck!
You really can't put anything else in there: it's been heat-welded in and not mechanically fastened.
