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Post by hagan on Mar 19, 2008 20:09:05 GMT -8
New here, just picked up my first Double Hose Reg, DW Mistral. Looking forward to getting it serviced and get her wet.
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Post by duckbill on Mar 19, 2008 21:26:22 GMT -8
Welcome, hagan. The Mistral is a fine regulator. Make sure you understand the differneces in diving double hose versus single hose regulators and do some practice sessions before taking to the open water.
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Post by JES on Mar 20, 2008 16:30:42 GMT -8
Welcome hagan! Thank you for introducing yourself. You have definitely come to the right place for Vintage Diving.  It's great that you have decided to 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 dive often!  Regards, JES |
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Post by sea.explorer on Mar 20, 2008 21:16:36 GMT -8
Welcome aboard I love my mistrals. If you didn't know Cousteau & Co dove Mistrals on the Britannic with a helium mix to near 400'. I have only had mine to down half that but and it performed exceptionally well. Great simple reg to learn to service.  -Ryan |
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Post by swimjim on Mar 21, 2008 3:34:15 GMT -8
Welcome aboard Hagan! Yes Ryans right about about servicing the Mistral. A very simple design. The only trouble I have is getting that little O ring out. I have a devil of a time with those. Anybody got any tricks?
The Mistrals are good diving reg's. I have a Warner address and I just picked up a Pico. I also own a Stream Air which is it's predecessor. Not a bad reg in it's own right. I haven't dove that one yet other then in a pool. It's coming to SDV with me for a more extensive test.
Enjoy your new reg. Check out the technigue section on this site for things like proper regulator placement and things like clearing the mouth piece. If you can get your hands on a copy, check out Basic Scuba, by Fred Roberts copy write 1962 (?) That's a real wealth of information.
Jim
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Post by hagan on Mar 21, 2008 3:40:13 GMT -8
Welcome aboard I love my mistrals. If you didn't know Cousteau & Co dove Mistrals on the Britannic with a helium mix to near 400'. I have only had mine to down half that but and it performed exceptionally well. Great simple reg to learn to service. -Ryan Thats what I have read... didnt know about the depth to 400'. But what I'd really like to have and dive is one of those snazzy Black w/ yellow trim wet suits....... say you wouldnt know where I can get one, would you? ;D |
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Post by sea.explorer on Mar 21, 2008 7:29:23 GMT -8
I have 4 of the black & yellow suits in my collection including one of J.Y. Cousteau's personal suits. There are dozens of suits in the Cousteau warehouse but they are unwilling to part with them. I filled a crate 4ft by 4ft by 8ft to the top with both black and silver suits when I was at the warehouse. Before I organized them they were strewn about and heaped together in piles. At least now they will last a bit longer. There are quite a few of the suits out there in peoples collections. You never know what you might find. You can see my Cousteau collection at www.flashbackscuba.com including the tanks used on the Britannic expedition. -Ryan |
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Post by hagan on Mar 23, 2008 9:58:10 GMT -8
I have 4 of the black & yellow suits in my collection including one of J.Y. Cousteau's personal suits. There are dozens of suits in the Cousteau warehouse but they are unwilling to part with them. I filled a crate 4ft by 4ft by 8ft to the top with both black and silver suits when I was at the warehouse. Before I organized them they were strewn about and heaped together in piles. At least now they will last a bit longer. There are quite a few of the suits out there in peoples collections. You never know what you might find. You can see my Cousteau collection at www.flashbackscuba.com including the tanks used on the Britannic expedition. -Ryan So this stuff is out there, it just the matter or finding where it is and being able to get it from the ones that have it. How do you find the thi stuff? also great web site I spent some time (a couple hours) there the other night and sure i'll be there some more. |
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Post by Terry on Mar 23, 2008 10:35:54 GMT -8
Welcome to the "Vintage Community" Hagan! ;D Being new to vintage diving I'm sure you'll find plenty of help at this website; the vintage community is made up of a great bunch of people who are always ready to help. Hope to see you at Wazee and Portage this summer. Enjoy that new reg!  Terry |
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Post by hagan on Mar 23, 2008 13:35:00 GMT -8
If you can get your hands on a copy, check out Basic Scuba, by Fred Roberts copy write 1962 (?) That's a real wealth of information. Jim Thanks Jim Im find the site very enjoyable and Informational. are there any other books that you all would recomend? where is the best place to find them? |
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Post by hagan on Mar 23, 2008 13:44:43 GMT -8
Welcome to the "Vintage Community" Hagan! ;D Being new to vintage diving I'm sure you'll find plenty of help at this website; the vintage community is made up of a great bunch of people who are always ready to help. Hope to see you at Wazee and Portage this summer. Enjoy that new reg! Terry Thanks Terry, So far I have found that this and the forum on VDH have been very helpful and friendly (unlike some others i vist). I cant wait to get my "new" reg serviced and dive with it. also am looking forward to meeting many of y'all. SD5 isnt in the cards this year, but hopefully portage will be. |
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Post by duckbill on Mar 23, 2008 21:46:34 GMT -8
Find "The New Science of Skin and Scuba Diving" from the 1960s for a good book on vintage diving technique specific to double hose regulators.
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