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Post by cstmwrks on Aug 18, 2006 3:47:00 GMT -8
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Post by SeaRat on Aug 18, 2006 7:53:57 GMT -8
Very nice videos--it looks like you found a very clear diving spot. Where was it? I like that kind of water.
I also noticed that in one of the videos you apparently were using the old style goggles, not a mask. Did you experience any problems with squeeze using that setup?
John
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Post by cstmwrks on Aug 18, 2006 14:09:43 GMT -8
John,
Very nice videos--it looks like you found a very clear diving spot. Where was it?
*Its at a place called Hagerman 80 miles south of Boise. Vis on a bad day is 100 feet and on a good day 300 feet. Its fed from a spring.
I also noticed that in one of the videos you apparently were using the old style goggles, not a mask. Did you experience any problems with squeeze using that setup?
*The goggles in question came from a surplus store right here in town. German made and of what vintage I do not know. Squeeze was not an issue because the depth was all of 10 feet and they did leak a bit at the bridge of the nose so they kinda did the old depth compensation on there own!
Bill
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Post by nemrod on Aug 18, 2006 14:57:14 GMT -8
Are you swimming with your arms and hands to enhance the old time frogman/SeaHunt look of the video clips are is there a bad trim issue between the rebreather and chest mounted rig and waist slung weight belt? Just curious.
That is a neat looking set of goggles and the water sure looks clear.
Do you find that type of dry suit practical for use say up to 30ish feet. I understand there is no depth limit persay but from a practical standpoint what do you think?
James
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Post by cstmwrks on Aug 18, 2006 17:38:56 GMT -8
James,
(Are you swimming with your arms and hands to enhance the old time frogman/SeaHunt look of the video clips are is there a bad trim issue between the rebreather and chest mounted rig and waist slung weight belt? Just curious. )
At the time this footage was shot there was some balance issues but mostly I am in the habit of using my arms ALOT while I swim, it helps with an old injury and some times saves me a visit to the doctor! I had never even thought of the old time look it may have!
(Do you find that type of dry suit practical for use say up to 30ish feet. I understand there is no depth limit persay but from a practical standpoint what do you think?)
I think I know what your asking.. From a standpoint of not having to introduce air back into the suit ( no small task for for the push button dependent! ) one can leave enough in and dive to a depth of thirty feet and not suffer suit squeeze. You will of course be over bouyant at the surface and have to force your way down to 10 feet or so. I have done dozens of rebreather dives to 23 or so feet with just the air trapped from the surface. Comfort is at 12 to 18 feet with 23 getting just a bit tight.
I hope to get some video doing dives to 60+ feet and venting air back into the suit via the mask like they did in the "old days" as well as venting air from the wrist cuff on ascent. I have practiced venting the suit on the way up and it works just fine, anyhow one could say the suit is practical up to 30 feet without having to learn and practice some new skills. You would just have wet suit like issues. After 30 feet you will need to learn some things they just don't teach at NAUI or PADI or TDI or any other "I" for that matter. Other than going down and coming back, once your there the suit will do its thing just as well at 10 feet as it would at 200.
Thanks for the questions and interest!!
Bill
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