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Posted: 6/22/2016 6:31:02 PM EDT

Why don't we have a picture thread like we do everywhere else in ARFCom?? This way people can see different setups, you can talk about the likes and dislikes of your gear or what you've changed, etc...

I don't have any pics yet as my gear is still on order (been 10 years since I last dove and I'm getting all new gear). I just ordered a Scubapro Hydros BC and MK25 EVO/A700 Carbon Black Tech regulator, and bought a Galileo Sol as my primary setup. I'll get pics up once everything's in.

Just a thought... lets see where this goes...........

Posted: 6/26/2016 6:16:35 PM EDT

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Pretty standard stainless backplate and 30lb wing. I carry a few pounds of lead on the cam bands. I used to have a used Oceanic reg set but my wife got me a really nice new one. I just use a SPG on a snap swivel, and my computer is a watch (GEO 2.0). I had to replace the wrist strap when my dog chewed it off. I used to have IDI frog foot fins from a garage sale, but now I use Jets with springs. We just got some tanks for free, so after I get them hydro'd I need to figure out my weight for an AL100.

Posted: 6/27/2016 5:47:38 PM EDT

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Pretty standard stainless backplate and 30lb wing. I carry a few pounds of lead on the cam bands. I used to have a used Oceanic reg set but my wife got me a really nice new one. I just use a SPG on a snap swivel, and my computer is a watch (GEO 2.0). I had to replace the wrist strap when my dog chewed it off. I used to have IDI frog foot fins from a garage sale, but now I use Jets with springs. We just got some tanks for free, so after I get them hydro'd I need to figure out my weight for an AL100.

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hmmm, your acquisition methods are similar to mine.

you prolly already know this, but, Catalina AL100 will be negative when empty, while the Luxfer are positive when empty.
More info here.

I have both and plan on selling the Luxfer soon. I prefer the buoyancy characteristics of the Catalina. Still, better than an AL80 though.
The Catalina will stand taller though...see below. Luxfer AL100 is in the background, C80 to the right.

Posted: 6/27/2016 6:30:24 PM EDT

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All 3 of the tanks we were given are Catalina (2x AL100, 1 AL80). I was reading about a lot of people complaining about the positive buoyancy characteristics of AL100's empty, but the Catalina is negative so that's good and means I don't have to carry extra lead.

I'm thinking about putting my old reg set on the AL80 and hanging it below the boat for an extra safety in case someone doesn't have enough gas to complete a safety stop. Or I'll put a 100' hose on it and make it a snuba rig for lobstering.

Posted: 9/18/2016 6:45:37 PM EDT

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Scubapro Knighthawk BC
Mk 20 and S600 and 380 octo, now set up as bungee and longhose
Shearwater Perdix
Hollis SPG

Posted: 9/18/2016 9:58:44 PM EDT

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USIA Techniflex drysuit, Hollis rock boots (picture from when I picked it up Friday)

BP/W: DRIS (Dive Right in Scuba) Dive Gear 28 lb Trianta wing with Hog steel backplate, Hollis Elite 2 harness

AquaLung Legend LX reg with Apex octo, analog SPG
Apex RK3 Rocket fins
Oceanic OceanVue mask

Oceanic Geo 2.0 computer

I have Hollis F2 fins for the pool and tropical places, but I needed something bigger to fit my rock boots and more powerful to offset the drysuit.

Dry gloves: I got the cheap pullover ones to see how I liked them. I have the Si Tech replaceable silicone wrist and neck seals on my suit, so I can very easily add them. Just a matter if I want to pay $163 for the blue smurf gloves or the $13 pullovers.

Posted: 9/19/2016 2:58:30 PM EDT

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Over the last three years I've basically become a walking billboard for Dive Rite, through no intention of my own - just ended up buying mostly their stuff for good deals when I found them as I went along.

Dive Rite SS backplate (really need to outfit my aluminum one and start using it, no need for the extra weight in doubles)
Dive Rite Rec Wing
Worthington X7-100's
ScubaPro MK25/S600 (x2 each)
Dive Rite RX17 canister light
Dive Rite mask (prescription lenses)
Evo mask (backup)
Unknown wetnotes/IANTD tables
Dive Rite thigh pocket
Light Monkey 400ft Primary Reel
Hollis Mini3 LED backup lights (x2)
Hollis F1 fins
ScubaPro EverFlex 5/4mm Wetsuit (really more of a semi-dry)
Light & Motion Sola 1200 video light
GoPro Hero4 Silver
Dive Gear Express safety spools
Shearwater Petrel computer
Trilobyte Eezy-Cut cutting tools (x2)

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Halcyon SMB (three foot)
OMS brand SMB (six foot)

Posted: 9/19/2016 4:31:02 PM EDT

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Over the last three years I've basically become a walking billboard for Dive Rite, through no intention of my own - just ended up buying mostly their stuff for good deals when I found them as I went along.

Dive Rite SS backplate (really need to outfit my aluminum one and start using it, no need for the extra weight in doubles)
Dive Rite Rec Wing
Worthington X7-100's
ScubaPro MK25/S600 (x2 each)
Dive Rite RX17 canister light
Dive Rite mask (prescription lenses)
Evo mask (backup)
Unknown wetnotes/IANTD tables
Dive Rite thigh pocket
Light Monkey 400ft Primary Reel
Hollis Mini3 LED backup lights (x2)
Hollis F1 fins
ScubaPro EverFlex 5/4mm Wetsuit (really more of a semi-dry)
Light & Motion Sola 1200 video light
GoPro Hero4 Silver
Dive Gear Express safety spools
Shearwater Petrel computer
Trilobyte Eezy-Cut cutting tools (x2)

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Halcyon SMB (three foot)
OMS brand SMB (six foot)

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Don't you just love the S600? So easy to breathe on, even deep.

Posted: 9/19/2016 7:16:50 PM EDT

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Yep, they are awesome. Somehow I forget how easily they breathe until I open them all the way up once we actually get in the water and it's like "hell yeah"

Posted: 9/19/2016 7:34:11 PM EDT

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Summer

OMS backplate and bladder
Scuba Pro rigs
Twin Jet fins
Cochran EM16 computer
Scuba Pro mask
Cheap Lowes gloves
3mm Shorty.
SMB.
100' real
150' real.

Winter
Same, but add DUI Dry suit and add real gloves and a headpiece
Tanks range from Super 80's, 100's and 120's.

ETA: I am a wuss and have been living in NC to long, If I need more then a 3mm, I will dive dry.

Posted: 9/19/2016 10:18:05 PM EDT

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Nothing wrong with diving dry!

Added pics to my post

Posted: 10/9/2016 1:05:36 PM EDT

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@Marie, it looks like you are off to a good start.

Pic from this morning prior to reef survey dive in FLL. Aborted dive about 10 minutes into it due to 2-3' vis and surge.
Old school independent doubles.

OMS 45lb Doubles Wing
Quickdraw Doubles adapter
DR SS BP & Basic one piece harness
Frankenwood Blizzard-Brut 1st
Sherwood SRB3600 1st
Aquatec 2nd BA
Beuchat VX4 2nd BA
Doubles Hoisting Platform [milk crate

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from 2 weeks ago, with Mares MR12ST. Does not lend itself to good hose routing for this purpose.
Mask Sherwood Mako
Not in pic; Nitek Duo wrist mount computer, right wrist. Oceanic compass, left wrist.

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Posted: 10/9/2016 7:04:36 PM EDT

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Scubapro Knighthawk BC
Mk 20 and S600 and 380 octo, now set up as bungee and longhose
Shearwater Perdix
Hollis SPG

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I love my knight hawk. I am now diving in an Oceanic excursion and really like the pockets.

Posted: 10/10/2016 11:11:18 PM EDT

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I have two atomic ST-1s on two Atomic stainless firsts split.

I have two Atomic ST-1s. One on a Scubapro MK-25, the other on a MK-20 1st.

I just set up a older G-250 on a rebuilt MK-16 Scubapro first along with a R-390 I just rebuilt. The G-250 was a transitional model between it and an HP. It was one of the first HP's, no HP markings on the cover with a metal air barrel instead of the polymer ones (yay!) That is a back-up set to the ST-1s myself and my girlfriend dive.

The box contains numerous R-190's, R-380s and 390s as well as two G-250V's, two MK-25s awaiting the DIN conversion kits, two MK-20s and four older G-250s.

I have picked up some of these recently from ebay cheap and will be rebuilding them for spares and stage/deco regulators. Some will get Viton kits. I also have two MK-2s in that box.

I have a 40cyu/ft safety bottle I use when solo diving that has a MK-2 and an R-190 that is sitting in my storage locker right now I will be rebuilding this winter when the cylinder is out for hydro.

The high mix is the various flavors of 250s and the ST-1 seconds and firsts along with the MK-20/25s(same rebuild kits).

The low mix is the R-180/380/390s(all the same rebuild kits, the same regs internally) that are super easy to service and practically bomb proof.

I have an old Aqualung Aquarius I would sell cheap as it doesn't fit in my strategy to minimize parts and brands.

Posted: 10/10/2016 11:16:15 PM EDT

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For some reason, they wouldn't display in the post just above this one.

Posted: 10/19/2016 11:01:05 PM EDT

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Posted: 10/21/2016 3:43:25 PM EDT

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^Nice.
Haven't seen the internals of them yet. Had a MK20/S600 not too long ago. Assuming very similar.

Foul weather and poor vis means time to service old standbys..

Balance Adjustable granddad. New poppet installed a while ago. Still had some problems with cracking pressure. Lapped LP orifice and bingo, nice breather.

There was a mention of one these prior...here's mine. Very happy with it. Had it about 5 years now. Rigged for local drift diving.

ETA
Dinner is served. One more old friend, vintage Aquarius. Used as octo. I like metal octo's for the abuse they get and these are actually good breathers as well.

Posted: 10/21/2016 10:42:53 PM EDT

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Packing for the weekend

Posted: 12/5/2016 8:45:14 PM EDT

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Typical load out for cave country. Enjoy the diving, not the packing and dragging it around.

Posted: 12/5/2016 9:02:48 PM EDT

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Holy beJesus man!! That's a lotta gear you've got there. Yeah, I'd be bringing a mule to hump that gear to the waters edge or the hotel room!!
I just ordered my USIA Techniflex drysuit so hopefully it'll be in the next couple weeks. Been a lllooonnnnnggggg time since I dove in a drysuit so I hope it's like riding a bike.
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Posted: 12/5/2016 9:26:05 PM EDT

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@SleeperShooter - you just ordered a Techniflex? That's what I have. :)

I have to ask - where'd you order through?

Posted: 12/5/2016 9:38:10 PM EDT

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@Marie, I ordered through my local dive shop Scuba Professionals of Arizona. They've been around forever out here. Good people...

Posted: 12/5/2016 10:32:49 PM EDT

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My LDS is USIA's biggest dealer, so I was wondering (lots order from them online). You will love yours. Did you get the replaceable seals?

Just got back from the shop - I picked up my Techniflex today from having a p-valve installed.

Posted: 12/5/2016 10:53:16 PM EDT

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I requested the new SITECH Quikneck seals for them both. We'll see...

Posted: 12/5/2016 10:56:16 PM EDT

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You'll really like them. The silicone seals are very comfortable.

Posted: 12/6/2016 12:15:05 AM EDT

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Is Scuba Professionals of Arizona where the old Scuba Sciences became/moved to?

I only ask Because I was first certified there (scuba sciences) in '85, and when I went back to see my brother they were gone!

Posted: 12/6/2016 2:31:42 AM EDT

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@Jake-The-Snake yes that's correct. Scuba Sciences changed names / owners and the new Scuba Pro of AZ moved over to 99th Ave & Olive into their new building. It's much nicer than the old place. Paul & Tina are still there running it of course. When you come back out this way, shoot me an IM and we can meet up for a bite to eat or get some dives in.

Posted: 12/8/2016 6:44:18 PM EDT

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Those cave diving gear loadouts will get you... I dropped a set of banded (and full of gas) HP100's at an angle from chest height right onto my big toe back in March or April. Ended up getting a day off of work and spending an hour or so at the urgent care place 45 minutes north of my house to find out it was not actually broken, just bruised horribly.

Had me like:

Posted: 12/8/2016 6:52:48 PM EDT

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Haven't done any diving since college but wanted to let you all know that I love this thread. Keep posting awesome pictures!!

Posted: 12/8/2016 7:14:09 PM EDT

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Living vicariously through us? :D

BTW, the cave gear load out makes my sciatica hurt just looking at it (unhappy when I have to schlep heavy stuff).

Posted: 12/8/2016 8:59:40 PM EDT

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My cave instructor could schlep around a set of double 104s in stilettos. No shit. She's amazing.

Posted: 12/8/2016 9:04:04 PM EDT

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Living vicariously through us? :D

BTW, the cave gear load out makes my sciatica hurt just looking at it (unhappy when I have to schlep heavy stuff).

My cave instructor could schlep around a set of double 104s in stilettos. No shit. She's amazing.

Doubles are not in my future due to knee issues. Now, side mount, on the other hand, is.

Posted: 3/15/2017 7:09:58 AM EDT

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Finally got my helmet set up last week and tested it out Sunday along with a fleece-lined Fourth Element hood! Worked great. Made a few tweaks to the Nomad and tanks again and got rid of the lopsided trim I had.

Also took the time to modify all of my line cookies and arrows with some cave line for a tactile reference so I could tell them apart from others' equipment during blindfolded/no-mask/zero vis exits.

Ginnie Springs Ballroom

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Posted: 3/15/2017 9:53:12 AM EDT

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Picture after unloading a couple weeks ago. We had a good laugh at trying to add all of the cost up. My kid is never going to college....

Posted: 3/16/2017 12:06:25 PM EDT

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Posted: 3/19/2017 10:10:10 PM EDT

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Posted: 3/21/2017 8:22:06 AM EDT

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I don't even want to add up what I've spent (or what new retail would be) for my dive gear since I got certified...

At the height of my tank buying madness, I had more money in cylinders than I spent on my truck

Posted: 3/21/2017 7:15:51 PM EDT

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Thank God I work with a shop. Instructor discount is tits.

Posted: 3/21/2017 10:45:02 PM EDT

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I don't even want to think about how much I've spent.

Posted: 5/19/2017 9:04:27 AM EDT

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Me either and I'm fairly low key.

Posted: 6/20/2017 2:36:24 PM EDT

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I haven't spent on dive gear anywhere close to what I've spent on gun related things. Least not yet anyways hah

Posted: 6/21/2017 1:48:59 PM EDT

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You know you've got the diving bug bad when you sell some gun stuff to find dive stuff!

Posted: 6/21/2017 1:52:02 PM EDT

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I took the some of the proceeds from selling my night vision to make a payment on my XRN class yesterday.

Posted: 6/21/2017 1:58:40 PM EDT

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I sold an LCP and all my .380 ammo, 3000 rounds of 9mm, and 4000 rounds of .223. Still have plenty of 9mm left and some rifle ammo.

I bought a 5mm wetsuit I am absolutely loving, some needed bits and pieces, put some towards my Lake Huron trip next month, and the rest onto my credit card.

I also sold the 3 pairs of paddle fins I that hurt my knees and put the money towards a pair of splits for diving wet/pool laps. I sold the extra wing I had (left from the original BP/W I had, the rest of it sold a few months ago) for $100 yesterday and just put that in the bank (hard to spend a $100 bill).

Posted: 6/21/2017 2:00:34 PM EDT

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My plans before next season are to get 2 steel tanks. DRIS has a few HP100 for rent so I can try them out. I will also be upgrading to a Shearwater Perdix. I love the display.