Yorkshire Divers

Divers Warehouse
Go Back   YD Scuba Diving Forums > Dive Kit and Equipment > First Set Of Dive Gear
User Name
Password

Welcome to the YD Scuba forums.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access our other FREE features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload your own photos and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact support.

First Set Of Dive Gear: Discuss What twin/wing setup do you have? in the Dive Kit and Equipment forums: Only been diving twins for a year and still on my first setup : Twin Euro 12's, Audaxpro 40L Eleven ...

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #31 (permalink)  
Old 04-01-09, 03:40 PM
steve6690's Avatar
Award-winning diver....
 

Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Worcester
Posts: 619
Thanks: 33
Thanked 44 Times in 38 Posts
steve6690 communes with fishsteve6690 communes with fishsteve6690 communes with fishsteve6690 communes with fishsteve6690 communes with fishsteve6690 communes with fishsteve6690 communes with fishsteve6690 communes with fishsteve6690 communes with fishsteve6690 communes with fishsteve6690 communes with fish
Only been diving twins for a year and still on my first setup :
Twin Euro 12's, Audaxpro 40L Eleven "night" wing with death bungees, Long hose primary, necklaced backup on Aqualung Legend LX Supremes.

Last edited by steve6690 : 04-01-09 at 05:38 PM.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #32 (permalink)  
Old 04-01-09, 05:30 PM
Suzuki416's Avatar
Both Happy & Lucky
 

Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Posts: 155
Thanks: 0
Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts
Suzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkeller
After 6 years & 400 dives on twins, I use the following setup..

OMS 94Ib Dual bladder Wing
OMS IQ pack - with pockets
OMS SS backplate
Custom Divers slob knob

This has been used on:
twin 10's (Manifolded)
twin 12's (Manifolded)
twin 18's (Manifolded)
all with or without 1 or 2 stages - either 7's or 10's..

This setup is extremely versatile & can cater for any twinset - I don't bother using singles with it though, & the IQ pack is exceptionally comfortable.

The only downside is cost...
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Suzuki416 For This Useful Post:
gpj (04-01-09)
  #33 (permalink)  
Old 04-01-09, 06:19 PM
gpj's Avatar
gpj gpj is offline
Octopus Ink Team
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Maindee Pond, Newport, S.Wales
Posts: 763
Thanks: 182
Thanked 64 Times in 63 Posts
gpj was born with gillsgpj was born with gillsgpj was born with gillsgpj was born with gillsgpj was born with gillsgpj was born with gillsgpj was born with gillsgpj was born with gillsgpj was born with gillsgpj was born with gillsgpj was born with gills
Only 1 mention of a slob knob so far, are they that unpopular / unnecessary?
__________________
Diving is the cats pyjamas
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #34 (permalink)  
Old 04-01-09, 06:27 PM
Suzuki416's Avatar
Both Happy & Lucky
 

Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Posts: 155
Thanks: 0
Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts
Suzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkellerSuzuki416 is a snorkeller
Quote:
Originally Posted by gpj
Only 1 mention of a slob knob so far, are they that unpopular / unnecessary?
It depends on how you run your setup & if you can reach your valves.
I found it most useful with the twin 10's as they are shorter & fit lower on your back.
Again the cost of these I suspect puts off a lot of people...
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #35 (permalink)  
Old 04-01-09, 06:29 PM
robertsT's Avatar
Senior Member
 

Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: manchester
Posts: 606
Thanks: 52
Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts
robertsT is never out of the waterrobertsT is never out of the waterrobertsT is never out of the waterrobertsT is never out of the waterrobertsT is never out of the waterrobertsT is never out of the waterrobertsT is never out of the waterrobertsT is never out of the waterrobertsT is never out of the waterrobertsT is never out of the waterrobertsT is never out of the water
Quote:
Originally Posted by gpj
Only 1 mention of a slob knob so far, are they that unpopular / unnecessary?
In my opinion unnecessary and an additional failure point. some people find shut downs very difficult when they first move on to twins (me included) but with the right technique and correctly fitting kit most people can do them. Many of the tec instructors on here run twin set familiarisation course, which show you how to use the kit properly and give you the opportunity to try a range of kit configurations. I did one with Mark Powel last year and would highly recommended it

T
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #36 (permalink)  
Old 04-01-09, 07:46 PM
Ian@1904's Avatar
Team Starburst
 

Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 4,459
Thanks: 22
Thanked 52 Times in 42 Posts
Ian@1904 is really NeptuneIan@1904 is really NeptuneIan@1904 is really NeptuneIan@1904 is really NeptuneIan@1904 is really NeptuneIan@1904 is really NeptuneIan@1904 is really NeptuneIan@1904 is really NeptuneIan@1904 is really NeptuneIan@1904 is really NeptuneIan@1904 is really Neptune
Slob knob

Quote:
Originally Posted by gpj
Only 1 mention of a slob knob so far, are they that unpopular / unnecessary?
I used a slob knob for a while but once I started using stages the slob became hard to reach so I removed it and learned how to turn the know behind my head.
Having said that in winter diving wearing several layers I would struggle to reach the knob and should the need arise a buddy can be useful.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #37 (permalink)  
Old 04-01-09, 08:06 PM
DIVE BUDDHA's Avatar
EYEMOUTH WAS VERY NICE TODAY
 

Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: WITHIN THE GRASP OF LOVING ARMS
Posts: 7,925
Thanks: 412
Thanked 260 Times in 210 Posts
DIVE BUDDHA is really NeptuneDIVE BUDDHA is really NeptuneDIVE BUDDHA is really NeptuneDIVE BUDDHA is really NeptuneDIVE BUDDHA is really NeptuneDIVE BUDDHA is really NeptuneDIVE BUDDHA is really NeptuneDIVE BUDDHA is really NeptuneDIVE BUDDHA is really NeptuneDIVE BUDDHA is really NeptuneDIVE BUDDHA is really Neptune
twin 12,s

custom diver bands

MDE manifold

slob knob

custom diver tdb single bladder wing

custom diver ss back plate

custom diver harness with left shoulder break

custom diver halo although not shown on this pic




Works for me
__________________
I.A.N.T.D (because your worth it)

The shadows from the past have long since faded into obscurity

Last edited by DIVE BUDDHA : 04-01-09 at 08:08 PM.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to DIVE BUDDHA For This Useful Post:
gpj (06-01-09)
  #38 (permalink)  
Old 05-01-09, 03:23 AM
String's Avatar
Senior Member
 

Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Dahab, Egypt
Posts: 2,772
Thanks: 2
Thanked 41 Times in 23 Posts
String was born with gillsString was born with gillsString was born with gillsString was born with gillsString was born with gillsString was born with gillsString was born with gillsString was born with gillsString was born with gillsString was born with gillsString was born with gills
Euro 12s, Holycon manifold (waited a bit for MDE to arrive, have since decided that they're vapourware and wont ever exist) on dirzone steel backplate with 3.5kg P-weight.

It works. Im happy with it.
__________________
Flickr Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitcomberd/

*- Currently 130 dives in 2009. 4 quarry, 126 salt -*
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #39 (permalink)  
Old 05-01-09, 09:34 AM
The Duck's Avatar
Putting the FU in team SNAFU
 

Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Warminster
Posts: 2,270
Thanks: 70
Thanked 103 Times in 88 Posts
The Duck was born with gillsThe Duck was born with gillsThe Duck was born with gillsThe Duck was born with gillsThe Duck was born with gillsThe Duck was born with gillsThe Duck was born with gillsThe Duck was born with gillsThe Duck was born with gillsThe Duck was born with gillsThe Duck was born with gills
Frog Midnight & SS Backplate, OPH. Used with Euro cylinder 12's & 16's.

I used to use an OMS 100lb bungied wing but I now prefer the Frog - I personally find it's much nicer in the water.

I also used to dive with twin 12ltr/300bar which was not one of my brightest ideas as I was seriously overweighted with no additional weight. This set no longer exists as it has since been broken down into singles.
__________________
Paul

Do not despise the snake for having no horns, for who is to say it will not become a dragon! So may one just man become an army.

http://yorkshire-divers.co.uk
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #40 (permalink)  
Old 05-01-09, 10:11 AM
pingu570's Avatar
New Member
 

Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: manchester
Posts: 110
Thanks: 17
Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts
pingu570 is a snorkellerpingu570 is a snorkellerpingu570 is a snorkellerpingu570 is a snorkellerpingu570 is a snorkellerpingu570 is a snorkellerpingu570 is a snorkellerpingu570 is a snorkellerpingu570 is a snorkellerpingu570 is a snorkellerpingu570 is a snorkeller
twin faber 12`s
MDE manifolded.
cd bands (not the best)
cd twin bladder TDB wing (awsome comfort and adjustibility).
cd halo.
Ali backplate (for travelling)

I have two main points for you to consider.
1) try as many different sets as you can reasonably do before you buy as they do vary on comfort and adjustibility.
2) Spend some tim e with a tech instructor (even if you are not going full-on tekkie) so that you are made aware of the necessary skills. In my opinion, if you are wearing a twinset and it is properly rigged, you should be physically capable of a full shutdown. All a slob knob will do is isolate the cylinders.

But, as in all dive kit, you just need to be aware of the pros and cons and adjust it soat you are comfortable to dive and resolve any potential issues as they arrive.

I hope this helps.

ATB
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to pingu570 For This Useful Post:
gpj (06-01-09)
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Sponsored Links

Yorkshire Divers - RSS Feed
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:31 AM.
Powered by vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.2.0
Trademark and all rights reserved : © YD.com Ltd (2001 onwards)
YD.com Ltd (Registered in England - 05886696)
Other sites : Golf Clubs | New Premiership Football Kits | MP3 Portable Players | MP3 Players For Sale | Replica Football Kits | Cheap Football Boots | Compare MP3 Player Prices | Cheap Christmas Gift Ideas | Cheap Replica Shirt

Forums Directory