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Old 13-03-06, 11:16 AM
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Self Inflating DSMB's Worth while?
Hi,
I need to get a new DSMB as i'm still using and open ended one with a 1kg weight block attached at the bottom.
I was thinking about going for a Buddy DSMBCI with the mini cylinder or maybe one with a CO2 cartridge. Do these save hassle or are they over complicated?
Should i just go for a self sealing type and continue to fill from my AAS.
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IMHO the only answer is the self inflating type .Used it when I had single 15 ,then with twins,now with ybod wouldn't go back to another type unless it's a CO2 type as a back up smb .Only thing to work out is between A clamp or Din version .Just top it up from your main cylinder for each dive .(If you've got a nice LDS with twins take it in attached to one of them fill through the other )
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AP SMBCi is bloody great to use but bulky and needs fiddling with a bit as the handbag strap is annoying.

Buy a DIN version. It's more compact
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If you've got a nice LDS with twins take it in attached to one of them fill through the other )
But not if you're getting a Nitrox fill as those little bottles aren't typically O2 clean.

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AP SMBCi is bloody great to use but bulky and needs fiddling with a bit as the handbag strap is annoying.

Buy a DIN version. It's more compact
Whats the prob with the strap ? ( never caused me a prob )
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But not if you're getting a Nitrox fill as those little bottles aren't typically O2 clean.

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Never thought of that ! Nor did my LDS either
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Janos,
Wouldn't they be ok up to 40% ??
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** EDIT ** Oh i see in colins message about having the mini cyclinder attached to a twin set when he has a fill it would come into contact with pure O2.
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I switched from a self-sealing type to a Buddy DSMBi last year and found it an excellent investment. Faster to deploy, easier to use and reduces the risk of a free-flow with your AAS.
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Exactly what I would have said!

There are so many problems that can arise from deploying an SMB it makes sense to make it as easy as possible. The best value £80 you will ever spend on diving kit.

Just don't forget to fill the bottle!
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