Yorkshire Divers

Dive Life Dive Shop - Manchester
Go Back   YD Scuba Diving Forums > Dive Kit and Equipment > Other Dive Equipment
Ponys Ponys
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.

Other Dive Equipment: Discuss Ponys in the Dive Kit and Equipment forums: <font color='#000080'>I'm considering adding a 3l pony to my dive kit. As me and ...

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 18-03-03, 02:24 PM
abucksdiver abucksdiver is offline
Senior Member
  

Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 1,418
abucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkeller
Imported post
<font color='#000080'>I'm considering adding a 3l pony to my dive kit. As me and the boss use already use Apeks regs, was thinking of getting a TX40 for it.

A few questions (other than &quot;can I afford it!&quot spring to mind:

1. Any problems with this setup?
2. How should I carry it (Saw a piccie in the YD Gallery of somebody with it side slung, how is this achieved and any probs with it?)
3. Alternative carry methods?

The type of diving that I'll be doing for the forseeable future will NOT involve deep, deco etc. so am not currently interested in the &quot;Get a pony... No, make it a twinset&quot; view...

Thanks
abucksdiver
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 18-03-03, 02:32 PM
Dr Stevil Dr Stevil is offline
Eco Warrior
  

Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 3,914
Dr Stevil paddles in the seaDr Stevil paddles in the seaDr Stevil paddles in the seaDr Stevil paddles in the seaDr Stevil paddles in the seaDr Stevil paddles in the seaDr Stevil paddles in the seaDr Stevil paddles in the seaDr Stevil paddles in the seaDr Stevil paddles in the seaDr Stevil paddles in the sea
Imported post
<font color='#0000FF'>I think you'll find that a pony with a TX40 (or similar) is pretty common so no probs with that setup.

IME most folk attach it to their main cylinder via simple (but annoying straps) or the cooler metal slide on adaptor system (hasn't Dr Paul T got one for sale?)

I've only seen folk with a twin-set side sling their pony/stage bottle, (except perhaps for the Gavster) &nbsp;but I can't see a problem with doing that if you're carrying a single. I always disliked the off-balance feeling with the pony attached to the main tank, slung diagonally across your front might help this problem.
HTH
Steve
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 18-03-03, 02:39 PM
abucksdiver abucksdiver is offline
Senior Member
  

Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 1,418
abucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkellerabucksdiver is a snorkeller
Smile Imported post
<font color='#000080'>Thanks, Steve,
I can't remember who was inteh photo in the gallery, but I can't get to it again, as that part of the YD site is under reconstruction. However, I remember the pony being clipped under the left arm...

abucksdiver
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 18-03-03, 02:40 PM
Sean's Avatar
Sean Sean is offline
Senior Member
  

Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Chichester
Posts: 1,889
Sean is a snorkellerSean is a snorkellerSean is a snorkellerSean is a snorkellerSean is a snorkellerSean is a snorkellerSean is a snorkellerSean is a snorkellerSean is a snorkellerSean is a snorkellerSean is a snorkeller
Imported post
See riging a pony on page 2 should answer most questions

Sean
__________________
He who asks a question is foolish for 5 minutes.. He who doesn’t is foolish for the rest of his life

http://www.yorkshire-divers.co.uk
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 18-03-03, 03:00 PM
Lou's Avatar
Lou Lou is offline
Squidge - not spidge!
Recent Blog: Two Days, Two Very Different Dives
  
Tournaments Won: 1

Join Date: May 2002
Location: Approx 1989, I think
Posts: 9,917
Lou is never out of the waterLou is never out of the waterLou is never out of the waterLou is never out of the waterLou is never out of the waterLou is never out of the waterLou is never out of the waterLou is never out of the waterLou is never out of the waterLou is never out of the waterLou is never out of the water
Imported post
Twas I and Caroline, I believe!

And Steve W saw us wearing that set-up only a week and a bit ago....he must have been more focussed on the hot tea that was getting passed round at that point.

PM me if you want more details and can't find them on the previous thread.
__________________
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 18-03-03, 03:20 PM
MATTBIN's Avatar
MATTBIN MATTBIN is offline
Just not enough dive time.
  

Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Home - Harpenden/Work - The Hague/Holland
Posts: 8,940
MATTBIN is a scuba diver - warm waterMATTBIN is a scuba diver - warm waterMATTBIN is a scuba diver - warm waterMATTBIN is a scuba diver - warm waterMATTBIN is a scuba diver - warm waterMATTBIN is a scuba diver - warm waterMATTBIN is a scuba diver - warm waterMATTBIN is a scuba diver - warm waterMATTBIN is a scuba diver - warm waterMATTBIN is a scuba diver - warm waterMATTBIN is a scuba diver - warm water
Imported post
Andrew I have mine rear mounted on a cool metal bracket (thanks Steve) inverted so I can reach the valve. However the valve does get a bit bashed and I need a longer hose. I may revert to 'right' way up and necklace it. Side slung helps if you need to hand it off to a buddy or boat, so long as they dont drop it!
HTH
Matt
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Scubapro MK10 1st and G250 2nd | DIY dive knife »

Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

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 10:59 AM.
Powered by vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.0.0 RC6
Trademark and all rights reserved : © YD.com Ltd (2006)
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

Advertise - Contact Us - Yorkshire Divers - Sitemap - Privacy Statement - Terms & Conditions - Top
Forums Directory