Goodman handle for JMD Torch

[lloydwatkin]

Looks the job, which one did you get. Will put a call into KT this afternoon then

Originally Posted by ardhill

I cut some inner tube to go around the handle, to give me a bit of grip as the handle wouldn't stay in one place and moved a bit without it.

I then added cable ties and braided line. The cable ties alone broke when some idiot man handled my kit back into the RIB rather roughly, so I added the line.

It doesn't look too pretty, but does a great job - solid and strong.
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[ardhill]

Originally Posted by lloydwatkin

Looks the job, which one did you get. Will put a call into KT this afternoon then

That is the one with the flat handle. But John also makes a round handle if you prefer. Personally, I think the flat handle sits steadier on your hand, but that's just me.

[lloydwatkin]

Originally Posted by ardhill

That is the one with the flat handle. But John also makes a round handle if you prefer. Personally, I think the flat handle sits steadier on your hand, but that's just me.

Ahh ok, peoples general consensus on this would be appreciated

[ardhill]

Originally Posted by lloydwatkin

Ahh ok, peoples general consensus on this would be appreciated

Easy - I'm right

Actually, considering the fact that there is a little imbalance - big torch head, then you would probably find the flat handle genuinely easier to use with the JMD.

Think of the other handle being like a pen handle...

Now put a pen across the palm of your hand the way it would sit if it were the torch handle...

Hold your hand the way you would hold the torch, with a slightly curve / grip around the pen err, handle, and you can see that your hand will easily pivot around the handle...

Now think of a large, heavy head on the torch, and what would that do with the pivot? Yep, it will keep falling forward...

But with the flat handle it doesn't fall forward at all, and you can still use your inflator, deploy a blob, use a wreck reel, hold onto kelp in the current...

I have adjusted the space between the top of the Goodman's and the handle so that my hand fits in comfortably, but the back of my hand isn't jammed against the top, yet it won't move about either - nice

Just get the flat one for that torch, it works well.
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[lloydwatkin]

Cool thanks

Originally Posted by ardhill

Easy - I'm right

Actually, considering the fact that there is a little imbalance - big torch head, then you would probably find the flat handle genuinely easier to use with the JMD.

Think of the other handle being like a pen handle...

Now put a pen across the palm of your hand the way it would sit if it were the torch handle...

Hold your hand the way you would hold the torch, with a slightly curve / grip around the pen err, handle, and you can see that your hand will easily pivot around the handle...

Now think of a large, heavy head on the torch, and what would that do with the pivot? Yep, it will keep falling forward...

But with the flat handle it doesn't fall forward at all, and you can still use your inflator, deploy a blob, use a wreck reel, hold onto kelp in the current...

I have adjusted the space between the top of the Goodman's and the handle so that my hand fits in comfortably, but the back of my hand isn't jammed against the top, yet it won't move about either - nice

Just get the flat one for that torch, it works well.
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[Buster Lung]

Originally Posted by lloydwatkin

Hi all,

I'm after a goodman handle for my JMD umbillical. I've yet to find one suitable for the big light head it has on it (even looked around KT's stand to no avail). I saw a guy with one on a boat late last year so they must be out there somewhere?!?!

Anyone know where I can get hold of one?

Lloyd

PS It looks like this Beyond The Blue Technical Diving Magazine, but with a few scratches

I just attached one of those plastic cylinder carry handles to mine http://www.midlanddiving.com/catalog/images/mhandle.jpg . Been using it like that for years. Big handed people or wimps with thick gloves need not apply!