Dive Kit: How redundant are you?

[Dan]

I normally dive solo and have with me

Wing/drysuit
2 12ltr tanks
2 reels
2 smbs
2 cutting tools
2 masks
1 comp, 1 d-timer and table for what ever gas mix I am using
1 HID, 1 pocket size torch, 1 mini torch

So far to date I have never needed to carry anything else or needed a buddy to get me out of trouble, I am hoping it stays that way.

[Rick Huggins]

<font color='#0000FF'>12 &amp; Pony or manifolded 10s.

Pri &amp; Sec regs, plus wing inflator
Suit/Wing
Harness knive and 6ft broadsword
computer, bottom timer
air integrated spg, spg
mask
2 backup lights
slate
dsmb
Reel

[wreckweasel]

Mine will be a bit odd.. nowt new there.

Gas; Off board bailouts down to about 70m, then team based bailout
Oxygen displays; 3 fully independent systems
Bouyancy; Wing/Suit
Lights; 2 harness lights
DTimers; 2 (I use a cochran commander and a dtimer)
Tables; One set written down with options.. + my brain
SMB's; 2 primary, one yellow
Cutting tools; 1 harness knife, 1 whizzy scubapro line slasher (they're great!)

I dont bother backing up the mask for ocean diving, only for caving. (for ocean stuff, I just use the air bubble trick).

And of course the most important bit.... a spare goody bag

&lt;edit&gt; the harness lights are to backup the can....

[Mary]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (zaksherlock @ Mar. 06 2004,13:43)](for ocean stuff, I just use the air bubble trick).

<font color='#F52887'>sorry for getting off track somewhat but what's that?

[Andy the Coastie]

<font color='#0000FF'>TOTALLY,,,,,,,,, Thats the best way of being a SOLO diver

[torbaydiver]

erm..........spare fin strap &nbsp;
I like to be prepared for all eventualities !

[Mark Chase]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (dan @ Mar. 04 2004,19:38)]I normally dive solo and have with me

Wing/drysuit
2 12ltr tanks
2 reels
2 smbs
2 cutting tools
2 masks
1 comp, 1 d-timer and table for what ever gas mix I am using
1 HID, 1 pocket size torch, 1 mini torch

So far to date I have never needed to carry anything else or needed a buddy to get me out of trouble, I am hoping it stays that way.

Mind you I remember the suit with the three auto dumps on with much affection

Did you ever get it back off of George?

ATB

Mark Chase

[Dominic]

The bubble trick is, I assume, where you cup your hand over your eye and trap a bubble in it, allowing you to see with no mask..

[Dan]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]Mind you I remember the suit with the three auto dumps on with much affection  

Did you ever get it back off of George?

Well it took some time(about 6 months) but I did in the end get back but not quite in the the same condition as I lend it to him in. He shouldn't be allow anywhere near dive kit, for such a great diver he has no idea how to treat dive gear. Its the last piece of kit I will ever lend to the fella thats for sure. Sold it to Bryan in the end and its still going strong. It was only 2 auto dumps though not 3. 3 would just be silly and over kill  

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ] (for ocean stuff, I just use the air bubble trick).

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]The bubble trick is, I assume, where you cup your hand over your eye and trap a bubble in it, allowing you to see with no mask..

Never heard of that before. Isn't that a bit tricky plus you lose the use of one of your hands. Wouldn't it be easier to just carry a spare mask?
I Will have to give it a go...not just yet though, I think maybe I will wait for the sea to warm up a bit. A task to give a go in the summer months me thinks

[Paul Oliver]

OK

That sounds like something to try in the pool this week, could liven the evening up.

The trouble is as a DO if i cock something up like that everyone, and i mean EVERYONE will see it, note it and bring it up on every dive for the next couple of years.

But then again that adds to the challenge.

Dive Safe

Paul