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So? What do you all think?
Chris, I'd be happy to take you out ... and first make sure you've got your setup proper. Feel free to ask questions prior to or after any of our rescue sessions. If you want to get there a little early, I can go over the basic setup with you prior to class.Pez7378 wrote:After Rescue next month, I will be setting my sights on learning how to dive doubles.Other than the expense of buying new cylinders, bands, manifolds, regulators, bp/w etc etc. (is that even really necessary?) what should I expect? Is there an actual class? Or do I just say, Hey will someone take me out and show me how to do this. (I've had some generous offers and I appreciate them very much) Do I need to learn Deco procedures right away?
I feel like I will be learning to dive all over again. How many of you diving doubles still dive with a single cylinder? How often? Like those considering DIRF I'm stuck wondering if there is more I need to learn before learning more, or if I am ready to learn how to manage more gas, more weight, longer bottom times etc.
So? What do you all think?
Yes, virtually any doubles wing is gonna be compatible with your DSS plate. I can let you try a couple different wings (Halcyon Evolve 60 and DSS Torus 49) ... depending on what cylinders you choose one of these might suit your needs.Pez7378 wrote:Bob, we're gonna have to schedule some dive days!It would be no problem to arrive a little early for class. I would be "Grateful".
Good point Howard, it would be easier and cheaper to swap the wing. Are other wings compatible with my backplate?
Thanks for the responses! It's amazing how much you can learn simply by asking questions.As always I now have some new things to consider. Please keep the responses coming. I love to hear about everyone else's experiences and insights.
Anytime, Colleen ...Cold_H2O wrote:I am almost ready to dive doubles.
I need to purchase a manifold and bands.
Bob ~ once I have my baby 80's joined would love to have you with me to make suggestions and comments.
Didn't work for me ... ](*,)Cold_H2O wrote: I wonder if I spend more time diving with Lamont if his natural skill will rub off on me.
Fundamentals is probably in my future at some point. Although I could be wrong though, wasn't it designed to be done in Doubles?peo wrote:If you take Fundamentals, Intro to Tech or something similar, this will (hopefully) be covered in relative depth.
I understand this point. I plan on moving very slowly and methodically. It's definately taking it to the next level as far as I'm concerned.peo wrote: Just remember that unless you understand these things, diving doubles has the potential to be more dangerous than diving singles.
This is possibly a topic for another thread? DIRF in single rig or doubles?peo wrote:Another observation, arguing against myself for a second, is that people who have taken Fundamentals in general seem to have a much easier time adapting to the buoyancy and trim changes in doubles than people who start diving doubles before their class.
Thanks Doug. You'll be hearing from me.dsteding wrote:Chris-
I'll echo the offers to take you out, I can let you borrow my gear and tanks so you can get familiar with things before making decisions. I think at the minimum it makes sense to have a second set of regs, the doubles (obviously) and an appropriate wing. I happen to have a different plate because I happen to have it, but it isn't necessary.
It's a good idea to try some different tanks out and consider what you are using them for. I've gone from 119s to 95s to 130s to 100s and now have two sets of those. I like how they are light weight, and they are sufficient for my foreseable future in terms of dive needs.
I have an extra wing for sale that might be a good one depending on the tanks you decide to use, a Halcyon Evolve 60 . . .
-Doug
John Rawlings has some very nice used twins for sale.Pez7378 wrote:After Rescue next month, I will be setting my sights on learning how to dive doubles.Other than the expense of buying new cylinders, bands, manifolds, regulators, bp/w etc etc. (is that even really necessary?) what should I expect? Is there an actual class? Or do I just say, Hey will someone take me out and show me how to do this. (I've had some generous offers and I appreciate them very much) Do I need to learn Deco procedures right away?
I feel like I will be learning to dive all over again. How many of you diving doubles still dive with a single cylinder? How often? Like those considering DIRF I'm stuck wondering if there is more I need to learn before learning more, or if I am ready to learn how to manage more gas, more weight, longer bottom times etc.
So? What do you all think?
This is possibly a topic for another thread? DIRF in single rig or doubles?peo wrote:Another observation, arguing against myself for a second, is that people who have taken Fundamentals in general seem to have a much easier time adapting to the buoyancy and trim changes in doubles than people who start diving doubles before their class.