Happy to hear you enjoyed it! Yes, I tried to not make it specific to gear as I wanted it to help give a general way to assemble for numerous recreational diving styles from cold and warm water. I figure'd I'd do it in my cold gear as it covers some added gap that warm gear doesn't cover quite as much.
Thank you for the feedback! It's definitely a balance between being too stiff and too active, still trying to fine-tune it, haha. Getting the right balance is harder than one might think!
Ah yes, and I've seen this happen a few times and happened to me earlier on in my diving experience. A buddy can help remount it, at least, but it can be quite a challenge to move it and retighten it at depth!
Turning the Tank valve a quarter back after opening isn't necessary anymore with modern valves, but that procedure DID NEVER come from regulators might not handle full presure , obviously they will always have to hold full tank pressure even if the tank is opened only partially. Actually it's about the tank valves and it's outdated information because modern valves do not get damaged from being completely turned open and left that way. That's been an issue decades ago (valves locking in open position or seats getting damaged) but somehow it's still frequently taught that way.
Yes, you are right, I've met several folks that told me they turn it back, so it is still very prevalent. I do know to not also overturn it as it can be a pain to turn off after the dive, so I usually advise to turn it lightly until you hit resistance and then leave it alone. Thank you for adding this.
Whew! That's a long story, but the shorter version is I ultimately pursued engineering as it was well paying and ultimately could open doors for me to pursue an adventurous lifestyle. It definitely took a long windy road to get to where I am but nowadays, I am able to travel quite frequently and have decent work/life balance. I do stay very busy and find it difficult at times to balance everything, but I somehow usually pull it off still. My primary inspiration is truly trying to live a well lived life, but also, I do want to try and make some positive impact on this world which ultimately lead me to starting this RUclips channel. I do hope to see it open new doors someday to advancing those inspirations forward. I am also the type of person who needs to be challenged in order for me to enjoy something, growth in things I commit time to is important and a lot of these more technical things from mountaineering, skiing, and scuba diving have very steep climbs for growth. I've definitely gravitated more to Scuba Diving recently and looking to take things more to the next level for my own scuba diving journey as I start approaching more technical diving as ultimately, I'd like to start to move to wreck diving in the future.
Great question! This is called a long hose configuration, and the primary reason for it is to make it easier to share air if someone is out. The idea behind it is, if someone is out of air, I can take it right out of my mouth and donate immediately, to a perhaps panicking diver and have plenty of space for them to calm down. The long hose gives them a lot of clearance. Also, my octo is on the necklace, so I can grab that with my left hand and start using it immediately.
Yes! I was renting a Halcyon unit from Eight Dive (great shop) because I was thinking of buying one and also was taking a GUE course (so needed one anyways). I ultimately did like it, its not a huge upgrade over the Hydros Pro but I like the simplicity of it and able to swap parts out. Both my wife and I ended up buying the Halycons, pretty colorful ones too likely see in future videos haha. Super appreciate Eight Diving though, a bit far of a drive for us but they've been super to work with. Been renting cylinders at different shops too, looking to buy my own soon here when I can find a good deal.
This one was a steel HP 100, I prefer steel for cold water as I almost need no extra weight, haha, beyond the back plate and integrated weight for my tank adapter.
Good eye, I did get this gear because I was taking a course with GUE but I also wanted to start cold water diving so I needed a new set of gear for colder water anyways. After trying some different equipment and talking to folk, I do agree Halcyon is expensive. It is very good quality though, I made the leap!
@@itravelwisely FYI, halcyon is IMO just rebranded gear from other manufacturers. Not weather it is though. But xDeep, Apeks, Hollis, Dive rite and even Mares offer similar quality for less money.
@@provuksmc6619 as long as your happy with it. And it's from your own money who are you to judge it. I'm a recreational diver. Still my setup is gue-ish. Long hose wing tec fins everything tight and close around me. I feel a lot more confident this way
@josephdracula7487 definitely try to live by example of being safe as I can be and teaching everything I know forward on safety! Diving is a lot of fun, and the safer we can do it, the better!
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Thank you for posting this video , I don't care about what gear you use . Glad you willing to share your experience
Happy to hear you enjoyed it! Yes, I tried to not make it specific to gear as I wanted it to help give a general way to assemble for numerous recreational diving styles from cold and warm water. I figure'd I'd do it in my cold gear as it covers some added gap that warm gear doesn't cover quite as much.
@@itravelwisely don't pay attention to the haters you are doing just fine. Your money your gear .
A great video. Thank you
Thank you, and I'm glad you liked it!
Excellent reminders, thanks. A minor optics suggestion: cut way down on the hand gestures. They become a distraction from your message.
Thank you for the feedback! It's definitely a balance between being too stiff and too active, still trying to fine-tune it, haha. Getting the right balance is harder than one might think!
Once while diving at 25 M my tank got loose from the bcd ,,that was wild 😂
Ah yes, and I've seen this happen a few times and happened to me earlier on in my diving experience. A buddy can help remount it, at least, but it can be quite a challenge to move it and retighten it at depth!
Seriously, you have some of the best content on RUclips.
Well done ! A+
Thank you for this warming comment and glad you enjoy it!
@@anthonytreece5066 yea I like this info channel too. Although most I should know.. Still fun to watch and always good to refresh your knowledge
Love this! Thank you! 🤿
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Turning the Tank valve a quarter back after opening isn't necessary anymore with modern valves, but that procedure DID NEVER come from
regulators might not handle full presure , obviously they will always have to hold full tank pressure even if the tank is opened only partially.
Actually it's about the tank valves and it's outdated information because modern valves do not get damaged from being completely turned open and left that way. That's been an issue decades ago (valves locking in open position or seats getting damaged) but somehow it's still frequently taught that way.
Yes, you are right, I've met several folks that told me they turn it back, so it is still very prevalent. I do know to not also overturn it as it can be a pain to turn off after the dive, so I usually advise to turn it lightly until you hit resistance and then leave it alone. Thank you for adding this.
Bring your own o rings and tools with you so you don't need to abort the dive and return home.
Definitely, a save a dive kit can be truly a saver for your own gear!
Could you talk about your inspirations? Why did you came up with engineering and these hobbies
Cheers!
Whew! That's a long story, but the shorter version is I ultimately pursued engineering as it was well paying and ultimately could open doors for me to pursue an adventurous lifestyle. It definitely took a long windy road to get to where I am but nowadays, I am able to travel quite frequently and have decent work/life balance. I do stay very busy and find it difficult at times to balance everything, but I somehow usually pull it off still.
My primary inspiration is truly trying to live a well lived life, but also, I do want to try and make some positive impact on this world which ultimately lead me to starting this RUclips channel. I do hope to see it open new doors someday to advancing those inspirations forward.
I am also the type of person who needs to be challenged in order for me to enjoy something, growth in things I commit time to is important and a lot of these more technical things from mountaineering, skiing, and scuba diving have very steep climbs for growth.
I've definitely gravitated more to Scuba Diving recently and looking to take things more to the next level for my own scuba diving journey as I start approaching more technical diving as ultimately, I'd like to start to move to wreck diving in the future.
why is your reg hose so long? thats crazy how long it is.
Great question! This is called a long hose configuration, and the primary reason for it is to make it easier to share air if someone is out. The idea behind it is, if someone is out of air, I can take it right out of my mouth and donate immediately, to a perhaps panicking diver and have plenty of space for them to calm down.
The long hose gives them a lot of clearance. Also, my octo is on the necklace, so I can grab that with my left hand and start using it immediately.
Eight!
Yes! I was renting a Halcyon unit from Eight Dive (great shop) because I was thinking of buying one and also was taking a GUE course (so needed one anyways). I ultimately did like it, its not a huge upgrade over the Hydros Pro but I like the simplicity of it and able to swap parts out. Both my wife and I ended up buying the Halycons, pretty colorful ones too likely see in future videos haha.
Super appreciate Eight Diving though, a bit far of a drive for us but they've been super to work with. Been renting cylinders at different shops too, looking to buy my own soon here when I can find a good deal.
@@itravelwisely I finally bought my own tank a couple weeks ago, really going to enjoy not having to worry about dive shop schedules as much.
That nitrox tank at the start wasn’t steel? It had oxidisation next to the boot like an ally tank
This one was a steel HP 100, I prefer steel for cold water as I almost need no extra weight, haha, beyond the back plate and integrated weight for my tank adapter.
So much overpriced Halcyon gear. That looks very much like GUE
Good eye, I did get this gear because I was taking a course with GUE but I also wanted to start cold water diving so I needed a new set of gear for colder water anyways. After trying some different equipment and talking to folk, I do agree Halcyon is expensive. It is very good quality though, I made the leap!
@@itravelwisely FYI, halcyon is IMO just rebranded gear from other manufacturers. Not weather it is though. But xDeep, Apeks, Hollis, Dive rite and even Mares offer similar quality for less money.
@@provuksmc6619 I support budget dive gear !!!
@@provuksmc6619 as long as your happy with it. And it's from your own money who are you to judge it. I'm a recreational diver. Still my setup is gue-ish. Long hose wing tec fins everything tight and close around me. I feel a lot more confident this way
👍🇵🇭😎🤿! Really appreciate your concern about safety in driving 👍!
@josephdracula7487 definitely try to live by example of being safe as I can be and teaching everything I know forward on safety! Diving is a lot of fun, and the safer we can do it, the better!