Bob you are the guy that a person wants to see in a shop I will buy everything 😂😂 🙏🏻

@DiversSupplyYT

2 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks Angel.. I do get to meet lots of our viewers that stop by the Jacksonville Store and some call to discuss with me what they are considering.. thanks for your comment Regards Bob C

@Angel-zp8tf

2 жыл бұрын

@@DiversSupplyYT yes I’m planning to get my certification next year And definitely going to buy my gear with you guys !!! I already have an idea what I want watching your videos !!! Really good information and review!!! Awesome 😎

@397coney7

Жыл бұрын

Thats the truth😂. Bob could sell me a bridge in the desert🤣. I mean that in a nicest way possible. He's good at explaining things and doesnt talk fast like some people. My ears tend to listen slowly😆.

I got my Self Reliant Diver certification last year and I am so glad I did. I learned the proper way to have a redundant air source inslead of casually assuming I was ok alone. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@DiversSupplyYT

4 ай бұрын

That is awesome ! Thanks for your comment FW... So many people just don't consider all the possible issues that could come up so it's great you took the Solo Diver course. Regards Bob C

I have used a redundant air source since my 1st dive as a cert OW diver. Slinging a 13cu at first, then moved to a 30cu, still slung though. I sling mine diagonally across my chest, balancing the weight between both sides of my body. Since my pony regs are right by my hand, I have put my primary stage 2 on a necklace, so I never have to look for it. 230 dives in the last 14 months, all slinging a pony. I did my SDI Solo cert last summer at around 170 dives.

@DiversSupplyYT

2 жыл бұрын

Mike, Excellent comment and just another way to utilize this system.

@mikedavies4694

2 жыл бұрын

@@DiversSupplyYT ... and all of my diving is in the Pac NW, drysuit country.

@carlbroker

9 ай бұрын

curious, do you wear a drysuit?

@mikedavies4694

9 ай бұрын

@@carlbroker yes I wear a drysuit. I took my OW, in a drysuit.

@carlbroker

9 ай бұрын

hey mike, thanks for the response. I wasn't sure with how long ago your initial comment was. I wear a dry suit as well. Do you have any phots of your setup? I'm considering the adoption of yours.@@mikedavies4694

When I dive my pony (primarily solo dives), I remove the octo from the primary tank regulator and put it on the pony regulator. This way I have redundant air supplies but not redundant air hoses.

@DiversSupplyYT

Жыл бұрын

Sure, some folks will do that and of course depending on who's opinion you're listening to, that works just fine. For an aprox $90 savings doing that swap works ! Regards Bob C

Great video!

@DiversSupplyYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit Carlos and the comment ! Regards Bob C

Great presentation!

@DiversSupplyYT

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Very informative video with practical information.

@DiversSupplyYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric, these comments are super valuable .. regards Bob C

Excelente vídeo 👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🍾💥🥂

@DiversSupplyYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Much !

I personally have my 2 level of certification, now I'm taking Solo certification, do alot of self exploration

@DiversSupplyYT

2 жыл бұрын

Be extremely careful and don't forget your redundant air source.

I recently purchased a 13cf for my pony bottle. After doing a controlled test at 90’ I found that I could do my one minute mid way safety stop but by the time I hit my 15’ safety stop I depleted the tank. Now that was again a controlled slow accent. And Im sure if this was a oh shi! moment I could have made it to the surface. So after that I decided 13cf was not going to provide me with enough of a safety margin. So I upgraded to a 19cf. I’m also mounting this using the Shark mounting system. I’m also using the Mares MV second stage so if I use it or my buddy we won’t have to worry about the regulator being upside down. As I’m a regular at your shop I’d like to chat with you about my setup. Thanks Bob for all your videos and help. P.S. I also have a 30cf for when I do off shore wreck diving.

@DiversSupplyYT

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Don, Nice to hear that you're being prepared instead of reactive just taking someone else's word on something that could save your life. Come by let's visit ! Regards Bob C

@TS-hz4lx

10 ай бұрын

how long does last the 19 cf at 100 feet you think ?

I carry a 19cft 100% of the time to about 70-75, I Did go to a 100' a few times up till i bought a 30 for my back up.

My concern about a redundant air source is flying internationally with it. Pressure tanks cannot generally be transported in checked baggage and a pony bottle is quite bulky and heavy for carry on as well as having to remove the tank valve for inspection. While the SpareAir system does not afford neat the level of redundancy as a pony bottle it is engineered to be easily transported in carryon luggage. For this reason, as an avid underwater photographer/videographer I dive with the SpareAir 3cuft model. Should my dive buddy and I be separated further than recommended die to the nature of my activities, I believe the 3cuft is more than adequate to bridge the gap. While I would prefer a pony setup, the travel challenges make it an unlikely option. BTW I travel with all scuba gear less tanks and weights and about 45 lbs of underwater photography equipment.

@DiversSupplyYT

2 жыл бұрын

Your concern is valid, but are you being realistic about what you're doing and at what depth you're doing it and trusting 3 cft of air... maybe your dive buddy can be a real dive buddy and not just another diver out there doing their own thing.

@gregsnewyt

2 жыл бұрын

@@DiversSupplyYT My dive buddy is quite accomplished with nearly 2 decades of diving. Underwater cinematography is demanding and can be distracting. At normal working depths 3cuft provides me with an average 25 breaths, more than adequate to close a gap of 20-25’ while adjusting remote lighting. Interesting that you believe you are more knowledgeable/skilled than another diver and feel the need to criticize without complete information. You must be a real dive “buddy”. Save your misinformed opinions for others.

@DiversSupplyYT

2 жыл бұрын

​@@gregsnewyt Maybe you missed the part where I said, "Your equipment travel concerns are Valid"... please concern my words to be only friendly suggestions, not criticism. If you took it as such, I apologize. As a side note: In my 50+ years of diving experience and now nearly everyday, from all types and level divers, I'm aware, because they tell me or I see what many do safely and what some think they do safely... Like I try to say at the end of every video I do. Gregg, you and your friend Dive Safe, and I truly mean that. Bob C

Using a redundant air source for me would be necessary for me to have full sized spg since I am now looking to get a prescription mask 😎

@DiversSupplyYT

2 жыл бұрын

No problem, screws right in vs the Mini gauge..

so if you cannot the read the pressure of the bottle while it s on your back why have it there on the first place ?

@DiversSupplyYT

11 ай бұрын

It has a gauge on it, but it's not for continuing your dive, it's to get to the surface safely. In an out of air emergency, you don't do a safety stop and more importantly before that, never dive past your NDL. Thanks for your note. Bob C

@TS-hz4lx

11 ай бұрын

@@DiversSupplyYT i see. on another topic congratulations for your channel you're one of the best out there explaining very useful scuba diving topic and make it way easier to understand than other people who seem to know it all.

How about the Spare Air 6cubic. Would that be better at a depth of let's say 80 feet?

@DiversSupplyYT

2 жыл бұрын

Let's say this, there about $100 or so difference between a Spare Air and the RA system I'm describing. At 60' and beyond I'd spend the extra $$ for a 13 or 19 true RAS... Bob C

@jimmybell5018

2 жыл бұрын

@@DiversSupplyYT makes sense. After some research I went with a Spare Air 300, here is why: 1) I travel. A LOT. And that is when I do all my diving. So, carrying anything more, even a Spare Air 600 is too much weight to lug around 2) I agree with you. If I was going to use the Spare Air 600, would make sense just to go with a complete redundant source. While the Spare Air 600 would get me more than the 300, it's expensive and heavy. Plus, it's recommended you get it filled at the dive shop versus from your own tank before diving. 3) I don't find myself past 60 feet that often. Would really just be getting this for emergency and if I am in that spot (God forbid), hoping to just get a couple of breaths at thirty feet or so to slow my ascend and reduce the risk of DCS. All in all, thank you though! I am a relatively new diver (34 dives after a year in) and your video really helped me a lot! Appreciate it!

@DiversSupplyYT

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmybell5018 Yes fully understand when you throw in the travel part that becomes almost a deal breaker...

What is a redundant air source? What isea t by redundant? Sorry I am new to using this equipment?

@DiversSupplyYT

2 жыл бұрын

No problem Fred. It means a separate source of air with it's own regulator system (1st & 2nd). Some folks begin with just a button gauge or short hose single gauge. Some are slung across the chest, some attached to the tank in some manner. In slang terms it's also referred to as a, "Pony Bottle".

What are steps in diver certification .

@DiversSupplyYT

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jeffrey, Most all of the agencies have a three process for certification. 1st would be some basic academics about becoming a diver that would include; understanding the physical realm of the underwater would. Also basics about Scuba equipment and the do's and don't before you begin learning scuba skills in the water. Next, would be Learning actual Scuba Skills like what it's like to breath through a regulator, how to clear a mask and how to become Neutrally Buoyant underwater. Lots of fun stuff like that. Usually two 3 hr pool sessions. Last would be going to what we call an open water environment, like lake, spring, quarry or a pool like ocean spot. This is normally deeper than 15' and you'll demonstrate your understanding by performing the skills you learned in the pool. That's pretty much what's entailed in getting certified. Thanks for the question and if I can help further let me know. Regards Bob C

had to turn up the volume in my headphones to hear the guy speak, after the "intro" sound, i'm scraping my ear drums off the floor.

@DiversSupplyYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and Sorry... Bob C