True Legend , thanks for your precious time Freddy

@LeviathanScuba

4 ай бұрын

A true privilege to help in the hobby that is my true passion. Take care. Freddy

Hay freddy, first off thank you for being so ingormative and protective of other divers. I really appreciate your info. I have a question on wing bcd. How newbie friendly are they? Im willing to spend a little more for them becaude my end goal is to be able to dual tank and i dont want to buy a single tank bcd and then buy another dul tank bcd later on. Thanks again!

I’m a total newbie to this subject. Having just watched a handful of your videos so far, I’m completely in awe of your expertise and good advice. Thanks for posting such useful information.

@LeviathanScuba

4 ай бұрын

Don't rush it my friend. It is a great place of wonder to have all of it new to you. Go slow and enjoy the journey. Thanks for watching. More to come soon. Freddy

could also mention with the backinflates. that if you lie back on the surface. its like lying on a bed. as it keeps you stable

@coralkeyscuba

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments. Makes it better for all of us. Freddy

I've been diving with the oceanic bio lite for 6 yrs now. If this breaks I will buy another. Its just that comfortable.

@coralkeyscuba

Ай бұрын

It won't break. I have over 2000 dives on mine. Faded but still works great. If properly cleaned I can't imagine what would kill it for most people. Enjoy, Freddy

@retireeslife4013

Ай бұрын

@@coralkeyscuba I only have 200 on this one and treat it like it's brand new.

I knew fish had BCDs ... I use to play with them when I was a kid. I haven't fished in decades, now, though. Why the "Mae West", I wonder ...

@LeviathanScuba

2 ай бұрын

Nature perfects all things.

Supper interesting. Incredible lesson. Thank you for recording and sharing. Greetings from Hong Kong

@LeviathanScuba

2 ай бұрын

Hope it helps. Thanks for watching, more to come soon. Freddy

Any good diver who is properly weighted will be just fine with any functional bcd.

@LeviathanScuba

2 ай бұрын

Any functional, properly sized, bcd. I agree. Or no bcd at all. Thats coming soon. Freddy

an interesting informative video as always thank you. can I ask your thoughts on a BCD ? I haven't dived since the mid 80's, and I am way out of date with equipment, so I'm signing on with a Dive school here in the UK to do the Padi courses for Open Water Diver and Advanced Diver. I'm doing a "packages" course which includes buying all of my equipment , The BCD the Dive school supply is the Aqualung Rogue and the Regulator is a Apeks MTX RC regulators , Im 5ft 10", weigh in at approx 195lbs.... when Qualified , I Intend to be doing some UK Diving, but mostly travelling to the Mediteranean, Red Sea and Thailand to Dive....what are your thoughts on the Rogue BCD ?

@LeviathanScuba

2 ай бұрын

First of all let me apologize to you for the delay. I hope you have not purchased it all yet. I was in Fiji for the last 3 weeks. Rogue is a good BCD. I like it. For the UK however it might just be too lite weight. I say that because cold water requires thicker suits or dry suits. The Rogue doesn't hold enough weight for cold water diving. Of course, you can make anything work but is it optimal, no. If only warm water then it is a good bcd. The Apeks is quality but overkill for a newer recreational diver. More than twice what you need to spend to get a good quality regulator. I don't know your shop and I don't want to know but I am brutally honest on your behalf. Sounds like the gear they are recommending for a new diver is way way too much and very expensive. Brother, look around. I don't believe in going with the cheapest stuff but you can get quality for a lot less that will last a very long time. Look at some pricing for Oceanic Delta 5 regs, Tusa regs. Great, durable, affordable and last a long time. I try and answer questions here at least once a week but if I can't get to you quick enough, email me at Freddy@CKscuba.com. Happy to keep them honest for you. Freddy

@danewood2309

Ай бұрын

@LeviathanScuba Thank you very much for the reply , I really appreciate it . I've not invested the money yet ....basically because I met a couple who have been diving as instructors for over 20 years , they've recomended I take an open water and advanced course with kit rental, and use the £2200 I save to buy my own kit at one of the Dive shops in London.

I use a horse collar just to prove a point now and then

@LeviathanScuba

2 ай бұрын

Keep watching brother. I am now filming diving with no bcd as well. Not even a horse collar. Before you comment wait and see. An inflatable life vest not inflated. Modern version that is similar to a thick strap 2 inches wide on either side of your neck. Made for boaters that really don't want to wear a life jacket. Securing it to a back plate with no ability to inflate unless an emergency. So I can still rescue or self rescue if the need arises. Keep proving that point. I love it. Thanks for watching, more to come soon. Freddy