Hi Alec, That 1st pak was primitive, however back then I'm sure you thought it was cutting edge design. Always great watching your SCUBA episodes.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

My first pack was WWII war surplus webbing wrapped around the tank and around my body!! Alec

Yakety Sax - love it. I'm a big Benny Hill fan. 😃

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

Ahh! Good ol' Benny Hill. Not appropriate these days but funny as heck! Alec

Dear Alec Great video!! I've noticed that some modern BCDS has a metal back as well. LOOks like a wing type BC but with a metal back.

@pricediver

5 жыл бұрын

Ahhh I just found out it is called VDH plate

Cheers Alec. Interesting as always.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ed. Alec

Ah the good old days.... Love this old stuff. I want one, I want to be the sexiest diver on the boat!

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

When I was about 12 years old, I was at Fenelon Falls one day getting ready to jump in. I had my old black homemade suit, a 72, Aquamatic reg and 12" knife. A very young boy came up to me. He would be about 7 or 8 years old and he says, "Hey mister. Are you a frogman??" I think my chest puffed out about 6" before I said, "Yep sonny. I'm a frogman. Wanna see my knife." I remember that like it was yesterday. Great fun. Thanks Eric. Alec

@Dive_Me_Crazy

5 жыл бұрын

Alec Peirce Scuba those were the days when men were men and so were frogmen. I wonder if they had raccoon-men?

great video

Nice presentation.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Rick. Alec

poor Kevin... you are a funny guy Alec.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

Don't feel too badly about Kevin. He's used to it first and he always gets his revenge. Alec

@alaind831

5 жыл бұрын

now that's a topic - Kevin revenges. that would make a good video!

Hi Alec , I really got a chuckle from the Benny Hill music ! Was that Kevin's idea or yours? I am really surprised that you didn't use an old steel tank in this episode, you must have a few kicking around. Great History lesson as always. Thanks Owen m

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! I have lots of 72s. Maybe I should have set up the harnesses on tanks. It would have looked better and made more sense. We'll blame Kevin - he's the property manager and director. I'm just the talent! Thanks Owen. Alec

That red frame backpack is originally the frame of an m1943 mountaineering pack with a clamp added to it

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

It may be. Lots of early gear was 'borrowed' from other sports and modified for diving. My first weight belt was surplus WW2 webbing. A

Last one is very very similar to commercial diving 2018

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

Yep! The basic style hasn't changed in almost 50 years. Alec

DIR style. We use crotch 2 inch always. Best when scootering. And we use the same "quick release" always. :)

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

A nice wide crotch strap is certainly better - if you use one at all! For scootering, where the scooter is attached to your pack to pull you, you'd definitely want a wide strap!! Alec

Hey Alec, I've been thinking if i can use a crotch strap for the BCD to keep it from slipping up because I got a big tummy. So If you can teach us about crotch straps, would be really helpful.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! Can I teach you about crotch straps!!! Crotch strap Rule #1 - Don't use one (unless it's unavoidable). Keeping the BCD from sliding up around your head is exactly what a crotch strap is good for. Give it a try. If it works, I'm a hero. If it doesn't work, I told you so. Good luck. Alec