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Video cuts out before explaining what the purpose of the exercise is. Is there a link to the complete video?
Thanks for your interest. Absolutely, this is just a small piece of a long video on our channel. I believe there is a link to this directly from the video otherwise just check out the SAC/RMV calculation video in the dive planning playlist we published.
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Where does aqua lung rogue fit in?
That's not a Backplate & Wing system but a hybrid back inflate style BC missing all the actual characteristics that you should be looking out for.
Thinking divers, well done guys!
Which dive computer is he using?
Some cheap mares one. The only purpose of a computer is to display the runtime and depth :) Everything else is calculated by the diver
@@flowstatedivers Don't you think using a computer that calculates that stuff for you is safer because it reduces human error? Computers can calculate better than humans can.
@@teddyruxpin3811 We employ computers as backup devices even during decompression dives. Over-reliance on your computer, as seen with many new divers, can lead to "trust me" dives. Only a fraction of newly certified divers contemplate the significance of the data displayed on their dive computers; blindly following it is discouraged. While it's wise to have a computer for timekeeping and depth checking purposes, it doesn't have to be overly complex or expensive. Rather, it's crucial to plan your dive meticulously and adhere to your plan. This encapsulates our stance on the matter.
True, this really exposes all the tiny imbalances which you unknowingly compensate for with fins. Would you guys consider trying a longer form, vlog, podcast style content as well? I'm very curious to hear your thoughts in a free-flow format ;)
haha, maybe! Once we find the time :)
That's an excellent exercise that's what I struggle with the most
Give this method a try; it works wonders for our students.
best channel ever, should I watch for free? lol
Thank you! Consider sharing it with your diver friends :)
For sure, very informative as always!
Great video as always! Can't wait to see more. But I have a question, I've been looking for some time to buy a backplate BCD. In my case right now, I'm diving with a 15l liter bottle and a stage 5.7L. By the gas weight calculation with a 10 kg lift wing is enough, but right now I'm using a normal BCD which has a 22 kg lift. Would you guys recommend me to get the 10 kg lift wing or a bigger one like 13 or 15 kg? I don't know if this needs to be considered, but I'm also pretty big, I weight around 90 kg, and I am 185 cm tall. Again, thanks for these great videos, you deserve much more views and subs. Finally, a channel that posts high quality instructive scuba videos.
Thank you for your comment! Adding a stage complicates things slightly, and I'm assuming you have an aluminum one? We can't answer your question without knowing that for certain, as well as your exposure protection. However, based on the little information you shared, here is one piece of advice I can offer: I don't see a single good reason for the setup you're using. If you're using the stage to extend your bottom time, you should clean up your configuration and move on to diving a twinset. That will solve 99% of your problems including the ones you don't currently have.
@@flowstatedivers Wow, what a quick answer😁Thank you. Yes, the stage is an aluminum 5.7L, and it's used for deco stops right now with a EAN40% I can't use a higher O2% with my actual training. For exposure protection, I use during winter a 4 mm neoprene dry suit and during summer a 7 mm semidry.
This is even more puzzling as 40% nitrox is recreational mix where deco should not be a factor whatsoever. Anyways, you are using the worst possible exposure protection for the job + the wrong configuration. These wetsuits are absolutely not recommended to be used below 18 meters due to the compression and loss of buoyancy especially not with steel tanks. You also possibly confuse stage and deco bottles, those are 2 different things. All this is telling me that you have some major confusions which is not a problem but be careful with the dives you are (I assume) doing right now as you will quickly find yourself in the kind of trouble you don't want to be in. We will release some material on unsuitable equipment combinations you might going to find something in there which will help your diving. Stay safe out there!
@@flowstatedivers Okay, thanks. I'll stay tuned for those videos. I've been trained and also always dived in the same diving center, and it is true that during this year thanks to diving in other places and investigating by myself. I'm slowly realizing that in some aspects I may have not been trained how it is supposed to, specifically in knowing the big gap that there is between recreational diving and tech diving. It's something that in some months when I have more spare time I'm going to address. Comments like yours really help me realize my mistakes and weakness and motivate me to do what I've always tried, to become better and better at diving. So for that, seriously, I'm really Thankful.
@@andreuduran6507 Your attitude and willingness to improve are truly exemplary. It's amazing to see this! Just remember, train hard, dive easy. Don't hesitate to reach out to us if you would like to have advice on anything diving related, we are happy to assist you.
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Fair enough 😄
Why do you pull the cord upwards towards the surface if it’s still pointing down more down (at 25 degrees)?
Because the bottom of the membrane in the valve will be pushed against the wall to the cover when your wing has only a small amount of gas left. If you pull the cord upwards, it is guaranteed to open in any circomstances
Can you show the best way to descent from the surface at the start of the dive
That's exactly the topic of our next upcoming video so stay tuned! We are working hard on it.
Which d ring do you recommend to use the serrated tri-glide? I didn’t catch that in the video and I can’t see since it never zoomed in. I’m guessing on the shoulder d rings. What about a welded/fixed d ring? Some people use those so they always point down.
The serrated tri-glides are engineered to endure heavy loads, and their optimal placement is at the base of the backplate where the shoulder loop terminates. This location is crucial because without them, the adjustments to the shoulder loop can shift due to the cylinder's weight. Fixed d-rings aren't recommended. You should be able to interact with your d-rings without visual reference and when you can turn them 180 degrees relative to the webbing, it will make the process much easier and intuitive.
@@flowstatedivers Thanks! It wasn't entirely clear in the video! And no matter how "standardized" everyone thinks it is, there still seems to be a lot of variation in the little details (and some strong opinions to match!)
@@flowstatedivers Which backplate do you recommend for a very short, very thin diver? My daughter is just under 155 cm and very, very thin (38-40kg). She needs very little weight when wearing a 3mm full size wetsuit (1/2 kg in weight pockets) is often enough. There aren't many options for short BPs, though there are some in steel and only one company I can find that makes a short Al plate. I want to switch her over to a BPW, but I want to make the transition easier for her. She is currently in a Zeagle Ranger Jr BCD (back-inflate style) and has never used a jacket style, so she's used to all the lift being behind her. Your thoughts?
@@mgelax She isn't even that short. We recently had a student with the same height, except she is 34 years old, and she was satisfied with the Mares XR Aluminium (3mm) backplate. It's one of the shortest models we've encountered, and it's also extremely lightweight, allowing you to use trim weights.
@@mgelax { 15.75 in | 40.0 cm } high and { 10.63 in | 27.0 cm } wide at the base, { 8.75 in | 22.2 cm } wide at the top before the corner curve, with "V" depth of { 1.6 in | 4.1 cm } & 3 mm version weighs approximately { 1.5 lb | 0.66 kg }.
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Great to read such feedback and it's good that someone appreciates the content we put out :) thanks!
Your training videos are great!
Glad you like them!
I have a question does the o shape wing goes with Double tank aswell ?
Sure, that's the most commonly used one for both single cylinder and twin-set configurations. Just be sure not to use wings made specifically for single cylinders with a twin-set. So, whichever setup you want to use, buy the appropriate wing purpose-made for that configuration.
This channel makes me happy, please keep making videos and growing.
The instructor at 7:35 has near robotic precision in their movements underwater, and it's perfectly aligned with the voiceover making your message very clear. Thanks for such pragmatic and easy to understand instructions.
In the early 90s I was at a dive show in London and I bought a dual bladder Northern Divers BC. I have dove with that BC for the last 30 years , prob about 150 dives. And it has worked flawlessly. Just a month ago I had the steel backplate removed and replaced with aluminum. At the same time I had the second bladder removed also. So here I am with a SS plate and a perfectly good bladder. I will probably use your last 2 videos to take these and build a pure wing-plate system from scratch. Thanks for the informative videos.
You guys make the best videos
very true
This is a great reminder Will go work on thsi
I love your content. Your other videos are spot on. I couldn’t agree more. BUT this video is displaying some incorrect information. The BP/W should have the wing nuts on the inside close to the divers back. This allows the tank to sit fully into the STA. The lift of the wing is decided by the weight of the kit OFF of the diver’s body with all weights integrated, NOT from the capacity of the difference in gas. In case of need to float your gear in the water for any reason.
Thank you for your feedback. All STAs we have encountered have approximately 45-degree prebent 'walls,' which naturally distance your cylinder from the backplate. Within this space, you can easily fit the wing nut without any interference with the cylinder. Following this method can benefit your drysuit by placing potentially sharp edges away from the material. Obviously, this is not possible with a twinset due to the tank bands, but you can achieve this setup as demonstrated in the video. Regarding floating your kit on the surface, we do not encourage preparing for 'any' scenario because this mentality results in adding things you dont need, finding solutions to problems that didnt exist or even worse, addressing issues with equipment modification instead of adequate training. We do not see a single realistic/valid reason for floating the kit detached from the diver. In a rescue scenario where you must cut someone out of their harness, the last thing you care about is to find the kit floating somewhere. What any other legitimate reasons can you think of that would justify "floating your gear in the water"?
@@flowstatedivers cannot agree more
@@flowstatedivers Good point about the STA, I may have had longer wing nuts, or longer bolts that prevented the tank from sitting correctly with the wingnuts on that side. But thats not to say it doesn’t work for yourself. There have been dives I personally have been on where getting up and down the swim ladder with all gear on was not an option, so removing kit in the water and passing it up was necessary. Having the ability to float all my gear wether its being removed or while waiting to have it pulled on board wouldn’t have been possible without the ability to float ALL the kit with the wing. Also in an emergency, having a kit that is bouyant on its own is incredibly beneficial vs trying to remove kit that is negative overall when off the diver. It also allows for easier recovery of the gear for investigation afterwards. While not the priority, it takes a second to make sure the kit is on the surface and floating, which can help the investigators understand what happened should there be a fatality. Keep up the good work! I recommend all your videos to my stidents and friends!
It is regularly required on one of the boats I dive to float my kit and hand it up or retrieve it once I am aboard at the end of a dive
@DiversityinDiving how do they justify this ? What exactly is the purpose of removing your kit on exit?
Thanks to your videos, I discovered "Tecline" brand, because I see you using it a lot. So I checked it out and find out is a great brand and they making high quality and performance products. So yesterday I ordered R2 tec1 breathing system (all stages are balanced)
Glad to hear! However, it's just one brand that we use. We want to stress that FlowState Divers will never be associated with any scuba gear brands, nor do we want to influence people to buy certain brands. We are happy to give unbiased gear recommendations based on our own experiences. The regulator you ordered is something we use and like as well, so well done! We recommend you asking us next time before making a purchase if you're unsure about things.
@@flowstatedivers Of course, I did my research before the purchases, but before your channel, I didn't even know about this brand. :)
So I did the math for gas weight and I’d like it if someone checked my work please. I have a hp100 Faber which is 12.9L. It holds 237 bar. Times those together to get 3057 then times weight of air 1.29g to get 4kg (rounded). Add 2kg for safety and get 8kg. I’m diving doubles so double that for 12kg. So I need at least 12kg of lift. My DiveRite Rec series wing has 20.4kg of lift so if I’m properly weighted I’m good to go there.
Correct. You got a typo there states 8kg instead of 6 but everything else checks out. Keep in mind that you need to be correctly weighted for this to work, so with empty cylinders while wearing all your gear you should be neutral. The negative gear you are using should be compensated by the exposure protection you are wearing, assuming it's a dry suit with our heavy doubles.
It is a dry suit and thank you for checking my work. I’ve learned so much from this channel. I’m just starting my trek into the tech world.
I love the presentation and just the facts type of approach. The music is great and not distracting and the voice is soothing and enjoyable to listen to. Great channel.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed!
I have a disability so I often turn with my hands and I use hands to correct different thrust within my legs. During a dive I have lost a fin because of backwash and I was perfectly fine with one fin. Thanks for your videos, the best on YT.
Amazing! Glad you enjoy our content, stay tuned as we will be delivering much more goodies in the near future.
excellent!
Thank you! Cheers!
damn.. this is amazing and the quality of your videos are out of this world. Thanks for putting in the time and effort making these!!
Best dive Channel by far ! Thx !!! Great video
Thanks, we try our best.
Why aluminium STA?
I would assume you should match the STA material to your backplate material, and your backplate material to the buoyancy of your exposure protection... But perhaps the point is to not have the weight of the STA influence your buoyancy and steel is too negatively buoyant? Generally I'd avoid having dissimilar metals because of corrosion, but I guess with a bolted connection it's not the end of the world.
Although you're accurate in addressing these aspects, it's important to note that the STA and backplate never come into direct contact. The wing is situated between them, minimizing the likelihood of corrosion. Additionally, the screws or bolts fastening the two metals together are of negligible significance.
@@flowstatedivers so is it just for buoyancy that you recommended aluminium? I have no issue with my steel STA. It just means a tiny bit less lead when I'm diving with my drysuit.
@@MegaEpicLlama Exactly, no problem with a steel one we just recommend aluminium as divers quickly stack up excess weight with different bits and pieces and ending up being so heavy that their exposure protection can't neutralise. It's obviously not the case with drysuits
Best dive channel
Breath control
I put my tank straps on opposite sides in case there is any snagging or rubbing, only one of them will open.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
amazing video as always. TBH i am so confused between all the saying of differents divemasters/ instructors and diveshops I am waiting to learn more via your video thanks a lot :D
This is the only channel I have added notification. Learned so much from your channel. Keep it up.
Much appreciated, we will do our best to up this game and deliver new stuff more frequently. 💪
Your Videos are really Awesome!
Thanks!
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well... we disagree with that. We will be releasing a drysuit related video where this exact misconception will be discussed among other aspects. stay tuned!
Excellent content 👍
Thanks Ian!
So glad there is a recent a video
Glad you stick around watching our videos :) Thanks for that!
Absolutely loving the in-depth no BS approach! Keep up the good work, you guys rock!!
Much appreciated!
Starting my open water course recently this was my biggest issue that took a lot of enjoyment out of the experience . I felt like I needed to constantly adjust my bcd. None of this was ever explained
You are not alone, its rarely addressed in a typical open water level course, unfortunately. We are glad you found this video and it helped you to clear things up.
@@flowstatedivers your channel is awesome man ! I hope every new diver sees these videos! I feel more confident heading into my checkout dives
Hi, I really enjoyed your videos and tutorials. About the guy in this video, the cylinders in his side mount setup should be moved when he is swimming? This is not moving his center mass forward and backward?
Thanks! All sidemount cylinders should have some degree of flexibility, and it's not affecting the divers trim nor centre of gravity. We will be releasing sidemount specific videos soon where all this is going to be explained in more details :)
@@flowstatedivers Do some twin mount as well...
I am very curious, what is your guys recommended setup for side mount diving?
We are working on a whole sidemount series, so stay tuned for that 😉
@@flowstatedivers Very very excited! Hoping to come to teneriffe for sidemount somewhere soon!
Awesome Video and Content! 🎉
Thanks, glad you enjoyed! Stay tuned as we will be releasing a lot of new content soon.
What's the advantage vs inflating using regs?
If you mean inflating the DSMB orally versus sticking in your regs ? Control! Consider checking the full video, we explain this in details :)
Love your videos, thank you for the brilliant work you do!!
Glad you like them!
Thanks for making these invaluable tutorials
My pleasure!
Excellent!!
Many thanks!
I am using the super universal Mares Avanti's (Q+) in my drysuit & twin setup and people & trainers usually look suspiciously at that (that im not wearing jet fin type). However, I have confirmed that I can maintain a good trim and execute all the kicks. Question - is this just some bias or myth or would I really benefit in some real way if I started using jet fins over my "regular rec" fins?
The quatros are excellent fins, one of the few that is more or less neutrally buoyant, which is what you have to look out for unless you have some weird leg composition. It's an absolute bias to use jet fins, we are considering actually to make a video of this to clear up some generic confusion... do you think it would be interesting ?
@@flowstatedivers Oh yes, for sure!! That is again one of those topics on which there is a lot of opinion, but very little substance or explanation of Why. That would be great! And thank you for the explanation! 🙏