My own collection by Jiguad

[jiguad]

Thanks for the link, Surflung!

I've dive my 1966 Calypso II last Saturday and my first impression diving this regulator are:
when I take a breath I feel a small resistance and the reg have a little whistle. Maybe I can fix this discomfort just adjusting the bushing piston? Maybe the whistle is normal for these reg but this is the first time I dive such regulator and I more use to dive with modern Calypso regulator and I don't have to compare? Anyone help?

[sthtxdiver]

nice collection my friend (congrats)thanx for sharing .also great pic of calypso in action best regards

Fair Winds and Safe Vintage Diving

[jiguad]

Thanks sthtxdiver!

Ok simonbeans, I'll post this thread in single hose section. Thanks! I'm looking for modern mask who looks just like this one but I find a good quality one. Could you advise me or recommended me a trade?

[1969ivan1]

Simmonbeans is the Gendarme of VDH!

[jiguad]

Since he don't find me a parking ticket...

[jiguad]

Hi there! This is my last acquisition after a restoring work:

Dive suit US DIVERS Aqua Lung "Hudson Bay" 3/16" 1962.

[8dust]

Very nice suit there Jiguad.

Whay type of restoration work was required?

[jiguad]

Thanks 8dust!
The both arms have been repaired with neoprene glue. On of the arm was completely break up and repair by the owner with heavy nylon linen. The other was tear open in two places. It take me a half day to fix it conscientiously but the result is perfect, well in a way I hope!
I've finished the restoration putting a silicone grease on all the outside surface to protect and feed the neoprene foam.

[8dust]

Well Done!

[DaleC]

Very nice Jiguad!

[jiguad]

Thanks to all!
I've know to find a DAAM Reg and Navy twin tanks to complete my Navy divers. And it's not the easier part!

[Aileron]

You have a super nice collection Jiguad...Keep the pics coming!

Lisa

[jiguad]

Many thanks Lisa!

[jiguad]

This is my new regulator: a Calypso I produced between 1961 & 1964. This one is from 1964:


I have test this one in Martinique 2 weeks ago. It is still very comfortable despite is old age:

[jiguad]

For info, this is the reg that Bill Pitsanberger, the famous decorated pararescueman, wore during is training in the early 60's. That's why I've looking for this one particularly. I don't know if this one was used by the Navy. Id someone have the info...