Thu May 31, 2018 10:44 am
- I think the Walter Kidd Scuba 38s were usually conversions from either military oxygen tanks or CO2 fire extinguishers. Some were 1/2" NPT and some were the larger thread requiring the bushing. I think even the dive equipment manufacturers were re-purposing these tanks to some extent (Vigo 18 and Vigo 38 from USD). So, if the original WK tanks were mainly conversions, I don't know if there is a "correct" set of bands.
- I like the military style bands and harness like USD originally offered. But I've seen (and bought some) conversions with other set ups... One had the USD "Dogbone" back plate with USD top band and a Voit bottom band. One had the black vinyl coated USD bands top and bottom. etc.
- I have original USD military style bands on three of my doubles and a set of Allen's bands on 1 set of doubles. Allen's really are beautiful. They are brushed stainless steel and a little thicker/stronger than the original USD bands. I highly recommend them.
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