Consider a New (Maybe Better) Direction
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:50 am
- It seems like all of the discussion around the Phoenix and Argonaut is geared toward PADI style, BC/Octo diving... Just doing it with double hose regulators. And I understand the modern style has it's reasons and advantages.
- But if there's one thing "Vintage" has taught us, the "old" way was simpler, more satisfying from a skill sense, and Free-er... In the sense of a free diver.
- I'd like to see the Modern Era of DH Diving take a direction of evolving vintage style into a modern "minimalist" technique... Adapting and improving on the old ideas, skills, and equipment.
- For example, which features of modern wet suits give the most consistent buoyancy so you don't need to adjust with a BC? Where can we get emergency flotation that isn't flapping in the current when you're not using it? What should be the best tank weight/buoyancy and shape for comfort, freedom of movement, and safety in this style of diving. What fixes can a modern minimalist apply... ie Fixed Volume tank flotation (as seen in the Cousteau Red Coral movie).
- Don't get me wrong... I'm excited for the day when I receive my new Argonaut Kraken regulator... But I just bet I'll end up diving it minimalist style most of the time!
- But if there's one thing "Vintage" has taught us, the "old" way was simpler, more satisfying from a skill sense, and Free-er... In the sense of a free diver.
- I'd like to see the Modern Era of DH Diving take a direction of evolving vintage style into a modern "minimalist" technique... Adapting and improving on the old ideas, skills, and equipment.
- For example, which features of modern wet suits give the most consistent buoyancy so you don't need to adjust with a BC? Where can we get emergency flotation that isn't flapping in the current when you're not using it? What should be the best tank weight/buoyancy and shape for comfort, freedom of movement, and safety in this style of diving. What fixes can a modern minimalist apply... ie Fixed Volume tank flotation (as seen in the Cousteau Red Coral movie).
- Don't get me wrong... I'm excited for the day when I receive my new Argonaut Kraken regulator... But I just bet I'll end up diving it minimalist style most of the time!