cavscout
12 July 2000, 01:54
Has anyone visited the AAFES website (http://www.aafes.com) lately and seen the U.S. Divers ''Life Support'' Package 2 that they offer out to sporting goods. I'm new to civilian diving and just got my PADI cert a little while ago, so I was wondering if anybody knows if this is a good deal.
It contains:
1) Titan Regulator:Features diaphragm activated Titan balance first stage with Comfo-Bite mouthpiece and 30" high-flow hose (1HLP and 4LP hose ports). Standard size, bright neon yellow.
2) Octopus: Provides easy breathing with advanced 2nd stage technology. 39" hose.
3)Sonic 2 Buoyancy Compensator: Heavy-duty design includes twin torso-adjustable shoulder straps with quick-release buckles. Soft, padded backpack. Adjustable, depth-compensating velcro cummerbund. Stainless steel accessory D-rings. 2 large pockets, expansion gussets, air mic inflator with pull dump and tank cam-lock strap with grip pad.
4)DS3 Console: Tracks surface interval time, dive planning, multiply decompression diving with easy-to-read, large LCD digital graphics. Also provides multi-diving information, dive/air time remaining, total bottom time and current depth. Low battery indicator.
5)Mariner Gear Bag: Heavy-duty coated nylon bag with 2" supporting web and inside dry pocket.
All of that for $729. It sounded like a good deal compared to the prices I had glanced at in the dive shop, but I was hoping to get some input here.
cavscout
It contains:
1) Titan Regulator:Features diaphragm activated Titan balance first stage with Comfo-Bite mouthpiece and 30" high-flow hose (1HLP and 4LP hose ports). Standard size, bright neon yellow.
2) Octopus: Provides easy breathing with advanced 2nd stage technology. 39" hose.
3)Sonic 2 Buoyancy Compensator: Heavy-duty design includes twin torso-adjustable shoulder straps with quick-release buckles. Soft, padded backpack. Adjustable, depth-compensating velcro cummerbund. Stainless steel accessory D-rings. 2 large pockets, expansion gussets, air mic inflator with pull dump and tank cam-lock strap with grip pad.
4)DS3 Console: Tracks surface interval time, dive planning, multiply decompression diving with easy-to-read, large LCD digital graphics. Also provides multi-diving information, dive/air time remaining, total bottom time and current depth. Low battery indicator.
5)Mariner Gear Bag: Heavy-duty coated nylon bag with 2" supporting web and inside dry pocket.
All of that for $729. It sounded like a good deal compared to the prices I had glanced at in the dive shop, but I was hoping to get some input here.
cavscout