thank you so much for this vid! this clears up all my doubts. Have been waiting for it patiently! does the connector hose comes with the solo analyzer or is it a separate purchase ?
@BarefootBentley4 күн бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion and I'm happy I could help. The solo comes with a dome flow limiter (which I don't like). Everything else is an extra accessory. I suggest adding on the pro flow limiter, low pressure inflator flow limiter and connector hose (3 separate SKUs) to make the kit complete. If you're in Florida give me a shout and I can connect you with all those items directly.
@ivoryjohnson46626 күн бұрын
I just use dry suit
@thetawave24737 күн бұрын
I have had many Oscar’s. These things are identical lol. Those things would scare the HE double L out of me if they eat the same way as Oscar’s 😬
@BarefootBentley7 күн бұрын
If you get too close they bark at you. I avoid seeing them eat.
@cyborgpirate588212 күн бұрын
Nice kit. I am also a guy that loves hard cases.
@David123p5112 күн бұрын
Can you make a video on replacing the big red oring on the water trap and headset?
@BarefootBentley12 күн бұрын
That'd be easier in person or even on a video call. They're a bit tricky to put back. I recommend that divers do not remove those seals. They're replaced during a factory annual service, but they don't need to be removed outside of that. You can clean around them with a lint-free swab. If you took them out and need a hand replacing them you should contact a factory-authorized service tech like me, or dive rite directly.
@saturated_and_caffeinated786515 күн бұрын
Nice kit!
@andrewxbg17 күн бұрын
beautiful dive and narration!
@joethong72617 күн бұрын
do you need the connection hose to connect the inflator hose limiter to the solo? would appreciate if you could show us how you do the connections. thanks
@BarefootBentley17 күн бұрын
Yes, you need the connector hose for the low pressure inflator and the pro limiter connectors. I'll try and toss a quick short together for the connections. I have a complete kit I suggest for first-time buyers if you want more info.
@joethong72616 күн бұрын
@@BarefootBentley thanks that would be extremely helpful. honestly i'm overwhelmed. thanks!!
@DHT2511281918 күн бұрын
Did not use mine yet, do I need to calibrate it to air before testing nitrox
@BarefootBentley18 күн бұрын
Awesome! You definitely need to calibrate it before use. That gives the analyzer a known value/baseline from which to interpolate.
@toadou8127Ай бұрын
How does the J2 Base layer fit, compared to FE's size chart? I bought a size Large FE Thermocline vest, based upon their size chart, and had to return it for the Extra Large.
@BarefootBentleyАй бұрын
The thermocline are notorious for being a poor fit - it's still a great product though. I haven't had that problem with the j2, it's true to size for me.
@LeeLeatherbarrowАй бұрын
Well. I've learned a new word today. "Loonie"... Thanks for that. Very similar to my SAD, but I have spare wrist seals and gloves for my dry gloves in mine. It's cold here in the UK... 😊
@DiveVibeАй бұрын
That weird little critter is a salp (if you care.) They link up and form long chains out here, we see them on our blackwater dives. We call that a "colonial salp".
@BarefootBentleyАй бұрын
I do care! Thank you. Truncates keep deco enjoyable.
@Yggdrasil42Ай бұрын
Well said. Don't underestimate it. I've started maintaining my own regs since two years since I'm a tech diver and I wasn't always happy with the quality of service for the price at my nearby dive shops. I also felt it was important to learn and understand how my regs work, now that I'm doing dives where I depend on them working well. But it does take time and attention to do it properly. Some finicky parts require careful work. And you'll need plenty of tools so the initial cost is quite high. Of course, you can amortize that over many years.
@ivoryjohnson4662Ай бұрын
Thank for the tips and reminders
@David123p51Ай бұрын
Slide lock 2??
@BarefootBentleyАй бұрын
The slidelock 2 is good but the standard azimuth is still my favorite.
@mahaffeysdivingАй бұрын
Great video
@BarefootBentleyАй бұрын
That's a nice thing to say and I appreciate it.
@robmills5181Ай бұрын
Good to know. I haven't trained either yet but looking forward to. I figured if I was trained for caves that would be good for wrecks too.
@ivoryjohnson4662Ай бұрын
Great tip!!!!!
@ivoryjohnson4662Ай бұрын
Works great as a handle if you have the right ones
@BarefootBentleyАй бұрын
If you like it as a handle you can do that, but if the clips are attached to the line it will make the cylinder loose in the water.
@ivoryjohnson4662Ай бұрын
Great article
@willlombardАй бұрын
I'm a new dry suit diver and have a question about running the hose from the condom to the pee valve. I'm wearing multiple layers; base, and insulated. These layers don't have fly or zipper openings. Have you had to cut holes to route the plumbing through this setup? If so, where would you recommend making those holes. Thanks for the video, very informative.
@BarefootBentleyАй бұрын
If your undies don't have holes you'll have to make them. Mid thigh is the typical spot and then run the plumbing up from there. Some people prefer a direct connection (cut the plumbing short enough to meet the cath on your thigh) while other route the plumbing in a big loop and their cath up on their body. However you do it, make sure to reduce the chance of hose kinking - that's bad.
@ivoryjohnson4662Ай бұрын
Great video
@RAVINGMUNSTER2 ай бұрын
Good points presented clearly, many thanks.
@Yggdrasil422 ай бұрын
Yeah, I've been using the XDeep ones for years. They're great, even with thick heated gloves. The larger gate makes a noticeable difference.
@Daviddeberard2 ай бұрын
Woah. These look great!
@jonnieinbangkok2 ай бұрын
Well that takes of half the issue...what do you do for the back end 💩
@marksmantidwellАй бұрын
Wine cork
@jonnieinbangkokАй бұрын
@@marksmantidwell 😆
@johnhoward2772 ай бұрын
Incredible!
@BarefootBentley2 ай бұрын
I do it all for you.
@dirkjensen9692 ай бұрын
Did you find Nemo?
@BarefootBentley2 ай бұрын
The quest continues
@nrvdiver27472 ай бұрын
Looks like it was an utterly spectacular dive!!!
@BarefootBentley2 ай бұрын
Just hanging around waiting for you to join.
@nrvdiver27472 ай бұрын
@@BarefootBentley that'll be a long wait, I'm not cool enough to join 😂
@DiveVibe2 ай бұрын
Great video, that trimming clip cracked me up.
@BarefootBentley2 ай бұрын
I made the whole thing just to feature that clip.
@MakeStuff3 ай бұрын
on the Spiegel?
@BarefootBentley3 ай бұрын
This is the lady luck
@johnmorgan3923 ай бұрын
One of my most favorite dives for sure.
@adamfairman66423 ай бұрын
Great video and super informative
@BarefootBentley3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@BJLDiving3 ай бұрын
My hero. Love the content good sir.
@lrich93173 ай бұрын
Pants ? shorts
@TarasKalapun3 ай бұрын
Great content! BTW, Are you using Garmin G1? How do you like it, any tips?
@BarefootBentley3 ай бұрын
Yep, that's a g1 solar. It's an awesome watch. 2 tips are to get the bungee strap and swap the dive display mode to big mode so it's easier to read.
@TarasKalapun3 ай бұрын
@@BarefootBentley maybe you can do a video review of it and some tips that you found? I just started using it
@TarasKalapun4 ай бұрын
Great video! Do you have any overview of Central / North Florida?
@brendagallagher5995 ай бұрын
"promo sm" 😊
@zachhoffmansaquaticworld95755 ай бұрын
Whats your favorite rebreather to use. Im looking into getting rebreather certified and im not sure what the best rebreather would be
@BarefootBentley5 ай бұрын
There are a few units I like over others but it partially depends on what you want to do and where you want to do it. I like the Dive Rite O2ptima Cm, the ISC Tiburon and the Iqsub XCCR. Those are my top 3 picks. Send me an email and I can give you more information on why those are my favorites and why I recommend them.
@zachhoffmansaquaticworld95755 ай бұрын
I didn't relize ginnie springs has thus expance through the cave!
@paulg96675 ай бұрын
What about the diaper layer? 😅
@Yggdrasil42Ай бұрын
P-valve ftw
@tazplay597429 күн бұрын
I'm in the minority but I still wear diapers with a dry suit. Keeps me much warmer too
@TS-hz4lx5 ай бұрын
very good video
@anderslarssondivevideo5 ай бұрын
Good stuff in that "murphy box". Congrats to 500 subscribers
@BrentDives5 ай бұрын
Great video! I got the skid plate when I when I upgraded counter lungs recently and they put a fresh bag on it. Admittedly I've never dewatered the unit but I upgraded to the pull dump anyways due to the size reduction.
@6AlphaMikeCharlie96 ай бұрын
i love ginnie springs
@nayaleezy6 ай бұрын
Spare hoses were added to my kit last year, spare secondary necklaces were added yesterday.
@elara24986 ай бұрын
How did the whale got Inside
@BarefootBentley5 ай бұрын
Used to be the ocean. Whale died and got fossilized, cave formed later.
@ivoryjohnson46626 ай бұрын
Looks good maybe mask strap (if it can fit) other than that looks good please keep up the good work
@devindawdy40846 ай бұрын
New diver looking for answers and you delivered bro. Definitely gonna add me a pee valve in my future drysuit.
@flhrci16 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip on the Coleman dryer. It works really well.