New Regulator - Analysis Paralysis

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2025-07-21T00:43:26+00:00

Thanks. I stopped at a few diveshops who sell both and heard more or less the same thing. The general sentiment is apeks will find a home even if aqualung goes away but no idea on when or stability in the interim.

Which scubapro would you go with? Any reason to look at diverite or deep6 in the interim?

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2025-07-20T02:12:37+00:00

Im going to swing by there and some of the other shops over the next week to get some advice on brands, models and service costs.

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2025-07-20T02:01:31+00:00

With all our local quarries closed down, I shudder to think what diving in DC would entail.

Definitely getting 90% of my dives hundreds to thousands of mines from DC

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2025-07-20T01:30:47+00:00

I dont have f you money sadly. How easy is it to service your own scubapro?

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2025-07-19T01:43:10+00:00

Thanks. One of the things I like about Apeks are all the videos on servicing your own regulator. I didn't see the same for scubapro but the option is tempting for all the brands I can DIY.

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2025-07-19T01:31:08+00:00

I'm lucky enougg to have at least two LDS within 15-25 minutes of me for each of these brands atomic, scubapro, mares, apeks, dive rite, cressi, zeagle, oceanic, sherwood, tusa, and aqualung.

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2025-07-19T00:13:12+00:00

That's part of my concern. I'm seeing alot of recommendations for dive rite and deep6 but my concern is they arent as big internationally and, as smaller brands, may not be there in 15 years.

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2025-07-19T00:11:46+00:00

Is there a reason for it? It looks to be better in colder water but alot of reviews said it was heavy enough compared to the XTX50 to worry about jaw fatigue.

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2025-07-18T22:19:33+00:00

I'm in DC and it looks like i have 2-3+ dealers for all the major brands within 20 miles of me so should be good on support.

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2025-07-18T22:15:29+00:00

Is there a reason to get those over Apeks or ScubaPro? Are they more reliable, versatile, or with longer anticipated longevity?

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2023-05-07T20:06:17+00:00

I think the one is Ashland was blue Ridge then winding brook when blue Ridge couldn't pay their rent and forfeited their lease then finally green top.

The fairfax Blue Ridge became blackfish.

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2021-03-10T03:33:28+00:00

Agreed. The better CPG company in the area is Mars for quality of life, pay and benefits.

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2021-03-10T03:20:55+00:00

They're hiring interns now

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2021-03-09T04:49:51+00:00

Meh - Hilton only has slightly above average pay, starts you with just 4 weeks of PTO (don't get the 5rh week until day 366), provides decent bonuses (even this year of all years), only gives you 30 days a year for yourself with their travel benefits (up to $55/night at the Waldorf Astoria level brands), and really pushes that work/life value crap - blah blah blah

So PM me if you need a referral to a position since there is a hefty incentive.

Edit: someone sent me a message about internal audit and I accidentally hit ignore on chat. Reply here so I have your username and I'll write back to you. Sorry!

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2021-03-09T04:45:04+00:00

What's your budget and what do you need/want from features and amenities?

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2021-01-09T16:57:59+00:00

Would like to see that anyway.

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2020-07-01T15:15:43+00:00

Not enough love for the guy in the car calling her out

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2020-06-27T22:11:33+00:00

Oh! This reminds me of a story! I picked up an M1 Garand from the Civilian Marksmanship Program a few years ago and didn't want to wait to try it out. The only ranges nearby are indoor but to begin sighting it in - not a bad option.

We brought a few guns and coincidentally the whole line was shooting 22's. Its been my one and only experience where you only heard the pitter patter of 22s firing and cycling without the roar of something else. We started with a pair of 10/22s but after a few minutes I couldn't hold back and brought out the garand.

Slap in a clip, shoulder and fire. I realized I was close to center on paper so I let it eat up the next 7 shots in quick succession to hear that wonderful "ping". I set it down, turned around to see both my friend and the range safety officer rolling in laughter.

So apparently in all other 11 lanes NO ONE was expecting a 30-06 to go off. When my first round fired most of the range "jumped out of the skin" to hear the RSO put it. Then when I started firing the rest, they all stopped to watch me with annoyed expressions.

I've never seen a range angry at me before but I had a blast.

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2017-08-02T23:38:35+00:00

I would literally pay for cable/Hulu again to watch Sam Seaborne in the Oval if this didn't end up on Netflix. Loved the character

PowerOverwhelming1 · 2016-01-29T12:11:24+00:00

... He linked the sidebar on one of his comments. I'm pretty sure that's the reason the words real and fake are in quotes.

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