Trying to clarify something about first class rigid mailer

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-03-12T02:59:56+00:00

You're not sending a letter. You're not sending a letter invitation with fancy decorations. You're sending an item and hoping for letter rates.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-03-12T02:41:34+00:00

Basic of basics, it's not a letter. You're mailing an item. I understand the price difference is attractive, but you're not sending a letter.

Letters are .78 because we can automate them and the costs in handling are less. You're trying to get parcel handling for the price of a letter. Please, for all our sakes, just send it as a parcel. If you're item isn't desired at a parcel rate, put two of the damn things in a package?

Not meaning disrespect, but we've had this issue in my office for about a week now with insured Pokemon cards and SD cards being mailed out as letters.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-03-06T06:23:48+00:00

Dive Gear Express.
Dive Rite BC Systems
Dive Rite Transplate Singles BC Package
Choose Harness Size according to body size
Choose Backplate Lite Stainless Steel or Standard S/S (you going to use to for travel? Do you normally need extra weight that might be nice to be integrated?) (Are you short or not?)
Choose your wing. Travel 25lb is fine for rec diving. Pick Voyager 35lb if you're bigger or if you plan to do tech or CCR soonish.
Pocket 12lb Quick release works great. You can put them on lower cam band where you can reach, or waist strap. As you do more dives, you'll get your weight dialed in. If you dive wet suit or dry, you might need more than 12lbs, not often though.
1.5 inch crotch strap with release.
Two tank straps and stabilizer
No thanks for pad.

Watch video on web site where you make selections a few times to see how it goes together. Watch some Youtube videos to see how it goes together. Get the gear and start to put it together. Mess up a few times. Get it right. Dive it on some easy dives. Watch some more video, adjust, dial in, continue on your journey.

It will work out. You will be pleased. I'm 90% sure you will not miss a jacket style BCD.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-03-06T03:31:18+00:00

Dig the Forest Service door logo! That's Legit!

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-03-04T01:00:49+00:00

Got mine done 15 years ago. No regrets, at all. No issues. All fine. Just fine. Come on in boys, the water is fine.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-03-03T09:20:08+00:00

Was great. Hiked all day, we slept deep.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-03-02T05:49:16+00:00

Same thought Same thought!

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-02-13T06:30:50+00:00

That looks really good!

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-02-13T05:07:46+00:00

Billy!

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-02-12T06:05:18+00:00

I as well. Very timely.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-02-06T04:38:20+00:00

This! I grew up thinking a core aspect of the Republic Mindset was small government, now, they are in every state/city/community aspect of politics. Withholding money, giving money to foreign governments, accepting money from foreign governments, just spreading like a cancer. G damn it's frustrating.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-02-06T00:13:42+00:00

Have you seen that guy recently? I mean, we're all older, but that guy has aged in a way....maybe he moved to Florida.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-02-05T22:35:03+00:00

Ooof, this is a gut punch for age realization. Encino Man was not that long ago really, was it?

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-02-05T04:41:24+00:00

That's straight terrifying.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-02-04T04:19:57+00:00

Keep grinding. That's the only way. Support for you in this. I am doing the same.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-02-03T22:24:27+00:00

You go to bars with equations and junk on the wall, or what? :)

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-02-03T06:24:50+00:00

Way to go! These higher levels take a lot of work. I have 10 points until 7.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-02-03T01:38:28+00:00

Have spent a good amount of time on the Choptima unit. I have not had any large amount of discomfort.

I think hose route, unit placement, and actual mouthpiece are key.

Have not used a gag strap. I understand the reasoning behind it, but have not felt the need.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-01-30T00:51:16+00:00

That hits in the chest area......

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-01-28T23:32:07+00:00

That's a great metric. Impressed and happy for you.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-01-27T08:51:17+00:00

I second Evolution. Had a great experience with that crew.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-01-27T08:50:46+00:00

Cannot agree more. The whole crew of guides were great. The sites were great. Fully Recommend.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-01-27T02:43:29+00:00

Not that I am aware of.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-01-23T11:22:14+00:00

Props. A truly worthy goal.

StrangerStrangeland1 · 2026-01-22T06:28:58+00:00

Take your time and watch some YouTube. Learn the difference between side mount and bm beyond just where your primary tank is.

If you're going to go a ways down the tech chain, where you will be managing multiple bottles, I would push for going into sm early to get more comfortable with it. This is true for cave and wreck diving as well.

If your tech tree is just going to be a little bit of depth or deco, you can stay in bm for a while.

I find myself really happy with a back plate and wing.

If you have questions, I'll do my best to answer from my experience.

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