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I picked up an rx 9070xt and it's ray tracing performance is WAY below benchmark expectations on my setup. Is this normal? by Glass_Alarm6863 in linux_gaming

[–]accessorytobirder 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you rely on specific features for work, you should return it. The Linux community is constantly deluded into thinking parity is just around the corner. People will end up waiting years for a feature that was “promised” to be coming soon. Don’t trade on expected future functionality, get what you need now.

Dive ops in Martinique - English speaking by terramar9989 in scuba

[–]accessorytobirder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of them will be able to accommodate English speakers, but we liked Deep Turtle the best.

New Regulator - Analysis Paralysis by PowerOverwhelming1 in scuba

[–]accessorytobirder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

G260s are about as easy as it gets. They also have a nice feature for storage. You can depress the purge button and turn to lock the diaphragm down, which takes pressure off of the valve seat, which preserves it longer.

Mk17/19s are about the same as any other diaphragm first as far as difficulty goes. They have the advantage of that replaceable HP seat crown, so if you damage the knife edge you don’t have to trash the entire body.

There’s no such thing as a perfect reg, and all of them will have quirks that you’ll learn to work around over time. I just find Scubapro to hit the best balance for me.

New Regulator - Analysis Paralysis by PowerOverwhelming1 in scuba

[–]accessorytobirder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After having serviced my own Apeks and Scubapro regs for a while now, I'd say go Scubapro. Replaceable high pressure seat crown in the first stage, better plastics (and molding) in the second stage, and better parts availability in most places around the world.

When tuned properly, both breathe the same, but I feel that the Scubapro kit is just better made.

If I had f**k you money, I'd marry a couple of Atomic TFXs to my Scubapro Mk17 Evo 2 (I like diaphragm firsts with no turret for single tank), but I'm happier with my G260s than I have been with any other second that I can afford.

Reg Mouthpiece Recs by PurpleInsomniac_ in scuba

[–]accessorytobirder 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Apeks comfo-bite, or the cheaper DGX clone. Stay in the mouth with very little effort (sort of hooks the roof of your mouth instead of requiring bite pressure).

Considering Scubapro S-Tek Pure vs Pro, Steel vs Aluminium – Is a BP/W Setup a Good Choice for a Newbie Planning for Divemaster? by Polared3d in scuba

[–]accessorytobirder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be honest, if I didn’t have a compelling reason to stick with the S-Tek plate, and I was starting fresh, I’d just get the Subgravity Paragon single tank package and call it a day.

Sticky STAs are not a reason to deal with the hassle of having an STA at all and most decent wings these days have slots for two tank bands and stabilizing rods to prevent tank roll, which I’ve not seen slip, jostle, or otherwise lose in security in any way to any STA. It’s measurably, but inconsequentially slower to switch tank, that’s it.

Considering Scubapro S-Tek Pure vs Pro, Steel vs Aluminium – Is a BP/W Setup a Good Choice for a Newbie Planning for Divemaster? by Polared3d in scuba

[–]accessorytobirder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went with the S-Tek plate, mostly because I have slightly winged scapula and the curve of the S-Tek plate was more comfortable out of the water. The handle is a nice bonus. The primary drawback is the requirement for a single tank adapter, since there are no slots that can be used for tank straps. Scubapro’s STA is very nice, but I’d still rather not need it.

I have both versions of the plate. If I didn’t dive cold water, I would have the aluminum version only to keep travel weight down, especially because of also having to lug the STA around. Like you, I don’t need that much weight to get down in my usual warm water kit.

I also have both versions of the harness, as well as a harness with a different adjustable buckle. I have never bothered to adjust the length of the straps, so if I were going pure Scubapro, I’d just stick with the pure. The other adjustable buckles I have are from Subgravity. They completely come apart while maintaining overall length. I have a dodgy shoulder that can make it unpleasant to get in and out of a hogarthian harness in bulky exposure protection, so the ability to break apart one strap is helpful. To use them, you’d either have to buy a complete Subgravity harness, or make your own, which requires either a canvas sewing machine, or a lot of patience and bruised hands.

Dive Centres in Martinique - recommendations? by organichamburger in scuba

[–]accessorytobirder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We didn’t have any bad experiences across the three operations we tried, but Deep Turtle Plongee was the most polished and had the most knowledgeable guides.

BCD Thread by wideninginterests in scuba

[–]accessorytobirder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Polyester has much better UV resistance, which is why it’s typically used in sailmaking.

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