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Discussion of diving methods and equipment available prior to the development of BCDs beyond the horse collar. This forum is dedicated to the pre-1970 diving.
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Re: Vintage Equipment Photo Section

Mon Apr 04, 2011 1:59 am

Hello Steve,
i have never seen a R3 or R3N, can you post some pics ? :)

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Re: Vintage Equipment Photo Section

Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:18 am

Some very inspirational photos going on around here!
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Re: Vintage Equipment Photo Section

Mon Apr 04, 2011 4:31 pm

YankDownUnder wrote:That Dacor is an inspiration. I have a new R3N and I will now seek a Dacor back pack and valve for a steel 72. Your Dacor looks great! Steve
Sure you don't mean C3N? That was the one before the R4. I own a C3 clipper and it's my favorite Dacor double hose. It performs better then my R4.

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Re: Vintage Equipment Photo Section

Mon Apr 04, 2011 4:58 pm

Eric,

As you asked, this is the C3N. Pardon my typo...actually it wasn't a typo with my computer, it was a typo in my aging brain. The regulator is new...
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This regulator was on eBay from Hawaii. No one bid on it and I offered $250 after it went off. The seller re-listed it for me and I got it for only $165. It was hard to breathe, so I pulled the cans off and squeezed the legs on the mechanism, and lubricated the contact points. Now it breathes very well indeed. Steve

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Re: Vintage Equipment Photo Section

Wed Apr 13, 2011 9:33 pm

Andy got 2 hand it 2 u that is a nice score .those r great ps hope u got them @ a good price ? thanx 4 sharing best regards
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Re: Vintage Equipment Photo Section

Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:21 pm

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I got these from Franz in Germany. They dive great, so comfortable and the buckle is solid and easy to manipulate.
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Re: Vintage Equipment Photo Section

Thu Apr 28, 2011 7:15 am

German wts/buckle .those r very pretty very rugged looking .what is the weight for each wt? that buckle system works like la spirotechnique that i own .thank u 4 sharing that is a very nice score .ps ill try and post a pic of my belt .best regards

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Re: Vintage Equipment Photo Section

Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:34 am

Wow! What did that cost to ship from over in Germany!

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Re: Vintage Equipment Photo Section

Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:12 am

I would like to get some of those for my scubamuseum which is under construction now!
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Over 400 vintage regulators in my collection

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Re: Vintage Equipment Photo Section

Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:59 pm

1969ivan1 wrote:Wow! What did that cost to ship from over in Germany!
Probably more than the price of the weights. :shock:
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Re: Vintage Equipment Photo Section

Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:02 am

sthtxdiver wrote:German wts/buckle .those r very pretty very rugged looking .what is the weight for each wt? that buckle system works like la spirotechnique that i own .thank u 4 sharing that is a very nice score .ps ill try and post a pic of my belt .best regards

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Mine are 1kg each they also came in 2kg. I would like to see the Spiro buckle very much.

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1969ivan1 wrote:Wow! What did that cost to ship from over in Germany!
Rob,
I believe it was around 245.00 toata1 with shipping. The weights were way more then the shipping however. They are a rare find i am told and very hard to come by.
kgehring wrote:I would like to get some of those for my scubamuseum which is under construction now!
Karl,
He searched long and hard to find them. But he is a great man and can help you. He will not overcharge for his time and effort. If you want something let me know and i will contact him.
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Re: Vintage Equipment Photo Section

Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:05 am

Now for something very special to go with the weights......

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All serviced and ready for summer... :D :D :D
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Re: Vintage Equipment Photo Section

Fri Apr 29, 2011 7:26 am

INFIDELxx wrote:Now for something very special to go with the weights......

All serviced and ready for summer... :D :D :D
Wow! They look great! Congratulations! 8)
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Re: Vintage Equipment Photo Section

Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:41 pm

:D I have, somewhere in my mess, the mold for those weights and all the parts of the system for about 12 to 15 weights if I remember.
If I can find it, maybe VDH would be interested to make a new mold and have some parts to make some more... :?:

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Re: Vintage Equipment Photo Section

Sat Apr 30, 2011 6:28 am

Hello,
for those interested in weight belt, here is another cool one :
The Barakuda patronius, appears in the 1962 catalog of Barakuda.
Each small weight is about 250/260 grs, as you can see you can adjust exactly the lenghth of your belt by adding part of belt.

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