Alec, The Argonaut Kraken is a gem just gave myself a Christmas present...Bryan of Vintage Double Hose hand builds each of his regulators they are a master piece of of old and new...started diving in 65 with a double hose from US Divers here in Beverly, MA...just had the Kraken configured with a console on the high pressure port, a BCD inflator hose and a second air source off 2 of the 3 low pressure ports...tested the draw of the Kraken off a tank in the shop, smooth as as warm butter...this Sunday will take it to the pool for a closed water test...very happy to be back to the double hose never liked the single hose with bubbles in my eyes blocking the view and the constant sound of the bubbles rumbling by my ears.
Great video. Love hearing about the vintage equipment and the how's and why's things were made. Pretty cool story about the spile too. I've never seen them used but am old enough to remember when they were used just as you describe. They're probably still used to some extent I imagine.
Mike Nelson used the non return valve in seahunt didn't he I giggle cuz before he puts it in his mouth he gives it a quick blow Anyways another great video Alec Kevin I'm gonna mention you cuz the behind the scenes guys never get enough credit you make Alec videos great I can just imagine the light setup and cameras you are using Keep up the good work have fun stay wet Ray
Boy you have no idea what I go through to make Kevin's videos look good!! Thanks and you're right. My 10 minutes of fame depends 100% on Kevin's talent and hard work. I talk up a storm, laugh and joke for 10 minutes; then Kevin works for 2+ hours to produce what you see, on every video. And you may have noticed that we have no advertising, no sponsors, no pop-ups, no brand names. You're also right about Mike. He often would blow into his mouthpiece, underwater and on the surface, making a big show of clearing water but in reality, the reg he was using had non-return valves. But It sure looked good to a 10 year-old boy! Go Mike!! Thanks for your comments Raymond. Alec
I have a video on my Vintage Scuba playlist with these in it ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WJi8CZNrmys.html&index=1&list=PLzEmTMig18QPrSYJwI_v7lEoxTMuSYzys Alec
Another great video. I saw at the end of the video you have been an instructor since 1975 (before I was born) I completed my DM about a year ago and will likely take the instructor course next year. I was wondering if you had an opinion about certifications for life? Do instructors ever have to get re-certified? During my DM I had to do a timed swim/snorkel/tread. I have seen instructors that there is NO way they could complete these skills no less an equipment exchange. I know that instructors have to maintain their membership and do some basic continuing education on changes in the courses, but I feel that instructors should have to re test at least on the basics periodically maybe every 10 years. Thoughts?
Modern rebreathers are very sophisticated and have all manner of non-return valves. Some are for diver convenience and some are for safety (non-mixing or air/gas/water). It as easy to clear a rebreather mouthpiece as it is a modern regulator. Alec
Hi Alec! Right now my Kraken are store in a dry and avoid sunlight in a closet waiting for my dive trip. Do you think I have to get a bag and wraparound the reg completely and store it
There is. start with my friend Rob at: www.thescubamuseum.com. He sells lots of vintage gear, parts and great t-shirts. If not sure about parts, use their Contact section to email Rob. Tell him Alec sent you. A.
I hope you can answer this but I saw a New England vintage regulator for $325 do you think that’s work the money? I know it needs some fixing up from what I saw.
