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Looking for Aquadyne Air Hat GS-2 Info.
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Hi Guys. Just bought an Aquadyne Air Hat GS-2 for my collection and was wondering if anyone has any information about these hats? I know they were set up to use with a rebreather/reclaiming system…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Doug Smith Oct 4, 2011.
Russian Diving helmet
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Hi Guys: Has anyone used one of the old Russian copper helmets? I just bought one for my collection along with the suit and would like to make it workable but a couple of things have me scratching…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Doug Smith May 22, 2011.
Bill Gardner
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Hi Everyone: It tears me up to have to post this but I was contacted by Laurie Gardner (Bill's sister) last night. Bill passed away in August from a heart attack. I am posting this, with her…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by tony karlsson Nov 15, 2010.
Mounting Video Cameras to helmets
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Hey Guys: Can anyone tell me where to find mounting brackets for a video camera / light for a Superlite 27. I've seen quite a few pictures with the brackets mounted where a welding shield usually…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Doug Smith Jul 29, 2010.
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Doug Smith replied to Ron Austin's discussion Golf ball diving anyone?"LOL - do they provide a hard suit???"
Doug Smith replied to Doug Smith's discussion Looking for Aquadyne Air Hat GS-2 Info."Makes sense to me
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"As you boy's know Kirby Morgan keeps working gasp per breath on regulators so they breath easy. There is a free flow valve that works just great, all the air you need with no effort.
You have a 5120 sitting on deck running on idel and the…"
Doug Smith replied to Doug Smith's discussion Looking for Aquadyne Air Hat GS-2 Info."Hey Jeremy:
I'm not sure I follow. Why wouldnt you dive an air hat? They are still the standard in Europe and parts are readily available for repairs. Everyone I've talked to that has one loves it. As for the…"
Bill West replied to Doug Smith's discussion Looking for Aquadyne Air Hat GS-2 Info."Interesting, I liked the AH2 and it is still in production in Europe as the AH5. It has been slightly modified to prevent separation of the hat from the neckring. These hats are still sought after and used inland and in contaminated waters. Honestly…"
Doug Smith replied to Doug Smith's discussion Looking for Aquadyne Air Hat GS-2 Info."Thanks for the tip Fred. I'll check it as soon as it gets here."
"Notice: The Aquadyne AH-2 and GH-2 helmet made by General Aquadyne in Santa Barbara can come loose from its neck ring. The helmet is attached to the male ring by glue resin and must be check for hairline cracking at its joint. Could create a…"
Dave replied to Doug Smith's discussion Looking for Aquadyne Air Hat GS-2 Info."A beautiful hat Doug. I am just finishing the rebuild of my old Swindell (on a breastplate).
When that is done, I will have to start looking for an Aquadyne."
Bill West replied to Doug Smith's discussion Looking for Aquadyne Air Hat GS-2 Info."Yes it does give full control like heavy gear, you will love it once you get used to it.Being able to hover can mak libfe easy. I guess the guys I know have short fat necks, hell I admit I do."
"As you know you must jock down both helmets or they will float up.
The yoke will not have to be cut down as it will fold into itself.
If you want an open suit like standard gear and use the exhaust for control do not glue a neck seal to the neck…"
Bill West replied to Doug Smith's discussion Looking for Aquadyne Air Hat GS-2 Info."You may have to shorten the yoke. Depending on your neck,I have to but don't have much a neck.Ditto for the Swindel BTW."
Doug Smith replied to Doug Smith's discussion Looking for Aquadyne Air Hat GS-2 Info."LOL - now thats really funny Fred. I happen to have a Desco yoke here but no Desco helmet. Guess I just have to find a suit to put it on. Thank you very much
Doug"
"You can buy the yoke for a Desco Air hat and it will fit the GH-2 neckring.
then attach it to any dry suit."
Doug Smith replied to Doug Smith's discussion Looking for Aquadyne Air Hat GS-2 Info."While I'm on the subject - Anyone know where I might find a used suit with the yoke to mate with this helmet?
Doug"
Doug Smith replied to Doug Smith's discussion Looking for Aquadyne Air Hat GS-2 Info."Hi Fred:
Thanks for the info. I wondered about the valve on the hose connection. It just didnt look right to me.
Hi Bill:
I cant wait to try it out myself. I understand they are quite comfortable. I've contacted…"
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- At 3:38pm on December 21, 2011,
Zachary Ashmore said… First off we want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday! It's that time once again! Christmas sales are in place and running until the New Year!
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- At 11:21am on June 21, 2011,
Jerry Babin said… 256-312-9503
- At 9:46am on May 29, 2011,
Jerry Neff said… - Hi Doug The helmet is called a Neff-Ducey. In 1965 my then tender and my self designed and built this helmet. My diving career was about to come to an end due to hand jetting ear infections. Joe Savoie had invented the first light weight diving helmet but at that time he had stopped building them. So Mike and I decided to build our own. Historical Diving Society has these and other diving helmets listed under modern diving. Thanks for asking. Jerry
- At 2:48am on May 19, 2011,
paramjitsinghsoor said… - hi smith how r you i am paramjitsingh soor IMCA diver from south africa .i am working now dubai as a asistance supervisor ..but i want to come in canada do you help me for it pls this is frount off you my humble request pls don,t ignore and help me i am verry thinkfull to you ..
- At 8:37am on April 27, 2011,
Rick Thomas said… - Hi Doug, no problem, this site is like that; friends first! Glad you like Desco's restoration; I was impressed with their craftsmanship...
- At 7:16am on January 17, 2011,
Tony Groom said… Doug
I'm really glad you enjoyed DIVER. The new one has only been out a few weeks and its going really well. Have a look at my web site. www.deep-sea-diving.com
Tony
- At 6:01am on January 17, 2011, Tony Groom said…
Doug
Which one are you reading?
TG
- At 2:35pm on October 14, 2010,
Rodney Hall said… - Great...!
- At 9:35am on October 14, 2010, Rodney Hall said…
- We practiced that in school so I was used to it. With the mixed-gas rig we had a small pulley to keep the hat off our shoulders while sitting standby.
- At 11:58am on October 13, 2010, Rodney Hall said…
- Yes, it is...back in 1980 as a standby diver doing pier inspections in Diego Garcia!
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