Thank you for no-BS to the point videos. I can't stand people who ramble on and on. 👏
@RemoteViewr2 ай бұрын
This is incredibly helpful, esp the DSMB mount, thanks James.
@dclangst4 жыл бұрын
I took the plunge on some tec shorts. They cost way more than they should but it keeps things clean.
@ddacombe47522 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this was super helpful. I just got a bp/w and was scratching my head on how to attach the stuff without being a christmas tree or buying pockets and making it look like a jacket bcd 😂
@petrsedlak47614 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for showing people what kind of cutting device a pro diver is using. No 2 feet long super mega rambo knife hanging on each of your legs plus one underwater chainsaw on your chest d-ring. No. One small little ezeecut. Razor sharp. Able to cut almost anything with no effort and safe to use sice there is no blade exposed to diver's clumsy hands. That's it. I love that. You don't need anything else. Ok, my sister is also using small but strong pair of scissors hidden in sheath on her left arm. It is better for cutting fishing lines. Ezeecut is quickly loosing sharpness when used regularly. It is better to keep it sharp for emergency cases.
@peguera_eu Жыл бұрын
Amazing content! Mounted my DSMB in the very same point, gonna test it later to see if I can reach it properly mid-dive
@johnrand97994 жыл бұрын
I love your quick tips, thank you. I travel to dive and would love to see your configuration of your save a dive travel kit.
@girlwithgrit74594 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! I trained on a backplate and wing but don't have my own BC yet -- I wanted to figure out how to add everything else without adding pockets before searching for and buying each piece I need :). Thank you so much!
@jpmproductions8624 жыл бұрын
Thanks James, awesome information for newer divers that are still getting used to their equipment, while adding new accessories.
@SummersideDiver9 ай бұрын
Thanks for making this video. I just picked up a BPW system and came directly to your video to see how you mounted the accessories. Great content!
@myscubamentor4 жыл бұрын
Love the buddy reel. Had the same one for 6 years as an instructor. Still going strong
@Ellipse5064 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much James! You've been such an influence to my diving and I have just got my Apeks WTX-D30 as well and have set it up similarly to yours as it just makes sense. Heading out to volunteer for coral restoration work next week. Looking forward to diving the new setup. Dived the Mares XR before so BPWs aren't new to me. I had setup my earlier wing style BCD in a similer way to this before in a very makeshift way and have been enjoying the simplicity of your setup. My GoPro is now my 'DashCam' to just catch the stupidity of other divers 🤣... Jokes aside, both you and Mark have been a great influence to my dive journey, hence the WTX setup... Appreciate it!
@cavediver19482 жыл бұрын
James, I have been cave diving for more than 20 years and in that time I have gone through 3 lights. I always used my waist strap to mount the battery pack. Four years ago i bought a dive rite style canister light.. Mounting it on my waist strap I could not reach the on-off switch. Then I had the light bulb of thought come on. My back plate has holes down both sides. I put two worm clamps with small d-rings on the canister and two small clips on the two holes on the back plate starting at the top. The canister goes upside down allowing me to easily turn the light off or on.
@hansjorg78288 ай бұрын
Thanks James, practical tips that make my life easier and also simply explained. Good job, good channel. I would happily recommend it.
@iqbalmohamad39424 жыл бұрын
I am a new diver thanks for sharing..👍👍👍
@LachlanStringer6 ай бұрын
Best Videos what got me into diving All the best from Australia
@seanharris7546Ай бұрын
Great video! I was specifically looking for tips on securing the emergency float and like you, I wanted it tight and not flopping around
@eriksenactual4 жыл бұрын
Love the video, the bungees is a great idea might have to try it!
@HavikenHayes3 жыл бұрын
I agree, what size bungee? Looks like 1/4 or 1/8th inch?
@eriksenactual3 жыл бұрын
@@HavikenHayes to be honest I’m not sure, I’m probably gonna go with 1/4 simply because there is a spool lying around the shop I work at!
@pacediver25944 жыл бұрын
New subscriber like the way you mounted the marker with bungee will have to do that great simple ideas thanks
@ivoryjohnson46624 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting this together and listening to your fan base please show us your tech setup
@B_A_Images3 жыл бұрын
Another great video, you are making me really consider going with a backplate and wing set up.
@HellrazorDogsnDives4 жыл бұрын
Thank James !!! I keep my dsmb in a side pocket along with whistle, flashlight, slate. Stay safe !!!
@m39fan4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much sir! EXACTLY what I needed. You.Are.The.Best!
@geroithe3 жыл бұрын
Love that bungee trick for the dsmb! Gonna try it soon :)
@alanjarvis55234 жыл бұрын
Cool video James, I'm looking at getting a B/W setup, so very informative. You remind me of Mark at simply scuba, he loves his Boltsnaps Lol.
@71sagittarius Жыл бұрын
Always great helpful videos!
@evgenyverhovin30474 жыл бұрын
Hi, James! Thenk You for your quick and very useful videos )) For me: I bought apeks shirts with big pockets for wet suit config and installed big pockets on my D6Lite dry suit. I made more then 250 dives, and more then 200 of them in sidemount. I find pokets best solution for me :)
@mangocovescuba4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Love the minimalist & streamlined approach!
@DiversReady4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@slyderace2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I just ordered that gopro strap! :D
@DiversReady2 жыл бұрын
excellent!
@bigrich67504 жыл бұрын
Been diving a BP and Wing for 20 years. I’m pretty much set up exactly like you have shown except my octo is on a necklace (made of bungee) around my neck. It sits right under my chin out of the way. If I have to share air, I will give my primary reg. I always know where it is, because it’s in my mouth, and I always know where my octo is because it is right under my chin. Simply lift it into my mouth - no looking for it or struggling to pull the hose out of wherever it’s mounted. I have never had a problem with this set up. The only other thing that I have different is a lift bag rolled up under the back of the BP where you have the safety sausage.
@marpot1004 жыл бұрын
Same here buddy ...Hog rig and long hose is the way to go...frees up that D ring also!
@carlabottazzi3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos, they've been really useful so far! :)
@drewbursey60223 жыл бұрын
Great video James! I have a few questions, firstly could you do a video for your tec set up? Also how much lift do you need in your wing? Perhaps another video? Thanks!
@greg_tally4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!! Thanks James @diversready. I actually asked a similar question for you to do a video on this during your wing vs backplate setup. Awesome. Keep it coming!!!
@paolobottari82073 жыл бұрын
Great no bullshit educational video.
@Dave1955ist4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. When you did the video on plate diving you mentioned the stuff you carried but no method. Great help!
@shawnobrien53984 жыл бұрын
I like the way you mounted the SMB, but what about a finger spool attached to the SMB?
@will19264 жыл бұрын
The video I needed. Thanks James!
@tmartin65273 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a video on your expert opion/advice on where your backplate/wing should sit. How high or low and about where the tank valve should be located. Setting up a new rig and would love to know your take on it.
@drewbursey60224 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I'll try some of your tips! Could you do video for your tech set up?
@nurcahyoherawan43322 жыл бұрын
Super useful information 👌
@bulljohnson66354 жыл бұрын
What's up with the dream dive locker?
@harrypink7154 жыл бұрын
Very useful video, thanks mate
@derrickyoung28214 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Quick Tip helpful starting point. Was wondering if you could do a similar video on setting up /accessorizing a back inflate BCD. I have just got a Zeagle Ranger LTD and am struggling to not look like a Christmas Tree. Lots of D-Rings and options on the BCD but would love to see how you would set-up a similar BCD
@TritonsRealm4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing the GoPro mount at 6:14. We've been looking for a good BCD mount.
@spaceman61 Жыл бұрын
Great post, thanks. What size wing/bladder do you have there?
@zenasterling4 жыл бұрын
Since you are building your dream dive locker could you give some tips on building a dive locker? What materials/products to use and what features to include?
@rescom152 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video
@missyabado2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video !!! I have one question though. The octo drives me nuts when it’s just dangling under my arm or In front of me. Can you suggest any other way to secure it that is nice and tidy ? Right now I fold the hose and put it in a D ring. I completely understand that may not be good for the hose in the long run but that’s the only solution I have right now
@SteinStylerLP4 жыл бұрын
You could attach a 4 or 6mm bungee to your computer and compass instead of the band you use there. I did it and I'm very happy about I because it's way easier and faster to put it on my wrist. Just a small idea and keep going like that👍
@rgorji3 жыл бұрын
Love it; great video.
@aerobrain2001 Жыл бұрын
Thanks James, o it of interest, is there any reason you don’t have a reel/dsmb solution the already has the two joined together? I’m just getting back into diving and that’s something I used to use, just wondered if I’m missing a reason not to do it? Or is it dependant on reel choice ie just not ideal for the specific reel you use?! Ta
@y5king2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU♡
@m.mertyank31115 ай бұрын
Can we attach the Apeks Surelock weight system on that Deluxe harness?
@leOon475 ай бұрын
Hi there ! Do you know where one can buy the shoulder pads you have here ? Are they confortable ? I had a look at Apeks but can't find them. Can be any brand though. Thank you very much !
@OnlyKaerius2 жыл бұрын
A tech instructor taught me that the proper place for the DSMB is clipped to the butt D-ring of the harness(back of crotch strap). I have bungee around it so it doesn't dangle much.
@DiversReady2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Dive safe
@poncho_mart Жыл бұрын
I carry my compass in my divebag but never used it, i guess it’s a Florida thing where you dive out of shore’s view?
@DiversReady Жыл бұрын
Exactly right.
@jimmykabisch32584 жыл бұрын
This is great, thank you. If you were to use a clip for your octo, which one would you recommend? Thanks for your time James👌
@LarsDennert4 жыл бұрын
I prefer the little plastic ones that clip hose versus the ones that wear out the mouth piece. They have suicide clips to the d-rings but they are small and fine for recreational use. My kids use these and I have too but now use a necklace setup.
@c.patricksadowski9959 Жыл бұрын
Your thoughts on chest strap, vs no chest strap?
@svengachter72542 жыл бұрын
Never heard of a buddy reel. What for is the use of it? (instead of your "normal" reel)
@DavidSmith-yf2or4 жыл бұрын
thanks a big help
@robertelzey98102 жыл бұрын
I dive up in Indiana. So I have to wear wetsuits. What is the best way to add weight pockets. I have two on my cylinder and two on my waist straps on my backplate & wing. Please help with the best places to attach these. In Miami with steel cylinders I don’t need any weight.
@juliofrozendiver4 жыл бұрын
Hi James, I had the same question as Daniel, Could you make a video on the same idea but on wing style BCD integrated weight?.(I dive with a Zeagle). Hugs.
@francisbevacqua80143 жыл бұрын
Hello, would you do the same for a travel lite wing rig?
@jumbodog5955 Жыл бұрын
No waterproof case for the GoPro ?
@bradallen55714 жыл бұрын
Excellent!! Thank you....I had already modeled much of my rig from stealing glimpses of yours in the Divers Ready catalog of videos. I do like my octo on a necklace and I've come up with a bungee solution for my compass so I don't have to wear it all the time but can still have it with me. Do you find the inflator hose a little long and dangley when your in trim? I've wondered about making mine a little more tucked into my body but still easy to access.
@lewislawson54614 жыл бұрын
Whats the average water temp in florida? Here its 5-10c in winter 🤦🏽♂️
@herphermits3 жыл бұрын
Where do you place your weights?
@ketsuno49143 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video of your tech set up?
@oliverstubbs76374 жыл бұрын
I used to do the same with bungeeing the smb to the backplate. While diving cold water with drygloves and trying to get the smb out it got pushed through one of the bungees so that it was almost impossible to get loose. Also why not have the smb and reel as one unit?
@alle_namen_schon_vergeben7084 жыл бұрын
He does his most dives in florida. I guess if he would dive in a drysuit he wouldn't do it that way. (It may be hard to unclip the camera aswell.)
@bigrich67504 жыл бұрын
Liked and subscribed
@DiversReady4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Big Rich!
@mfoong1 Жыл бұрын
what about reef hook with pouch?
@pedrodavila88103 жыл бұрын
Where do you place the weights?
@tannermanning81184 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on full face mask/regulator combos?
@iron_panda52864 жыл бұрын
Hey James, just wondering what thickness bungee you used to attach your DSMB? Thanks
@adiands85011 ай бұрын
I know you posted your question 3 years ago but did you ever find an answer to this? Thanks
@joshknight2297 Жыл бұрын
Link us to those elastic straps
@TheLoosenit24 жыл бұрын
good video. Why not just keep your knife on your webbing to the left of the buckle, standard DIR style?
@KimonFrousios4 жыл бұрын
I guess it depends on how easily it can slide off the strap and be lost when you are kitting up/down. I wouldn't trust canvas loops without also adding a chunky weight stopper on the strap.
@ChristopherRantall3 жыл бұрын
James, just curious what's the maximum distance (hight) you have jumped from into the water for a scuba dive?
@DiversReady3 жыл бұрын
Probably about 50ft... from a helicopter!
@ChristopherRantall3 жыл бұрын
@@DiversReady Over 15 metres!!! & from a helicopter!!! That is so cool - was it videoed?
@spikehealy33123 жыл бұрын
great tips. Why the inflator hose off to the side like that?
@DiversReady3 жыл бұрын
I just moved it so I could show more on camera.
@joehopfield Жыл бұрын
Heh so info-dense I'm watching twice at reduced speed to catch everything.
@gmussiluz4 жыл бұрын
Why the corrugated hose isn't fixed to the left strap? Do you keep it loose?
@dclangst4 жыл бұрын
I put a bungee between the d ring, triglide and strap and put the inflator through that.
@gmussiluz4 жыл бұрын
@@dclangst yes, since you use a harness, it's the common way, but I wanna know why he didn't use that way :S (maybe he just forgot about it) I'm curious.
@sayziq634214 күн бұрын
Is that a D30 or D40 Wtx PSD ?
@DiversReady14 күн бұрын
That is the D30.
@sayziq634213 күн бұрын
@@DiversReady do i need a single tank adapter when i buy the d30 psd ?
@alle_namen_schon_vergeben7084 жыл бұрын
Hey, I'm thinking about how to setting up my first own regulator. And I would like to use a strap at the second stage that goes around my neck so my buddy can just take my second stage from me and I can use the strapped one. How should I make that? Yellow for the strapped one or for the one in my mouth (which I want him to take)?
@oliverstubbs76374 жыл бұрын
alle_namen_schon_vergeben check out the DIR diving videos on KZbin to see how to set it up. I think DIR 1 and DIR 3 have it. Search for those
@alle_namen_schon_vergeben7084 жыл бұрын
@@oliverstubbs7637 thank you, I'll watch them ^^
@alle_namen_schon_vergeben7084 жыл бұрын
@@oliverstubbs7637 ehm, from which channel? :D
@alle_namen_schon_vergeben7084 жыл бұрын
@@oliverstubbs7637 oh okay. I found one. But at that one both are black? Is that how you use it? I thought about buying a complete set :)
@oliverstubbs76374 жыл бұрын
alle_namen_schon_vergeben “DIR 1” from james garret and “DIR 3 VIDEO” from dan volker
@MrLycraCladChamp4 жыл бұрын
Can you do the same video but with a jacket and back inflate style BCD.
@BuddySpike1014 жыл бұрын
Put shaving foam in your mask then wipe it off. It stops the mask from misting up. You could also spit in it but shaving foam works better and is more readily available than anti mist stuff that you can buy online.
@gerardogutierrez484 жыл бұрын
I have seen divers show proper trim but never seen a how to adjust trim, where, how and affects of weight . So in other words a how to adjust trim in the water not on a work bench
@hansdaniels69634 ай бұрын
Please never secure octopus like this. If you suddenly need it it's to far away! Learnt by experience