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Mike Wallace <[log in to unmask]>
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SCUBA or ELSE! Diver's forum <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 4 Jul 2003 08:32:23 -0500
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> Mike Wallace wrote:
>
> > Halcyon must have changed again since then Lee. The two sets I just got
> don't
> > have to be snapped into place. They are just the plastic buckles but
> stainless
> > steel instead.
>
> Once again, context enters the picture to confuse me.  What you describe is,
> in fact, not what I was talking about.  The buckles I'm talking about are
> designed to quick release.  They're two parts, one with a slot at each
> corner, the other with a U shaped stainless rod that fits into the slots.
> They connect and the cam is closed to complete the connection and secure the
> tank.  It's very different from being a stainless version of the plastic
> ones I have.

I finally realized they were different at some point. I have seen bands similar
to what you describe above on some BC or another. I wasn't very impressed with
them.


>
> Now that I know what you're talking about, I understand why you like them so
> well.  I'll be looking for some myself.  My plastic ones have been fine, but
> I'd much rather have stainless ones.  I'll look for a picture of what I'm
> talking about and pass the address on to the list.

Brownies probably has them in the store for you look at, next time you get by
there

Mike


>
> Lee


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