Tech at the NEC Dive Show
Posted By Jeannette Copeland on 21 November 2003
The NEC at Birmingham was once again the venue for the dive show this weekend. For tech divers, there were quite a number of discoveries to check out, even some that were not present at DEMA this year. Quite honestly, I was impressed! The sheer amount of rebreathers at one dive show was phenomenal along with many new innovations for use by Tech divers above and below the water.
Custom Divers have a new buoyancy system called VBS Wings (Variable
Buoyancy System); suitable for use with most rebreathers it offers three
expandable compartments that provide variable buoyancy capability. Available
in two sizes, the largest of which has a whopping 50-76 pounds of buoyancy
per bladder. The complete systemas are supplied with harness shoulder pads,
accessory pouch and Billy rings. For a full product range,
www.customdivers.com
Central Compressor Consultants were representing the Unico mixing system.
The system can produce Nitrox, Heliair and Trimix and can be connected to
compressors of any make; providing they are in good condition and conform to
DIN 3188. The mixer is capable of creating mixes up to 40% oxygen content. A
computer program generates the formula to enter into the mixer and produce
the desired mix, which is then passed through the compressor for cylinder
filling. More details are available from
www.gascompressor.co.uk
Innes McCartney was available to sign copies of his books and chat about
searching for shipwrecks with fellow enthusiasts. His presentations at the
show were met with a huge amount of enthusiasm from the diving community.
Having seen his presentation several years ago, I would certainly recommend
it to anyone with an interest in diving wrecks, and even those without - his
passion for wrecks, especially submarines is in abundance! His books and
videos are available online at
www.periscopepublishing.com
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