What backmount diving equipment do I need for my tech courses with Yucatek-Divers?
REGULATOR SYSTEM (Hogarthian System)
1 x DIN EU 250 first stage coming from the right with: 1 x balanced second stage, 1 x long LP hose (210 cm) equipped with a small snap bolt, 1 x LP inflator hose for the wing
1 x DIN EU 250 first stage coming from the left with: 1 x balanced second stage, 1 x short LP hose (approximately 55-63 cm; the appropriate length depends on the diver), 1 x "Necklace" (Bungee), 1 x LP inflator hose in case of a dry suit configuration (appropriate length to route under the left arm), 1 x HP hose (approximately 61 cm; the appropriate length depends on the diver), 1 x SPG (if possible in bar) equipped with a snap bolt.
WING, BACK PLATE, AND STRAPS
Donut or horseshoe-shaped wing with a minimum lift of 22 litres, Inflation system (K-valve recommended) and quick-release exhaust valve, Back plate with continuous strap and crotch strap, Aluminium back plate recommended for wetsuits / steel back plate recommended for dry suits, 1 D-ring on each shoulder, 1 D-ring on the right side of the waist, 1 D-ring on the left side of the waist, 1 D-ring at the back of the crotch strap, Metal buckle for the belt + 1 additional metal buckle to hold the light case on the right side, Rubber supports for backup lights on both sides, Inflation system (K-valve recommended) and dump valve.
LIGHTING SYSTEM
1 x Main Light: Light with low-profile head or handheld light, equipped with a snap bolt, with Goodman handle or other suitable system, approximately 4 hours of autonomy (minimum 1.5x the planned duration), Minimum 1500 Lumens of power.
2 Backup Lights: Low profile, equipped with a snap bolt, approximately 4 hours of autonomy (minimum 1.5x the planned duration on the bottom), minimum 1000 Lumens of power.
THERMAL PROTECTION AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
Full wetsuit (minimum 3mm) or dry suit, diving boots, 2 masks.
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
3 x Jump Lines (spools, no reels), 1 x 120m primary reel, 1 x thigh pocket on the left side, 2 x masks, 1 x pair of fins (low-profile strap), 2 x 37m safety spools (spools, no reels), 2 x cutting tools (Easy Cutter), 1 x Nitrox computer, 1 x backup dive computer, 1 x wrist compass (or integrated into the dive computer), 1 x wrist slate (3 pages) or wet notes, 1 x navigation kit (1 snap bolt with 10 cm bungee containing 5 arrows and 5 cookies), 1 x backup navigation kit (with 3 arrows).