Oceanic Mako 1 Owner's Manual - Owner'S Guide
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Mako
OWNER'S GUIDE
EQUIPMENT SUGGESTIONS
Because the Mako’s performance can be greatly affected by excessive drag,
it is important to streamline your diving equipment as much as possible.
The following suggestions may help you go a little faster, and farther, while
diving with your Mako:
You will be moving much faster underwater and expending less energy,
and will therefore require additional exposure protection than you are cur-
rently using. Whenever water temperatures permit, however, a wet suit is
generally preferred over a dry suit, due to its snugger, more streamlined
fit. Of course, always be sure to tuck your boots under your wet suit, and
wear your gloves over the cuffs of your sleeves.
Select a smaller, low volume mask, but be sure that it provides a good seal
and fits your face comfortably. Avoid larger masks, which may feel less
comfortable and seat poorly when they are worn in strong currents.
Generally, a single bladder design is much more streamlined when deflated,
compared to most “double bag” designs. Most Oceanic BCs are of single
bladder construction. Newer models which are made with BioFlex
®
, a
revolutionary, expandable material, offer the maximum amount of lift when
inflated, and the minimum possible amount of drag when deflated.
If you use a gauge console that is attached to a high pressure hose, be sure
to keep it closely secured to your BC in such a way to prevent it from
dangling freely. This is also important to avoid fouling the propellor. If
you would to eliminate your high pressure hose, consider an Oceanic
DataTrans or DataTrans Plus integrated hoseless diving computer that
receives tank pressure information from a small radio frequency transmit-
ter that is connected to your regulator first stage.
Like a gauge console, it is important to closely secure an octopus to your
BC in such a way to prevent it from dangling freely. If you would to elimi-
nate your octopus hose, consider an Oceanic Air XS or In-Line SlimLine.
It is also important to use second stages which will not “self purge” in
strong currents, as some high performance designs have a tendency to do.
The side breathing Oceanic Omega II, for instance, is designed with a
control diaphragm that faces towards the diver, rather than straight ahead
towards an oncoming current. The very popular Delta may also be ad-
justed to maintain consistent performance when a strong current is en-
countered. Either of these top-rated models will perform excellently while
cruising at any speed with your Mako.
Mask
Exposure Protection
Buoyancy Compensator
Instrument Console
Regulator
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Be a RESPONSIBLE DIVER at all times!