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RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Steinke Hoods OUT OF STOCK
Hi Alex,
I guess I am too slow. I would have taken 10 or 12 of them. Please put
me on the waiting list and let me know If you have anyone change their
mind.
Regards,
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org
[mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org] On Behalf Of Alec Smyth
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:44 AM
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Steinke Hoods OUT OF STOCK
Wow, that was fast. I only posted the offer last night but have already
received "orders" that cleaned out the stock. The nice thing is I got
exactly the same number requested as I had on hand, so I haven't had to
turn anyone down. But unfortunately I can't meet any new requests.
One thing I forgot to mention is my employer has implemented anti-spam
software. Off list, I just acknowledged all orders received. It is
theoretically possible that someone wrote me and I didn't receive the
message. So if you have not heard back regarding your inquiry, my
daytime number is 703-838-5575; feel free to call.
Thanks,
Alec
-----Original Message-----
From: Alec Smyth
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:55 PM
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Steinke Hoods available to PSUBS members
Hi friends,
The US Navy has used a simple submarine escape device called a Steinke
Hood for decades. It is basically an inflatable life jacket with a
couple of extras. There are overpressure valves to avoid it exploding as
the air in the jacket expands on the way to the surface. And there is a
hood that traps a bubble of air in which the person breathes on the way
up. Once on the surface, the hood removes with a zipper. The Navy is in
the process of replacing these hoods with a British version that works
on the same principle but is a full body suit, to improve one's odds
once floating on the surface in cold water.
I recently purchased a surplus Steinke Hood for Solo on eBay. In
communicating with the seller after the auction, I found out he had 16
of them, and he offered me a ridiculously low price. Carsten told me he
could use 6 of them for Euronaut, so I took the plunge and got all 16
imagining some other folks here could put them to good use. A typical
PSUB bailout kit is a scuba tank, good only to scuba depths. My
understanding is the US navy has used these to about 600 feet, and the
British suits have come up from 1,000. Perhaps we have someone from the
navy in the house who can tell us more about that.
The cost to me was only $31 per unit, so anyone on the list is welcome
to purchase one at the same price plus shipping. To minimize
correspondence here, PLEASE CONTACT ME OFF LIST.
These units were made in 1995 and look as though they've never been out
of their bags. Incidentally, the pouches they come in are about
9"x6"x4", pretty compact. I opened up a couple and they all had an
attached whistle and nose clip. The one problem I have had with them is
I can't get my head through the hole... no teasing me please!!! I don't
see any size label, so maybe it's just that the flexible neck cuff is
less flexible 8 years after being made. In any case, I think I'll make a
modification to mine to get my head through, either just cutting out a
larger hole or perhaps doing the same and adding a neoprene skirt. But
I digress.
I loaded two pictures on the PSUBS picture exchange, one of the pouch
and one inflated:
http://www.prismnet.com/~moki/subfiles
In addition, here are links to a more detailed description I found
online:
http://www.dcfp.navy.mil/mc/articles/flash/071099J.htm
http://www.dcfp.navy.mil/mc/articles/flash/110200C.htm
Again, please contact me offline. It's first come, first served.
rgds,
Alec
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