[Cerianthus]

My 2 cents (or pennies) for 1 and 2.

The port seal is a barrel seal (sealing around the port). The clamps dont push the seal tight, but just keep it from falling off.

I use a generic lanyard, wrapped around one strobe arm, then use a double ender to attach it to my shoulder D ring. Above water this makes for easier carrying as well, althoud I would never trust a bit of string to really be my only security (I like to keep it in my hands). The whole system is just long enough so that I dont have to detach it under water.

Gerard

PS: I know its been a while since I posted. Personal reasons, but the good kind. I m still working on my red sea trip pictures, and have a pile of local stuff to sort through as well. To add to that, I am going to dive this weekend as well...