There's local diver that uses a 6 or 8 inch length of PVC pipe with a slot cut in the top as a faux can light when he doesn't use his light on a dive. Matches the size of his can light, so muscle memory for tasks is the same.
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There's local diver that uses a 6 or 8 inch length of PVC pipe with a slot cut in the top as a faux can light when he doesn't use his light on a dive. Matches the size of his can light, so muscle memory for tasks is the same.
I've been using the 7' hose for years. Recently I decided to switch to the 5' hose. I now prefer it because the routing is under my arm, rather than having to tuck it under my waist strap.
I agree. I have seen too many incidents (e.g. a mask being separated from the DM's head) where the snorkel interfered with the deployment of a long(er) hose, routed across the chest and behind the head (as it should be). A very reasonable alternative, which meets PADI standards, AND allows the DM to use a contemporary gear configuration, is a folding snorkel (Pocket Snorkel) placed either in a pocket (preferred) or bungeed to the BCD.If you are not diving overhead environments where a 7' hose is needed a 5' hose is all that is needed and eliminates the issue of where to place the extra 2' of hose. If you are teaching or DMing a 5' or 7' hose is not practicle if your shop wants you to wear a snorkel.
If you are not diving overhead environments where a 7' hose is needed a 5' hose is all that is needed and eliminates the issue of where to place the extra 2' of hose. If you are teaching or DMing a 5' or 7' hose is not practicle if your shop wants you to wear a snorkel.