bradknapp
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what is the average or recommended hose length for the bcd? i have a 29 inch hose and it appears to be long and bows out over the left shoulder. is a 26 inch hose more appropriate?
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what is the average or recommended hose length for the bcd? i have a 29 inch hose and it appears to be long and bows out over the left shoulder. is a 26 inch hose more appropriate?
The designer of my back plate and wing (DSS) has observed the following:
1. You need to fully extend the power inflator hose towards the surface when dumping air.
2. Most divers hold the inflator hose at eye level so they can hear and see the bubbles coming out.
3. Holding the hose not fully extended creates a loop ( U ) in the hose which does trap air in the bladder.
4. Given items 1 through 3 he designs the inflator hose to reach the mouth and no further. so if you hold it like most people do, then it is fully extended.
I first read the OP question to imply that he was referring to the low pressure hose from the first stage reg to power inflator hose, which should not need a large bow.
As far as the power inflator hose velcro retaining strap is concerned, I bypass it while diving because it does not allow full extension to release air on my Scubapro Knighthawk. I also usually prefer to use a dump valve to get better deflation.
You can just put the LP inflator hose under the velcro hose retainer and leave the corrugated hose out. That way you have full use of your corrugated hose and it still stays in place better, even if it's a little long....So my question is, most BCD's I see have this strap to hold the inflator hose in place. When I descend, should I take it out of the strap so I can hold it higher, thus getting all of the air out. Then strap it back down as I'm descending?