How long of hose on Primary and why?

[JeffG]

Another question is that in a dive with no penetration going on, is a 7' necessary or is a 5' enough for the advantage I'm looking for. I understand the advantage is that the buddy doesn't have to be hugging me in order to be using it.

5' is enough hose. Even 40" would work too.

 

[JessH]

Jess, try putting a pair of shears on your right waist strap and tucking the hose under that. I found it to work quite well.

How tall are you? I tried it but the loop from the hose hangs down too far to tuck under a pair of shears or knife. I am 5'8. As I said I am happy with tucking the hose into my waistband.

~Jess