Octopus Holder Problem

[JustJoe]

But I did lose about 5 minutes on the Pina site. Thanks for the link.

Joe

 

[matt_unique]

I recently got one of those yellow ball octopus holder gizmos. I've noticed that when I'm doing my surface swims, the octopus seems to free flow a little. I think it's because the ball orients the regulator upside down, which naturally causes a free flow.

Previously I was just tying it off using one of those elastic string with with sliding clasp thingys, and never had this problem. I think because it oriented the regulator sideways, not upside down.

Anyone know what's going on?

I had the same problem with the traditional yellow holder. I found another holder that keeps the mouthpiece against your suit (parallel with the reg in your mouth). This stopped the free flowing. I now use the necklace but this other holder I found solved the problem.

--Matt