I'm getting ready to set up my first sidemount regs. For my sidemount course, my instructor had me try SPGs in the various positions. Being a technophile, I'll be resolving SPG placement issues by using two transmitters for my Perdix AI instead of SPGs.
What I'm unsure of is whether the transmitters should go directly on the first stages pointing down or placed on 9" (23cm) hoses and tucked under the top band. For backmount, I recognize that putting the transmitter directly on a first stage increases the chances of it being broken off due to negligent handling. But in sidemount, it seems like it would be in a somewhat more protected position than backmount. A direct connection eliminates additional failure points. It also decreases the gap between the transmitter and the computer.
What's your thoughts/personal practice?
What I'm unsure of is whether the transmitters should go directly on the first stages pointing down or placed on 9" (23cm) hoses and tucked under the top band. For backmount, I recognize that putting the transmitter directly on a first stage increases the chances of it being broken off due to negligent handling. But in sidemount, it seems like it would be in a somewhat more protected position than backmount. A direct connection eliminates additional failure points. It also decreases the gap between the transmitter and the computer.
What's your thoughts/personal practice?