Wing Inflator Hose Centered or Offset

[RobPNW]

Looking at various wings for a dedicated cold water kit. On some it appears the inflator hose is centered on the back of the wing top. On others it appears offset to the traditional side. Do people have a preference and if so what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Thanks in advance.

 

[rhwestfall]

As I frequently (okay, almost all the time) dive a double hose, I prefer an offset elbow to not interfere with the can.

Someone will claim that an offset hose is harder to get air out as it may trap on the opposite side, but I'm not buying it...

Either will work...

 

[tursiops]

As I frequently (okay, almost all the time) dive a double hose, I prefer an offset elbow to not interfere with the can.

Someone will claim that an offset hose is harder to get air out as it may trap on the opposite side, but I'm not buying it...

Either will work...

I have a HOG wing, centered hose. I dislike it....in the way of my reg hoses.

 

[scubadada]

As I use the butt dump exclusively I would not care.

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

Offset.
Centered interferes with hoses. I ride my tank low so it’s worse if it’s centered.

 

[RobPNW]

Offset.
Centered interferes with hoses. I ride my tank low so it’s worse if it’s centered.

I'm leaning towards the Apeks D40 right now that has a nice offset for that very reason. Just thought I might be overthinking it but it sounds like a legit consideration.

 

[rhwestfall]

VDH wings - the right features, fantastic build, great price.

 

[crofrog]

Looking at various wings for a dedicated cold water kit. On some it appears the inflator hose is centered on the back of the wing top. On others it appears offset to the traditional side. Do people have a preference and if so what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Thanks in advance.

for single tank it seems like it works better offset to the left side, for doubles centered

 

[RobPNW]

VDH wings - the right features, fantastic build, great price.

I'll check it out thanks.

 

[RobPNW]

VDH wings - the right features, fantastic build, great price.

I took a look at the VDH 35lb wing which looks incredible especially the shell materials. I'm still leaning towards the Apeks D40 because I think the extra 5lbs would give me peace of mind. Does anyone have experience with the PSD version of the wing and can speak to the durability?