Primary 2nd stage hose...too long?

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• Jul 26, 2006

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My 2nd stage hose on all my scubapro's and my Dacor Viper's seem too long to me. They always want to push my 2nd stage regulator out of my mouth to the left. I tried one of the 360deg swivels but then I seemed I had to "do something" with the excess hose. The hose would have to be pointed up or out or something.

These hoses are all standard lenght that came with the regulators. What are the standard lengths?

If they are a standard length then if someone would tell me the length then I could just order one that is about 2 inches shorter or something.

Thanks

Jeremy

 

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• Jul 26, 2006

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You could also try changing to a long hose (like maybe a 7 footer) where the strain of the hose is carried on your shoulder. If that doesn't suit you, http://www.techdivinglimited.com/ has a great selection of hose lengths.

 

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Thanks WhiteSquare,
I have a "long hose" setup. But this is for my OW rec. diving setup. I would order from TDL but I don't know what the best length of hose would be.

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Jeremy

 

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• Jul 27, 2006

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JKSteger:

Thanks WhiteSquare,
I have a "long hose" setup. But this is for my OW rec. diving setup. I would order from TDL but I don't know what the best length of hose would be.

Cheers,
Jeremy

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How about a 5 ft hose? (150 cm). It should be perfect for most rigs/vests without a light cannister on your hip = aka "recreational diving".

 

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• Jul 27, 2006

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That's what I am using, 5ft for a rec. diving & 7ft for a tech diving.

 

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• Jul 27, 2006

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I'd just measure the offending hose for lenght and then order one that is 2" shorter.

Although I'll also suggest a 5' hose is a very good way to go with a recreational setup, and a 60 degree elbow or 360 swivel makes it even more comfortable and streamlined.

 

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Thanks.

Jeremy