View Full Version : Why use surgical tubing?
RavenC
July 31st, 2003, 11:59 AM
Why would anyone choose to use surgical tubing for your secondary necklace over bungee?
I personally did not choose tubing and I know my reasons, but does anyone out there use tubing? Why? Can anyone tell me why someone would choose tubing? What would be the benefit?
Just asking because I don't know.
R
docmartin
July 31st, 2003, 12:06 PM
surgical tubing is less abrasive on your skin. some people when doing a lot of dives can get irritated skin from the rougher bungee. personally i use a bunjee that i run through surgical tubing. i get the greater longevity of the bungee and the comfort of the surgical tubing.
LVX
July 31st, 2003, 12:08 PM
I just use bungee. I started with surgical tubing but it broke so I went and stayed with bungee.
LVX
RavenC
July 31st, 2003, 12:11 PM
Does water not get trapped inside the tubing?
Edited to say...
Do you wear an exposure suit? Would that not compensate for skin irritation?
Scubaroo
July 31st, 2003, 12:26 PM
RavenC once bubbled...
Do you wear an exposure suit? Would that not compensate for skin irritation? If I'm not wearing a hood it's on the bare skin of the back of my neck. Guess it depends on your wetsuit/drysuit.
docmartin
July 31st, 2003, 12:35 PM
i you don't wear a hood the bungee will often end up being in contact with your skin. as for water getting trapped, why do you care? if it gets in you can also get it out. in my setup it's no issue anyway because the ends of the tubing are open and the water just drains.
RavenC
July 31st, 2003, 01:38 PM
OK Cool.
So using them together is what you are saying instead of separately. Right? Bungee for function...tubing for comfort? R
DIR Tec Diver
August 4th, 2003, 03:48 AM
bungee is much safer, less prone to tearing and problems. tubing can deteriorate in sunlight and can then rip easily. Bungee ensures that the reg is always in the exact position you need it to be and can be adjusted easily to dip your head and grab the mouthpiect with your mouth without the need to use your hands. even if I am diving wet suit there is no abrasion or uncomfort, and I would certainly never sacrifice surface comfort for inwater safety
RavenC
August 4th, 2003, 04:20 PM
Thanks for your input. R
