scuba127
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Question on regs for side mount: Do regs with rotary turrets on the first stage help alot with hose routing or is this feature just nice to have? Thanks in advance.
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EzeeDiver
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I don't see much of a difference either way. I use Aqualung Legends as my sidemount regs and my hoses are streamlined and have never posed any issues, even in some of the small passages I've gotten stuck in. And that's over 300 dives in sidemount with those regs.
ucfdiver
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In your experience, do you find these regs much easier for cave diving?
He's not a cave diver, James.
Kevin Carlisle
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It shouldn't make a difference at all. You have plenty of options for hose routing if you know your system.
ucfdiver
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I figured as much. Just as someone who's new to sidemount, I like to know how much experience the person suggesting ideas has before adopting them. Part of the reason why I PM people I know rather than post on public boards for advice...
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My experience is opposite yours. I've had much better luck using DST first stages with a rotating turret for side mount. However, I've got 4 regs (Apeks Tek3 all ports on same side) that I'd love to put back to work. Could you post some pictures of your hose routing?
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Max
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I tried both sidemount and both work, both offer pros and cons and whether one is better or not depends in part on what you are trying to with your configuration and in large part on personal preference.
I think that you will find that either will work. Just use what you have and do some experimenting to find the best routing that works for you. Personally I use DS4's for my first stages. The right tank has the long hose and drysuit inflator hose and the left has a 28" hose to bungeed second stage and my BC inflator. Hope this helps
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