Hose length advice ( getting ready for fundamentals class)

jgoodstein · May 12, 2011

I am in the process of switching hoses to start getting used to the long hose and shorter secondary hose for my GUE Fundamentals class. My track is more towards the tech then cave, but I'm not ruling anything out. I'm 6'3" (190.5 cm). My secondary hose is 26" as that seems long enough with my head fully turned to the left, but if you guys suggest different I'm all ears.

I'm debating on 5' vs 7' primary hose. I'm tall and heavy in the middle ( I'm working on it), and want to make sure that I get the right hose length, Your opinions are greatly appreciated. I figured do to my height I'm leaning to the 7', but again I defer to those better then myself for proper advice.

ScubaFeenD · May 12, 2011

jgoodstein:
I am in the process of switching hoses to start getting used to the long hose and shorter secondary hose for my GUE Fundamentals class. My track is more towards the tech then cave, but I'm not ruling anything out. I'm 6'3" (190.5 cm). My secondary hose is 26" as that seems long enough with my head fully turned to the left, but if you guys suggest different I'm all ears.

I'm debating on 5' vs 7' primary hose. I'm tall and heavy in the middle ( I'm working on it), and want to make sure that I get the right hose length, Your opinions are greatly appreciated. I figured do to my height I'm leaning to the 7', but again I defer to those better then myself for proper advice.

You should likely call the instructor that you are taking the class with and discuss this with them.

danvolker · May 12, 2011

jgoodstein:
I am in the process of switching hoses to start getting used to the long hose and shorter secondary hose for my GUE Fundamentals class. My track is more towards the tech then cave, but I'm not ruling anything out. I'm 6'3" (190.5 cm). My secondary hose is 26" as that seems long enough with my head fully turned to the left, but if you guys suggest different I'm all ears.

I'm debating on 5' vs 7' primary hose. I'm tall and heavy in the middle ( I'm working on it), and want to make sure that I get the right hose length, Your opinions are greatly appreciated. I figured do to my height I'm leaning to the 7', but again I defer to those better then myself for proper advice.

As long as you will use either a canister light or a big pocket on your waisteband ( to route the hose under), the 7 foot hose will be more comfortable and easier to use.

if you were smaller, and had nothing to route under, not even a knife scabbard, then the 5 footer could possibly be better for you.... go with the 7 footer.

Scarborough Diver · May 12, 2011

7' all the way. I'm a bit shorter than you and I have no issues with the long hose. Before I had a can light, I used to route it under an extra shears sheath that I had to keep it stowed.

fisheater · May 12, 2011

It amazed me how "short" a 7 ft. hose is once I started stowing it.

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jgoodstein · May 12, 2011

ScubaFeenD:
You should likely call the instructor that you are taking the class with and discuss this with them.

He said 7' and that seems to be the consensus here... so 7' it is.

gsk3 · May 12, 2011

Another vote for 7'. I'm 5 foot seven and still prefer the seven foot.

kathydee · May 12, 2011

I'm 5'4", and also prefer the 7 foot.

ligersandtions · May 12, 2011

Alright, if we're all doing it....I'm 5'-2" and I prefer 7'

rongoodman · May 12, 2011

I don't see any reason not to get the 7'. and the 5' is a little short for some people.

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