Bungee length

spatman · May 31, 2011

I'm a total n00b to sidemount, but i'm looking to buy a Nomad XT soon, and i see that one of the options is bungie length. Edd's online shop offers 11", 13", 15", 17" and 19" lengths.

How do I know which would be right for me?

Thanks for your help.

Jax · May 31, 2011

Take a class. Seriously.

Rob Neto set me up with different ways to hook up the bungees, to not using them, and there are still other ways to hook up. By trying them out, I was able to settle on the way that worked the best for me (and didn't break my thumb!). YMMV

spatman · May 31, 2011

i plan to take a class, but i need to have the gear purchased before i do, since there is no rental gear or borrowable gear for me to try. so i'm going to need a starting point with bungee length.

and yes, i have sent an email to the instructor as well. but i never hurts to get more than 1 opinion.

thanks.

lowviz · May 31, 2011

spatman:
i plan to take a class, but i need to have the gear purchased before i do.........

In that case, start with 17", you won't be far off.

tbone1004 · May 31, 2011

call edd and ask. know your chest size first though.

MXGratefulDiver · May 31, 2011

I didn't buy bungees in any length ... I made my own. In fact, I went through a couple different lengths and diameters before I found out what worked best for me. I also rigged mine underneath the wing, rather than over the top.

But if you're getting the XT, and considering you're gonna be diving it up here, I am gonna recommend you get the weight plate that bolts on top of the wing.

Let's hook up before you buy so I can show you what I did ... you may decide to go a different route, but at least that way you get to see what the options are.

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

spatman · May 31, 2011

thanks for advice so far, folks.

NWGratefulDiver:
I didn't buy bungees in any length ... I made my own. In fact, I went through a couple different lengths and diameters before I found out what worked best for me. I also rigged mine underneath the wing, rather than over the top.

But if you're getting the XT, and considering you're gonna be diving it up here, I am gonna recommend you get the weight plate that bolts on top of the wing.

the weight plate is already on the list. i figured since i'm so buoyant...

edd's nomad rig comes with bungees, so i figured i'd start there. i'm sure that there will be plenty of tweaking and such happening for a while after...

tbone1004 · May 31, 2011

I went through a couple of different ones but I usually run ring bungees under the wing, and 19's I think, over the wing, if I'm diving in cold water. Nice thing with the longer ones is that you can always shorten them, and if you need to make em longer just add a quick link or two

MXGratefulDiver · May 31, 2011

spatman:
thanks for advice so far, folks.

the weight plate is already on the list. i figured since i'm so buoyant...

edd's nomad rig comes with bungees, so i figured i'd start there. i'm sure that there will be plenty of tweaking and such happening for a while after...

Then get the longest ones ... they're easy to shorten ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

Phreatic Fanatic · Jun 2, 2011

NWGratefulDiver:
. . . I also rigged mine underneath the wing, rather than over the top.

Bob is on to something good here!

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