Necklace Octo holder

MG11 · Feb 21, 2012

Who uses one for normal, non tech diving.

My Air Hog Reg set is setup with a really long hose for tech diving and am planning on using it like tech divers by using the Necklace octo holder and breathing off of the long hosed reg and tucking the excess.

Mike

Dr Dog · Feb 21, 2012

I do, I am a rec diver, but I plan on moving into tech, so I use that cnfg now

fjpatrum · Feb 21, 2012

I use one on a "standard" length (maybe 28 inches???) octo because every other keeper I've tried is useless. Plus, it keeps the thing out of the way and not snagging on stuff. I also use a the same length hose on the primary I use.

EDIT: I am not nor do I plan to be a "tech" diver. Some things just make sense, though.

FuzzyNutz · Feb 21, 2012

Yep, rec diver here. 7 foot primary and octo on the necklace. I do plan on going tech over the next few years, but this setup makes sense to me regardless of environment.

fisheater · Feb 21, 2012

I agree.

Recreational only, but I find the long hose/bungeed octo to be superior, especially in kelp and around boats.

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k ellis · Feb 21, 2012

I am in the planning stages to get one of these for my recreational dives. I currently have an Octo-Z but for the purposes of assisting in classes I have added an octo to my gear. I dont mind it hanging on my bcd for the classes but like the fact of having it closer and easier to reach and obtain in the event of an emergency.

Saxatilis · Feb 21, 2012

Many of the divers I know use the long hose configuration. I mean even if your not doing wreck or cave, do you really want to have to be that close in an ooa situation? What if you have to travel a short distance or deploy a lift bag? Every diver has his (or her) own way of doing things but I believe a long hose configuration just makes more sense. Dive safe!

ddmattos · Feb 21, 2012

Shock cord backup reg holder. The best and keeps it where it should be. IMHO....The foundation of a tech rig should be standard for all diving. Backplate and wing with long /short hose configuration. Simple and efficient.

Mr Carcharodon · Feb 21, 2012

There is noting "tech" about a bungied backup and long hose primary. It is simply a configuration that works well for air shares and is streamlined. Those are not "tech" skills. Those are skills every diver should have. You can use a 5' hose if you prefer over a 7' hose which leaves nothing to tuck in.

Peter_C · Feb 21, 2012

My g/f started in a Hogarthian setup with a long hose and bungeed backup. After class she remarked "I really like my bungee backup, since I always know right where it is". Both of our backups are on 24" hoses. I use a 7' primary hose, and she still uses a 5' hose until she is ready to add a can light to the mix.

This configuration in the link below works perfectly for warm water, cold water, rec, and tech. There is no reason to try to change it since it has evolved over many years, by some of the most experienced divers there are. I would strongly recommend taking a few minutes and at least read thru it.
Equipment Configuration | Global Underwater Explorers

Necklace Octo holder

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