manni-yunk
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I typically carry an AL80 of 50% and an AL40 of o2 in the traditional manner (nose clipped to left chest D ring and bottom clipped to waist D ring).
Im playing with the idea of side mounting my Deco tanks - and NOT getting rid of my back mount main gas supply.
That being said - Ive dove with a few guys that do this recently, including a few that are 100% side mount for all gas. I am leaning towards the DR tech butt plate and their ring/bungee system (I think it is labeled as nomad bungees).
Finally - my question. My Deco tanks are rigged with 40" hoses. Will that likely be long enough if I make this switch since the tanks will be sitting a little further back? Do you guys use the same 6" HP hose for the SPG - or do you typically modify that somehow. Mine is currently bent up and tied tightly at the reg for easy viewing.
Before anyone starts screaming that I need to practice - I am not dumb. Anything I do will be a slow transition that involves lots of practice including gas switching and bottle rotation until Im completely comfortable - Im just trying to think through any gear config changes before I try this.
Im playing with the idea of side mounting my Deco tanks - and NOT getting rid of my back mount main gas supply.
That being said - Ive dove with a few guys that do this recently, including a few that are 100% side mount for all gas. I am leaning towards the DR tech butt plate and their ring/bungee system (I think it is labeled as nomad bungees).
Finally - my question. My Deco tanks are rigged with 40" hoses. Will that likely be long enough if I make this switch since the tanks will be sitting a little further back? Do you guys use the same 6" HP hose for the SPG - or do you typically modify that somehow. Mine is currently bent up and tied tightly at the reg for easy viewing.
Before anyone starts screaming that I need to practice - I am not dumb. Anything I do will be a slow transition that involves lots of practice including gas switching and bottle rotation until Im completely comfortable - Im just trying to think through any gear config changes before I try this.