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    Quote Originally Posted by mddiver+ View Post
    Thats the same way I've always done mine and have not had any problems with it in 6-7 yrs of diving bp/w , I didn't know there was another method used, guess I'll have to take a closer look at other peoples set up next time I'm on the boat!

    Like I said, my experience is limited to those that I have ever dove with so take it for what it is worth. I tried diving with my inflator "free" and when I rolled or inverted, it would get trapped behind me (as with the 1 other individual that I have seen dive with it free). Everybody I see diving has it connected in a fashion at least very similar to that described fisheater.

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    I've never had the need to raise it over my head...to deflate the wing I just do a quick headstand and pull the dump valve!
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    I also use the loop of bungee method. I works extremely well. Stays put but can also be raised to vent.
    The views expressed above are simply my opinion and do not necessarily bare any resemblance to the truth. As a matter of fact, they are typically a load of bunk and should be summarily disregarded.


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    A photo is worth a ............ any have one to post so we can actually see.

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    I tried diving free myself. Nothing holding the inflator hose in place. I always found myself reaching behind my back to grab a hold of it. Annoying to say the least!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jar546 View Post
    Halcyon uses a thick O-ring just the right sized attached to the D-ring

    That's what I have. Early on, I mistakenly put both inflator and inflator hose through this big O-ring. have found that just placing the inflator hose through there works to keep it in place, yet still easy to lift and extend when required.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ddmattos View Post
    A photo is worth a ............ any have one to post so we can actually see.
    From the other thread on this topic

    Strap for power inflator hose to stay on left shoulder harness webbing?

    Only difference is I (and some other posters above) only run the LP inflator hose through the bungee - NOT the corrugate hose

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