left post backup LP hose length

[eelnoraa]

I somehow managed to lost my left post regulator, so I get a chance to buy some gear again. I used to have 24" LP hose for backup. But I found it not quite long enough. I could feel pull when I turn my head left. So what are you guys using? I am thinking I will need 28. I just wonder if this is typical or I have a different issue in my setup.

 

[rongoodman]

26" I think.

 

[PfcAJ]

I think 24'' is normal. A little pull when you're all the way to the left isn't a big deal, imo, but a hose flopping in the wind is a worse.

 

[lv2dive]

Do you have an apeks reg? I had the same problem and routed it slightly differently and it made a huge difference. Unfortunately I'm not in fl right this minute to be able to make sure I could explain it correctly but there is an routing alternative if you have apeks regs that may help.

 

[jwelburn]

You will need to consider the hose routing for your specific reg as well. For regulators that route like mk25s or the xtx50s with the 5th port, I find 22" to be perfect for me. For a reg that routes straight down and then over, I need a few extra inches.

 

[eelnoraa]

The reg I lost is a mk20. The lp hose is coming out from the bottom 5th port. Even that I found 24" pull. The replacement will either be another mk25 or atomic. Routing will remain similar. If 22" work for most people I really want to know why it won't work for me.

 

[PfcAJ]

The angle of your reg might make a difference?

 

[eelnoraa]

Possible. I think my 1st stagr is at about 45 degree pointing inner center. I can find some old pictures.

 

[PfcAJ]

That sounds pretty standard-issue. You sure your hose was really 24''?

 

[rjack321]

24" is pretty standard but on the apeks DS4 you can go up to 26" and not have any annoying flapping.