dumpsterDiver
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Pay close attention to the order of operations I suggested.
I still don't think Ow divers should be practicing shutting down their air supply when they have no redundancy. If you can't get the inflator hose back on, then abort the dive (or dive without the hose connected) but shutting down your only air supply at depth, is a not a solution i would teach for something that is not much more than an inconvenience.
I've said this in several posts before, but the standard scuba inflator hardware is CRAP. Look at what mechanics use for air tool.. They aren't wearing cold water gloves and they would NEVER put up with a tiny little knurled ring that is prone to corrosion and could result in death due to an uncontrolled ascent.
When will the whole industry change over to a more friendly connector..?? It is the EXACT same crappy cheap hardware we have had for like 35 years!! That is one reason I like the Air 2, you can actually disconnect it,, quickly, reliably and with thick gloves and cold hands. Of course it IS harder to reconnect.. but an uncontrolled BC inflation situation is an emergency and a quick disconnect is important.