Dumb Question scubapro cam bands

[Hike]

I recently bought a scubapro tek pure complete system and i just received it the other day and i have a question about the cam bands. When I go to close the cam (no tank being used) the cam will not close fully (it closes but will not stay in place) so if i pull it flips opens. I am assuming this is just because there is not enough pressure on it when i close it and when i put it on a tank it will not be an issue. I know this is a pretty dumb question, but I asked one of the sales people at leisurepro and they told me they should close and not reopen regardless. The biggest problem is, I am in China right now and set to go diving at layang layang in a few weeks on a liveaboard, so while i cant wait to try out this new kit, i have reservations about bringing it.

As I said i am in china and i dont own a tank and there really arent dive shops around unless i go to hong kong.

 

[Damselfish]

SP cambands don't really close firmly unless they're on a tank. Perhaps you could find something like a large pipe to try it out on and make you feel confident in it before you go.

 

[dumpsterDiver]

stick your leg in it...

 

[merxlin]

They will open up unless under tension. There is nothing to "hold" them closed.

 

[Hike]

thanks, I feel a lot better now. I had a feeling that was the case, but got a little concerned when leisure pro told me differently.

 

[SCUBAPRO Harry]

Yes, it is the tension that ensures closure; finding a cylinder of some sort to match a tank would allow you to adjust and test before travel.