Hi, I'm new to scuba diving and my instructor uses rubber hose for his regulator. It seems like Miflex is the latest thing. Which is better, Miflex or rubber hose? He's got problem replacing the techflex as well, anyone knows where it can be bought in singapore or online? Thanks!
Techflex vs Miflex
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ajduplessis
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IMO stick to rubber. The miflex hoses (long hose/primary) build up memory over time and they are buoyant in water. I our group all the divers that gave them a try is back to rubber. I do use the very short HP miflex hoses on my stages without any regrets thus far.
I use Airflex or whatever from dive rite (i think?), one of my sets is in rubber. It doesn't really matter, except when scratching on your skin...
I have a preference for the flex because it allows for slightly neater routings, however it breaks more easily as I already almost got through a hose in 60 dives (I have to say I've been rough on it).
I have a preference for the flex because it allows for slightly neater routings, however it breaks more easily as I already almost got through a hose in 60 dives (I have to say I've been rough on it).
Texasguy
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Love Miflex, however, on gear express site, there is a comparable brand for half the price of Miflex.
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The braided hoses are much lighter. They are, thus, floaty since they take up the same volume.
The long ones do have a memory effect but they do remember the usual position so over time the memory effect seems less over time. (But that's with diving every day all the time).
Braided hoses are much much more flexible. If you are using a reg with the hose routed over the shoulder, using a braided hose makes that position bearable for me. I cannot really use rubber hoses route over the shoulder because they pull constantly in comparison.
The long ones do have a memory effect but they do remember the usual position so over time the memory effect seems less over time. (But that's with diving every day all the time).
Braided hoses are much much more flexible. If you are using a reg with the hose routed over the shoulder, using a braided hose makes that position bearable for me. I cannot really use rubber hoses route over the shoulder because they pull constantly in comparison.
I bought a Miflex hose last year in Singapore, I think it was at Waikiki on Crawford Lane, it was certainly off N. Bridge Road up from the Intercontinental Hotel where I was staying.
I have not had any memory issues with any of my Miflex long hoses so far.
I have not had any memory issues with any of my Miflex long hoses so far.
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