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I own four HOG regulators, a sidemount BC, a lightly used BP/W (32#), a mask, fins, Predator dry suit, SMB, and a couple other incidentals. As long as Edge/HOG stays in business, I can't see going back. HOG was proactive when the first run of sidemount BC's showed a potential manufacturing...

I was taught to use the lollipop method on 6" or 9" hoses. I only dive open water and non-penetration of wrecks. I can see advantages to both setups, but I prefer not to have to move things around to see my tank pressures. And as a "big" man I can confirm that it is difficult (for me anyway)...

Why do you have an octopus in the sidemount configuration? (Or are you using an octo stripped from an original singles configuration, in which case it is a primary regardless of its original purpose?) My own opinion is that diving doubles in sidemount provides appropriate redundancy for solo...

First of all, as one who has had the privilege of taking several courses from Jim Lapenta, I want to say Jim's advice is golden. There can be no substitute for an instructor who sees the student as the center of it all. Second, I had to read this whole discussion to believe I had read your...

I'm pretty sure you win. :)

If a Lake Erie project gets underway, I'd be interested. I'm a pastor, so Sundays are a problem, but with some notice I can take vacation. Lake Erie is fun even with marginal visibility, and I don't get many opportunities to do it now that I live southeast of Pittsburgh. Anyway, I've been...

I'm 6'7" and 280#. Last week I tried to optimize my trim sidemounting an HP120 as a single with a HOG sidemount bc. After considerable effort, I was able to get it close. That being said, I would not think twice about using double HP120's, but I cannot justify the expense for another one. I...

All I have to say is: Awesome! I am really impressed with the thought that went into this BC. I am really looking forward to the flexibility of sidemount diving and especially the many options afforded by the HOG system. Thanks for letting me try yours on, Jim Lapenta.

And I'm looking forward to trying it on shortly. I plan to order one assuming it fits me reasonably well. :D

Jim, I registered right when I got home from our last meeting. I just didn't do an intro right away. BTW, my request to be approved for the repair forum has not been approved yet.

My name is Andy Spore. I've been diving for about five years now. I used to live very near Lake Erie, but now I am about 3 hours south. Hopefully this summer I'll discover some convenient places to dive along with driving to the lake. If you are anywhere near Connellsville, I'm always...

I did the TDI nitrox course followed immediately by the HOG service course. Jim Lapenta is an excellent instructor, and I look forward to working with him more in the future.