JeffG
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Yes...use the right equip for the each config. Some things you can get away with some compromise...but this stuff...I wouldn't compromise. The cost of being wrong is too great.scubadobadoo:
Bungee for bkup without the long hose?
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JeffG
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LOLRick Inman:
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scubadobadoo
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Uncle Pug:Someone sneak up and grab the reg under your chin because it has a yellow face plate? Not likely.
But if you are worried about it use the yellow face plate reg as your primary and bungee the other one.
Which will no doubt bring up an objection in your mind, "But my octo is an inferior reg... why would I want to use that as my primary?"
Which brings up a couple of questions in my mind, "Why would you want to hand an inferior reg to an OOA?" and "Why isn't your backup/octo the same reg as your primary?"
Which (last question) would probably be answered, "Because that is what they sold me at the LDS."
Which would also answer the first question.
Yeah. You said it. Very good post. The more I dive the more I end up with a ton of gear left over from previous configurations as my diving gear evolves. I used to ask myself why someone was selling just the old rubber straps from fins or just the octo or a 7mil suit or a new AL80 or my old stab jacket...the list goes on...
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Rick Inman:
I have been tasting it for some time now...LOL!
You know you've had it when McMaster-Carr is listed in your favorites.scubadobadoo:
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Rick Inman:
LOL LOL and still LOL...Yeah that one showed up about 3 months ago. Just view my recent posts and you will find me in the BP/W section, Spring Strap section...LOLOLOL. Sad really. It's a darn good thing my wife is as addicted as I am or I would really be in trouble! Well, atleast Christmas shopping has been easier since we started diving.
I'll say this though---diving has been expensive for both of us but since we started we have had a blast together and we have both lost 35 pounds each realizing that being out of shape divers could kill us. I'll trade all that for several thousand any day.
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If you're looking for the least expensive option...
25 bucks will get you a 22" backup hose reg from 5thD. Stick your 290 on it...don't worry about the color...and bungee it under your chin. Then take the hose from the 290 and put your s600 on it. Then route it under your arm as your primary (a swivel or elbow fitting at the second stage will reduce mouth fatigue). The length of a standard octo hose is fine for open water use... even some of the most accomplished DIR folks use this hose length for OW.
Now you can donate your primary s600 and go to your bungied backup 290.
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...if your wife has an identical rig...steal her s600!
I wouldn't suggest a 7 footer if you plan on sticking with a BC. I suppose it could be done...I'm picturing a hose retainer on the BC's right-side waist D-ring or using a weight belt under which you could tuck the long hose. But really a long hose routes best with a BP/wing.
or just bite it...order a BP/wing, a hose set and a second mk25/s600. You'll soon be on your way to doubles! Oh...don't forget a brass and glass SPG and a wrist guage of your favorite flavor!
25 bucks will get you a 22" backup hose reg from 5thD. Stick your 290 on it...don't worry about the color...and bungee it under your chin. Then take the hose from the 290 and put your s600 on it. Then route it under your arm as your primary (a swivel or elbow fitting at the second stage will reduce mouth fatigue). The length of a standard octo hose is fine for open water use... even some of the most accomplished DIR folks use this hose length for OW.
Now you can donate your primary s600 and go to your bungied backup 290.
or
...if your wife has an identical rig...steal her s600!
I wouldn't suggest a 7 footer if you plan on sticking with a BC. I suppose it could be done...I'm picturing a hose retainer on the BC's right-side waist D-ring or using a weight belt under which you could tuck the long hose. But really a long hose routes best with a BP/wing.
or just bite it...order a BP/wing, a hose set and a second mk25/s600. You'll soon be on your way to doubles! Oh...don't forget a brass and glass SPG and a wrist guage of your favorite flavor!
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Stephen Ash:
I already have the new wrist gauge and the new BP/W. I must say, the BP/W has been one of the best purchases next to spring strap. Good god my lips are stained bright red already!
My wife is less convinced about the possible change than I am. Her thought is, "Out of air? Here's my octo dude!" BTW, I think she really likes her reg so no way I'm taking it!As for the long hose, I'm still not totally convinced about that LONG hose around my neck eventhough it does make perfect theoretical sense to me. I will always be a recreational diver and won't get into doubles. Sounds like crap, but I know that. I am very aware of my limits. I just don't have the proper mind set or the interest in challenging myself underwater to contiue too far down the tech diving road. We (wife and I) really just like fish watching but we still want to do that in the safest way possible. Even after 125 dives we have no interest in diving below 100 feet and still prefer shallow reefs over deep wrecks. Nonetheless, when the sh3$#T hits the fan we want to know we will be ready. Even conservative divers can run into trouble.
I got a BP/W because it's very versatile in cold and warm water, not because it was more technical. I got a dry suit because it kept me warmer. I got a wrist gauge because it was easier to look at. I took a nitrox course because it may be safer to use in some cases. I took a rescue course to...you get the idea. Other than taking the LA scuba course when we move out west, we are pretty much done with classes for now.
Just some perspective on what kind of divers we are and where we see ourselves in the future. Hopefully that will explain why we are not sure if we are ready to go further with more changes and MORE MONEY too. Thanks again all for your posts. Again, just thinking and writing out loud...sometimes it helps formulate what I really am thinking... :bonk:
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