A few sections of bike inner tube slices stretched over a d-ring on webbing stops it from flattening onto the webbing.
Sorry, I cannot picture how you do it. Do you have a photo ?
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A few sections of bike inner tube slices stretched over a d-ring on webbing stops it from flattening onto the webbing.
Ah, now we are talking about something that's not "basic". I'm usually sidemount in a cave (Petrel AI) or on a CCR (O2 on Right Chest D-Ring, Dil on Left Chest D-Ring). I've been through a number of restrictions, and have never had an issue.When there is a restriction during a cave dive,
I seem to just miss the ring and make it flat with my hand.
Yeah, this is a silly reason to do something. 98% of cave divers don't want or need DIR conformity. In fact, many openly mock the idea that one solution works for everybody. I don't rig out my various kits the same way because that would be dumb. What's the point? I'm not going to clip side mount SPGs on my left belt D-Ring. I'm not going to separate my O2 and Dil gauges from their Manual Add Valves on my CCR. I don't try to rig Rosie, my diesel tractor like my zero-turn or Vanessa, my dive van. The gas gauges are (gasp) in different places and the zero turn doesn't even have one! Somehow, I'm smart enough and flexible enough to switch from one to the other with no issues. Humans adapt readily to different situations.Which in turn is only relevant if you plan to progress further.
For the left over the shoulder route is the hp hose separate or attached to the inflator hose? Do you unclip to view or you can see the gauge without unclipping? 24” hose with a 2” brass and glass spg?Yeah, this is a silly reason to do something. 98% of cave divers don't require or need DIR conformity. In fact, many openly mock the idea that one solution works for everybody. I don't rig out my various kits the same way because that would be dumb. What's the point? I'm not going to clip side mount SPGs on my left belt D-Ring. I'm not going to separate my O2 and Dil gauges from their Manual Add Valves on my CCR. I don't try to rig Rosie, my diesel tractor like my zero-turn or Vanessa, my dive van. The gas gauges are (gasp) in different places and the zero turn doesn't even have one! Somehow, I'm smart enough and flexible enough to switch from one to the other with no issues. Humans adapt readily to different situations.
While it's great to get advice from all the years, upon years of experience here on SB, your diving is entirely up to you. Ergo, do what works for you. Don't feel like you have to follow the masses, as sometimes that "M" is silent. I've seen lots of rigs over the years. Some that I am impressed with and others that confuse the crap out of me. I steal ideas and solutions from the ones that impress me and try to take that one step further. Dive and let dive. Don't stop thinking. Don't simply accept the status quo. Improve. Adapt. Overcome. Have fun!!!
I assumed it would have been under the left arm and clipping upwards being slightly sideways ?For the left over the shoulder route is the hp hose separate or attached to the inflator hose? Do you unclip to view or you can see the gauge without unclipping? 24” hose?
I don't physically attach it to any hose. It runs on the right side of the corrugated hose and clips on the right side of the left chest D-Ring. It's never been an issue with slinging bottles. I can't remember having to pick it up to look at it, though if I'm close to a wreck, I'll flip it upside down for a bit. That being said, I am often diving with wireless AI, so you won't find it on me then. I'm heading to Fiji next week, and I'll be taking my gauge on a hose just in case I start to have issues with my transmitter.For the left over the shoulder route is the hp hose separate or attached to the inflator hose? Do you unclip to view or you can see the gauge without unclipping? 24” hose?
I don't run it under my arm. Too easy to get it entangled if I have to doff and don the BC. It runs along the left harness, where it has little chance of any entanglement.I assumed it would have been under the left arm and clipping upwards being slightly sideways ?
I seem to just miss the ring and make it flat with my hand.