gvnwst
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I've been struggling with the "DIN/Yoke? Adapter?" question for my first set of regs and wanted some extra input. I intend to buy my own DIN tanks a little down the line, but I can rent them locally. A fair portion of my diving happens while traveling, though, and availability of DIN rental tanks seems to be lacking inside the US.
It seems some people claim that the adapters should only be used if absolutely necessary--does this stem from some safety concern (or leakage concern, etc) or just due to the extra length/discomfort using the adapter might cause? I do prefer using DIN when I can, plus I would like to take some tech courses in the following year or two (correct me if I am wrong but doubles almost exclusively use DIN connectors, no? I do not believe I've ever seen a yoke connection on doubles) and learn to dive with doubles. Might as well make sure the first stage I get is still useful for that.
So, is it unsafe to use an adapter somewhat regularly, or is it just somewhat inconvenient? For those of you who find it to be excessively large with DIN+adapter, could you post pictures or something to show how? It seems like adding an extra half inch or inch wouldn't bring the first stage much closer to your head. (I imagine the concern is it hitting your head, or pressing hoses into your head?)
Thanks!
It seems some people claim that the adapters should only be used if absolutely necessary--does this stem from some safety concern (or leakage concern, etc) or just due to the extra length/discomfort using the adapter might cause? I do prefer using DIN when I can, plus I would like to take some tech courses in the following year or two (correct me if I am wrong but doubles almost exclusively use DIN connectors, no? I do not believe I've ever seen a yoke connection on doubles) and learn to dive with doubles. Might as well make sure the first stage I get is still useful for that.
So, is it unsafe to use an adapter somewhat regularly, or is it just somewhat inconvenient? For those of you who find it to be excessively large with DIN+adapter, could you post pictures or something to show how? It seems like adding an extra half inch or inch wouldn't bring the first stage much closer to your head. (I imagine the concern is it hitting your head, or pressing hoses into your head?)
Thanks!