DIR Regulator Bungee

[MAK52580]

Hey all,

I have read the DIR manual and had a question as to where to purchase the 1/4" bungee cord that attaches to the secondary reg around one's neck. Is this something that I could simply buy at Home Depot or any hardware store, or is there another place that specializes in selling this stuff?

Also, what is the proper/most efficient way to attach it? Does anyone happen to have a photo of one attached that I can use as a guide? Any help would be great. Thanks.

Marc

 

[cdennyb]

I personally found some at a sporting goods store. They kept it there for sling shot replacement 'rubbers' on a big roll. It cost me something like 1.45 for 4'. I did both my reg and my daughters at the same time and use a little for reg tuck straps on my BC.
You can buy a BIG roll of the stuff on ebay. Look it up under "Latex Tubing", "Surgical Tubing", or similiar.
later
db

 

[BadFish]

Most sports centers that carry rock climbing gear will have bungie cord.
i've seen it in both black and white and black striped.

 

[Big-t-2538]

reefscuba has loads of bungee colors and sizes...but it is available at many many other places.

I attach mine by first of all finding the right length cord....tying a small knot in both ends...the secure it with a second zip-tie on the mouthpiece in front of the one that's already on there.

 

[guerosd]

I've always bought mine here... never could find the right stuff in a local store.

http://www.reefscuba.com/bungee.htm

 

[Soggy]

REI has bungee cord for like .15 a foot. Don't bother ordering online unless you are getting other stuff, too or a mile of bungee. West Marine might have some, also.

 

[large_diver]

IMHO 1/4" is a little too thick to use for a regulator necklace. I use 3/16" -- ordered from Reefscuba

 

[scubasean]

IMHO 1/4" is a little too thick to use for a regulator necklace. I use 3/16" -- ordered from Reefscuba

Hardware store....10cents/ft., no shipping cost.

 

[R_Deluca]

I bought the shockcord from the local hardware store.

As far as how to go about making your own read this thread

http://www.scubaboard.com/t24810.html

 

[5615mike]

Got mine at West Marine as well. Buy it by the foot.