DSS single wing elbow placement

[scuba_mc]

Does anyone with DSS single wings have any issues with the placement of the corrugated hose elbow? It sits in the middle of the wing and I wondered if this interfered with the 1st stage?

Somehow I doubt this is a major problem in reality or these rigs wouldn't be so popular... however would appreciate some feedback anyway.

 

[gbf]

We have 5 torus wings in my family, wife, 2 daughters, 1 SIL, me, been diving them for a long time. Never a problem, never has even come up. For ease of routing I loosened the nut at the elbow and turned the inflator hose about 1/4 turn to the left so it goes directly over my left shoulder.

 

[Pullmyfinger]

I have never had a problem with the center placement of the elbow.
Using an aluminum 80, which has a shorter neck than steel tanks, with a scuba pro Mk25 1st stage, I just don't encounter any issues.
Some of this stuff is the result of forum over-thinking.

The "real"* hazard is when that backplate/wing BC pitches you forward while at the surface. LOL


*Only "real" during internet diving.

 

[Lorenzoid]

This question/issue has been raised in threads many times. I predict the replies will be 50% "no, I've never found it problematic" and 50% "it bothered me, so I replaced the DSS wing with one that has the corrugated hose offset more to the left." I'm in the former camp.

I think your logic is sound. If this were really some kind of design flaw, DSS would have far more unsatisfied customers than it does.

 

[TSandM]

Never bothered me or my husband.

 

[scuba_mc]

Ok thanks everyone

 

[lemke]

It is what it is... I just angle the elbow so it is directed over my left shoulder.

 

[tbone1004]

you can also rotate the elbow of the hose so the corrugated hose comes out at a slightly different angle if it is coming straight up, but no it's never been an issue on the rigs I've used

 

[rhwestfall]

:admingreet: yes, but not the end of the world...

edit:

it may be more the combination of first stage, tank, wing, and where you wear it.... I have clearance issues with a MK-17 DIN....

 

[stuartv]

I have the LCD 30 and it has not yet bothered me.