Goindrinkn
Contributor
I am doing research as I slowly making the move to from your standard gulf diver setup to a HOG config. I am trying to understand a few points, as I like to justify the reason and not just do it because someone said it is right. (after all this is the internet.)
For the SPG, I see that the proper configuration is a simple brass SPG. And I have seen some comments that this would be without a boot. My question (looking for education not flames) is, why no boot? Does a boot have any more risk of being an entanglement point that I am missing? Doesn't it offer some level of streamlining or protection? or Is it viewed as unnecessary and therefore simply tossed aside?
My other question is: Is there any objection to specialized mouth pieces on the primary? (donor) Or is a poorly fitting mouthpice OK as long as it is a known working second stage. (yes this is nit picky, I'm just asking the question so I understand the process)
Lastly, do you use the same fins for all environments? I.E. is there something that is less than perfect for cave diving that is more acceptable in OW diving as there may a significantly lower risk of entanglements, etc?
Thank you in advance
For the SPG, I see that the proper configuration is a simple brass SPG. And I have seen some comments that this would be without a boot. My question (looking for education not flames) is, why no boot? Does a boot have any more risk of being an entanglement point that I am missing? Doesn't it offer some level of streamlining or protection? or Is it viewed as unnecessary and therefore simply tossed aside?
My other question is: Is there any objection to specialized mouth pieces on the primary? (donor) Or is a poorly fitting mouthpice OK as long as it is a known working second stage. (yes this is nit picky, I'm just asking the question so I understand the process)
Lastly, do you use the same fins for all environments? I.E. is there something that is less than perfect for cave diving that is more acceptable in OW diving as there may a significantly lower risk of entanglements, etc?
Thank you in advance