7'/9' (yeah, I'm tall) just stows so much cleaner that any other option for me. Been diving this way (and a BP/W) since I got back into the sport about 8 years ago. Thanks SB!
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No faff for me. My 150cm primary hose routes down, under my right arm, across my chest and behind my neck. No stowing required.I tried long hose a while back, and just didn't like it. I found the storage of the hose to be a faff and in my sort of rec diving not required.
I tried long hose a while back, and just didn't like it. I found the storage of the hose to be a faff and in my sort of rec diving not required. I don't dive overheads so air sharing in a line doesn't' apply.
However, the standard set up has it's limitations.
My choice, is 2 40" hoses. My primary is on a ball swivel and routes under the right arm, my secondary has a 90 swivel and routes under the left arm, with the Alt 2nd being on a rubber necklace.
I can share either, and the receiver can swim side by side - or have enough length for the SS with out being too far away.
I boat dive all the time and don't find these lengths a problem - either with the kit in the boat or taking kit off in the water. I do have clips on my hoses to keep my kit tidy on the boat
I like the fact that both hoses are tucked away, especially in big currents or on a scooter. Air sharing is really simple and comfortable, especially if I'm having to manage the receiver's buoyancy (only ever done during exercises)
That said I appreciate everyone is different
I do.Just wondering if anyone out there uses the tech setup with the long hoes primary and Octo on necklace for recreational diving. I'm thinking of setting up my rec setup this way and wondering if there are any real cons to it from a recreational perspective.
The only 'con' I can possibly see is the length of the hose, and stowing. I personally think that is a minor issue - with proper routing, a 7' hose falls nicely for me (5'11") - but it seems to capture the attention of some as a con for whatever reason.I'm thinking of setting up my rec setup this way and wondering if there are any real cons to it from a recreational perspective.