netdiver
Contributor
I just switched my rig to use a 40" Miflex hose routed under my right arm and mounted to my second stage with a 90 degree elbow. I dove with this setup for the first time a few weeks ago and I liked it a lot better vs. the usual 30" hose on a straight coupler to the second stage.
Why is this not the standard setup vs the shorter hose routed over the shoulder in an tight arc back to the head?
It seems to be better than the usual setup for recreational divers. Am I missing something about this setup that is dangerous or flawed?
Pros:
Con:
Please share your thoughts and other items to add to the Pro and Con list.
Why is this not the standard setup vs the shorter hose routed over the shoulder in an tight arc back to the head?
It seems to be better than the usual setup for recreational divers. Am I missing something about this setup that is dangerous or flawed?
Pros:
Comfort-Less hose push/pull on the second stage
Longer hose if you need to donate your primary
The 90 degree elbow makes donating the primary easier
Cleaner dive profile
Fewer opportunities for hose entanglement
Fewer opportunities for getting your reg pulled from your mouth
Con:
Longer hose can make it more challenging to sweep arm and find reg
Please share your thoughts and other items to add to the Pro and Con list.