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Sorry, Fish... I responded to your post pre-edit.
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Quarrior:. . . In the past few weeks I have been using a standard jacket BC with the long hose. The only problem I have had is keeping the hose tucked into the cumberbund while diving. However, this is simply solved by swimming with my hands on it. Since proper horizontal swimming is accomplished with the hands under you, this is also not a problem. . . .
. . . While the long hose was originally based on the idea of being in tight quarters such as a cave, thus limiting one's ability to swim side by side, I also could not imagine doing a real OOA from 100ft in the standard recreational configuration as taught in OW class. The long hose allows both divers the opportunity to relax and suface comfortably instead of in a panic.
JMHO
I agree and that is how I would do it if I didn't have my light. However, as you know, my can light is part of my weighting system and have yet to dive without it.theskull:When diving the 7 ft. hose without a canister light to tuck under, I either clip a reel or a 2-lb. clip-on weight to my right hip D-ring and route the hose under that. (If you do the weight, you'll probably want one on your left hip as well for balance.)
No, I shipped my rig in July via USPS surface and it has yet to show up, so I'm using a loaner BC. Along with my tanks. Fortunately I insured all of it. I brought my masks, fins, computer, regs, compass, and light on the plane with me.theskull:BTW, did you leave your BP/Wing in the U.S. or is that rig too negatively buoyant in the tropical waters of your new haunts?
theskull
Stephen Ash:Karst... since you know Bill... what do you make of the article by Petersen?
Stephen Ash: