I'll give you the classic GUE answer: sounds like a training issue. So, I don't buy this reason. A leaking inflator isn't a catastrophic issue. Typically inflators start to champagne, right? I don't see this becoming a major issue unless you ignore it. And I don't see that happening.When you do have a leaking inflator you now have 2 to deal with (yes one isnt connected but you will still futz with both under stress)
So are we in the scenario where the person is using a redundant bladder and is wearing a wetsuit? (the only scenario where having a redundant bladder makes any sense) Are we talking about a massive puncture that causes it to lose all the gas? It would have to be at the back. I don't see how this scenario would occur other than inside a wreck , but then they are not going to drop into the abyss.If it isnt connected what good is it when you're dropping down the wall like a stone? So do you or dont you have muscle memory about what to do with it? (this is really the biggest issue)
I really don't see becoming much of an issue. Yes there will be residual gas. It would be an annoyance and require using both hands at that point. Not a significant problem. Training should resolve thisIf you do use the backup you have residual gas in the primary and are inflating the secondary now which will making venting one or both an issue
I see that as rather annoying. I've never used a dual bladder wing for backmount. I do see that the storage of the redundant hose as problematic/annoying, but not a disaster in waiting.The right side inflator is bungied down right where your long hose clips off
Here I agree. I was more curious about the significant problems that GI3 claimed.The basic principle of Hogarthian is if you dont need it leave it at home. You dont need a dual wing.