Which tank valves do you like for sidemount, and why?

[Sidemount_Stu]

I use standard modular valves with a loop bungee system.... i've always found it very secure, very comfortable and to be honest, even with colt water / dry glove diving, it's pretty easy to operate.... oh and it holds the valve / cylinder neck nicely behind the armpit so is super comfortable too.

Loop bungee goes under the valve handwheel, around the valve and then loops over the valve extension post.... this also helps to rotate the cylinder, pulling the 1st stage nicely into the body.

 

[CWSWine]

I have been using the DR R/L valves... This is the way I was taught...

[video=youtube;Y4rVj2t3-II]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4rVj2t3-II[/video]

 

[diverlee]

That's the system I've been using for years. Excellent video. I see I need to practice a few skills!


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[decompression]

I love Steve's videos......still waiting to see one in a drysuit/gloves and zero vis though......


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[kelemvor]

[video=youtube;Y4rVj2t3-II]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4rVj2t3-II[/video]

Wow! What tanks are those? You're getting along with them FAR easier than I do with mine.

 

[Patoux01]

That's not the guy who posted the video.
That's Steve Martin. If I'm not mistaken the tanks are faber 12.2l @ 232 bar, he calls them "low pressure steel cylinders", don't remember him giving a precise reference for them. If someone has exact info I'm interested as well... Maybe in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbaFXRfV3B8

Oh, but I notice you're in florida, so people will give you **** because "they're not our specific florida tanks" (it's a recurring issue)


Cheers


Edit: Those might be 10l tanks, but I don't think so.

 

[Sidemount_Stu]

Those might be 10l tanks, but I don't think so.

I do believe they are 10l tanks indeed..... from previous correspondence i've had with him, he prefers these 10l cylinders for their buoyancy characteristics.

Now if only 12l cylinders were so good!!!!

 

[ffdiver]

Im going to say those are 85s and damn near empty or well under 1500psi. They are floating up and super easy to deal with at that pressure.

 

[rjack321]

Im going to say those are 85s and damn near empty or well under 1500psi. They are floating up and super easy to deal with at that pressure.

Yeah those (lp85 aka 11L) tanks are about 1/3rd full. Being bottom clipped with very little gas in the wing is further evidence. Getting them to not hang like bricks when full of air or nitrox is actually the harder part. Along with things like looping that neck bungie under the inner post with dry gloves.

 

[Patoux01]

Yeah those (lp85 aka 11L) tanks are about 1/3rd full. Being bottom clipped with very little gas in the wing is further evidence. Getting them to not hang like bricks when full of air or nitrox is actually the harder part.

May I suggest a look here ? http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/si...g-fu-skills-trimming-out-faber-cylinders.html