So I have one of the Shearwater Swift transmitters coming. And I was trying to figure out the best way to attach it to one of my stages, and avoid any issues. I am planning to keep my current stage SPG setup, as I am skeptical that Shearwater can efficiently display the pressures on screen.
My current setup is a Mk25 oriented sideways, with a box standard stage SPG setup, from the bottom port and bungeed so it is over the top of the reg. So that only leaves my top HP port clear. So I have three options.
1 - just attach the transmitters to the top port.
Not a big fan of this, as it would be easy to damage.
2 - Use a HP hose and pull the transmitter port so I can tuck it under one of my hose retainers.
This seems workable, though it might get in the way or escape from the hose retainer. And bending the HP hoses 180 degrees means it has an increased chance of failure.
3 - Use a HP port splitter on the bottom HP port, and then run it straight down to the hose retainer on a short HP hose
This seems like it would have the least amount of issues during the dive, as long as the HP port splitter is reliable.
As far as why? I like being able to see my SAC rate post-dive, being able to spot things and with long term data I can have more accurate dive planning. And if Shearwater gets it so it can efficiently display the data on my screen that would be a plus, no more having to charge the SPG to view it.
My current setup is a Mk25 oriented sideways, with a box standard stage SPG setup, from the bottom port and bungeed so it is over the top of the reg. So that only leaves my top HP port clear. So I have three options.
1 - just attach the transmitters to the top port.
Not a big fan of this, as it would be easy to damage.
2 - Use a HP hose and pull the transmitter port so I can tuck it under one of my hose retainers.
This seems workable, though it might get in the way or escape from the hose retainer. And bending the HP hoses 180 degrees means it has an increased chance of failure.
3 - Use a HP port splitter on the bottom HP port, and then run it straight down to the hose retainer on a short HP hose
This seems like it would have the least amount of issues during the dive, as long as the HP port splitter is reliable.
As far as why? I like being able to see my SAC rate post-dive, being able to spot things and with long term data I can have more accurate dive planning. And if Shearwater gets it so it can efficiently display the data on my screen that would be a plus, no more having to charge the SPG to view it.