I use a 7 foot for everything. When not using a can light sometimes I hang a pocket on the belt and sometimes I don't do anything with it. When horizantal the hose lays where it should. If you go vertical the hose may want to float up. I just stay horizantal. I'm going to try a 5 ft hose toninght in the pool. I have also noticed that a 5 ft is too short for large people. A smaller diver not using a can light may want to shorten up the hose (for open water) if they don't want to hang something on the belt just to hold down the hose.
5 or 7 Foot Hose
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ElectricZombie
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I'll eventually be getting into cave and wreck penetration so, I'll get the 7 foot hose. If there is any extra, I think I can just tuck it under my belt since I don't have a canister light yet.
How much should I expect to pay?
Thanks for the quick responses guys.
How much should I expect to pay?
Thanks for the quick responses guys.
of that length..
SPEEDSTER
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is a good place to look at options. A 7' is $32, the 22" is $23, and the 24" SPG is $26. or you can get the whole kit for $71 w/ a 5' hose, but they will let you do the 7' for a couple bucks more. Here's the price list:http://www.extreme-exposure.com/catalog/order/stage-hosekits.shtml under hose and fill kits.
Mike
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ElectricZombie
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Just ordered a 7'...can't wait to try out the long hose system.
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Once you get used to the idea of wrapping it around your neck you'll like it
Tom
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When you put it that way, it sounds kinda funny
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You wont be disapointed. I went straight with a 7 for singles and it is perfect as long as you have a canister light or pocket to run it under on your right hand side.
~Marlinspike
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Good choice Johnatan,
I've been using a 7 foot hose for about 4 years now, at first it does take a little getting used to, as does any new piece of equipment, but after a few dives and a chance to figure out exactly how you like it rigged, you'll love it and find that it's just as easy to use as a standard length hose. The best part is the looks and questions you'll get from people on the boat that have never seen anyone diving a DIR configuration and wanting to know "What the @%*&( is up with that long hose?" Gives you the chance to tell them about the benifits of DIR.
Enjoy,
Scott
I've been using a 7 foot hose for about 4 years now, at first it does take a little getting used to, as does any new piece of equipment, but after a few dives and a chance to figure out exactly how you like it rigged, you'll love it and find that it's just as easy to use as a standard length hose. The best part is the looks and questions you'll get from people on the boat that have never seen anyone diving a DIR configuration and wanting to know "What the @%*&( is up with that long hose?" Gives you the chance to tell them about the benifits of DIR.
Enjoy,
Scott
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Padipro: Unfortunately, I'm not 100% DIR yet. I'm having to basically buy all new gear except for mask and regs. Unfortunately, I will have to buy it a piece at a time until everything is complete. The backplate, harness and STA is scheduled for next month, and I hope to buy some JetFins soon.
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