AIR2 hose length

[DaveMT]

I am sorry if this a commonly repeated thread, I am brand new here and haven't learned to navigate things well yet. I have just received a new scubapro Nighthawk 2 bc with AIR2. I am looking for recommendations on how to lengthen the hose. It's fine for inflating/deflating but is pretty short for using as secondary. I know this is an emergency use situation and not common but it would be much more comfortable with more freedom of movement. Thanks ahead of time

 

[tbone1004]

you will be hard pressed to find anyone on this forum that is going to tell you that an Air McDoodle is a good idea and there are major issues with lengthening the hoses as it will become even more of an entanglement hazard than it already is as it flops about.

That said, if you are determined, you can check some of the recent threads discussing hose length.

Air2 corrugated hose too short

I am a tall guy with a long neck I guess. When using my Air2 on my Scubapro Glide, the regulator is pulled out of my mouth if I turn my head to the right. Yes, my BC is properly adjusted and fits good. Has anyone else had this problem? The air supply hose is plenty long enough. Has anyone heard...

scubaboard.com

 

[tursiops]

I am sorry if this a commonly repeated thread, I am brand new here and haven't learned to navigate things well yet. I have just received a new scubapro Nighthawk 2 bc with AIR2. I am looking for recommendations on how to lengthen the hose. It's fine for inflating/deflating but is pretty short for using as secondary. I know this is an emergency use situation and not common but it would be much more comfortable with more freedom of movement. Thanks ahead of time

I'm unclear why it needs to be longer. It only needs to get from your shoulder to your mouth. After all, it is for you, not for your buddy; the reg in your mouth is for your buddy. THAT's the one that could usefully be longer.

 

[Julius SCHMIDT]

Mine whose AIRII I stuff inside and under the cummerbund which is totally inadvisable, of a Scubapro Classic jacket because it is so long and flops around is 17 inches. I'm a six footer, full head movement have spent most of some dives on it. Don't use the inflator much, deflate through the left shoulder. Don't use the Jacket much, ever, or the AIRII.

 

[Edward3c]

I am sorry if this a commonly repeated thread, I am brand new here and haven't learned to navigate things well yet. I have just received a new scubapro Nighthawk 2 bc with AIR2. I am looking for recommendations on how to lengthen the hose. It's fine for inflating/deflating but is pretty short for using as secondary. I know this is an emergency use situation and not common but it would be much more comfortable with more freedom of movement. Thanks ahead of time

If you donate the AIR2 your giving your buoyancy controls to your buddy. Just fit a proper octopu.

 

[RobPNW]

Instead of making it longer, you can consider using a braided flex inflator hose. It'll bend more comfortably.

Take a look at this link and pay close attention to the special requirements of the inflator hoses that are also used for breathing and air flow requirements:

BC Inflator Double Braided Flex Hose

Our double braided flex low pressure BC inflator hoses are made specifically for scuba diving with chromed brass fittings.

www.divegearexpress.com

 

[rongoodman]

Toss it and get a real second stage, preferably the same as or as good as your primary.

 

[RobPNW]

If you donate the AIR2 your giving your buoyancy controls to your buddy. Just fit a proper octopu.

He's not going to donate that thing.

 

[waterone]

I am sorry if this a commonly repeated thread, I am brand new here and haven't learned to navigate things well yet. I have just received a new scubapro Nighthawk 2 bc with AIR2. I am looking for recommendations on how to lengthen the hose. It's fine for inflating/deflating but is pretty short for using as secondary. I know this is an emergency use situation and not common but it would be much more comfortable with more freedom of movement. Thanks ahead of movement.

I would not change a thing with its stock setup. That's just how those roll and aren't made for looking to the right nor giving freedom of movement.

Another option is selling it on the forum and buying a matching reg to your primary.

If you donate the AIR2 your giving your buoyancy controls to your buddy. Just fit a proper octopu.

Would the one donating be trying to go on a date or save both of our lives?

Or maybe the dates over, it was bad and now they are trying to do us in..

He's not going to donate that thing.

If someone tried to give be their air2, I'm gonna be the guy that rips their primary out of their mouth.

 

[Edward3c]

If someone tried to give be their air2, I'm gonna be the guy that rips their primary out of their mouth.

I’ve had an AIR2 donated to me, in the days before having an octopus was standard.