OK, so a few weeks ago I picked up a Great deal on a used Oceanic GT 3/CDX 5 (with DVT 1st stage) reg set, included a classic Omega II octo (black) and BCD hose....the set is essentially mint condition, can't really tell it's even been dove. I'm refreshing some LP hose O-rings and swapping hose locations around a bit right now, which got me to thinking about this subject. My plan is to use this set as a 'beater/loaner' set where I won't have a heart attack if the boat crew slaps it around or drags it across the deck, etc. (or if it gets stolen/lost in transit to the dive destination.) I've also got an old (but still very nice shape Zeagle Ranger that's around 15 yrs old) that is 'retired' from my main fleet but something I'd likely use under 'combat' conditions (like Bonaire shore diving) where it's expected gear will be dragged/thrown and generally abused.
Does anyone segregate their gear like this ? I've got some uber nice dive toys I'd use on a liveaboard situation, where I'm the only one touching my gear, and theft or 'sand /rock dragging abuse' isn't going to be an issue, but in a situation where I might have less control over dive crew or local conditions I've got 'sacrifice' gear.
The original 32 " BC inflator hose looks fine, but was too long so I just swapped it out for a new 24 " inflator hose instead. ...and installed a universal Atomic swivel hose on the primary 2nd-stage.
