mike_s
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Mine came with the hoses positioned so it was "up". I switched it to "down" before I ever made the first dive on it.
Aqualung Legend LX owners - Question 4 U
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Mine came from my LDS in "up" configuration. After clocking myself in the back of the head one too many times, I pulled out my tool kit and swapped it around right then and there. It's *so* much less painful now. 
Of course, if I consider only the divers I myself have seen out there, I'd be forced to conclude that a large number of divers would never thwack themselves in the head even if they had a double-size upward-pointing Legend. Of course, there's no way they'll ever be able to manipulate their own valve, but hey.
Regarding physics, there's *no* significant difference between "up" and "down" (which are actually "forward" and "backward" when you're diving in horizontal trim). The pressure difference in the worst case scenario is utterly negligible when compared to the normal range of intermediate pressures coming from the first stage regulator. It's only geometry that's relevant, and "down" is geometrically superior in most cases.
Of course, if I consider only the divers I myself have seen out there, I'd be forced to conclude that a large number of divers would never thwack themselves in the head even if they had a double-size upward-pointing Legend. Of course, there's no way they'll ever be able to manipulate their own valve, but hey.
Regarding physics, there's *no* significant difference between "up" and "down" (which are actually "forward" and "backward" when you're diving in horizontal trim). The pressure difference in the worst case scenario is utterly negligible when compared to the normal range of intermediate pressures coming from the first stage regulator. It's only geometry that's relevant, and "down" is geometrically superior in most cases.
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well I dove my rig in the pool today to check things out.
things went well.
I did check an assortment of valves and there is plenty of clearance !!!
based upon that and the number of "bonked head" reports, I'll leave it down
thanks again for all your input!
things went well.
I did check an assortment of valves and there is plenty of clearance !!!
based upon that and the number of "bonked head" reports, I'll leave it down
thanks again for all your input!
On the Legend 1st stage it makes no difference if it is Up or Down. Ambient water pressure that presses on the diaphragm knows no direction. We have close to 20 Legends in our personal equipment. Single tank set ups are configured with the diaphragm down. On doubles they are either to the left or right.
You will find that the Legend 1st stage has properly configured ports to allow for most any position.
Cheers
You will find that the Legend 1st stage has properly configured ports to allow for most any position.
Cheers
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