NorthernShrinkage
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My sister inlaw was born without a Left hand and will be taking an upcoming open water course with us. And even though I have absolutely no questions about her abilities I have been putting some thought into ways myself ( as her DM ) and the instructor I work with can make things a little easier for her.
When I say easier I am not trying to say we expect any less from her but I am speaking of simple things such as using a wrist mount compass and computer instead of a console as she does have a full left arm she would be able to manipulate buttons and compass dials with her right hand. And just using a spg clipped across chest so as to easily reach and view with right hand while not interfering with second stage or octo.
But the area I am having a bit of an issue with is the BC or more importantly the power inflator and dump mechanism. I see a few issues for her with it on the left side as far as reaching it and using it (maybe I am over analyzing) I also see problems if it were mounted on the right side ( which I have never seen ) getting tangled up with hoses. Have thought about the possibilities of using a wing and reverse mounting it as to put it on the right side ???
what do or have others done with the same issue ?? Thanks for any help....
When I say easier I am not trying to say we expect any less from her but I am speaking of simple things such as using a wrist mount compass and computer instead of a console as she does have a full left arm she would be able to manipulate buttons and compass dials with her right hand. And just using a spg clipped across chest so as to easily reach and view with right hand while not interfering with second stage or octo.
But the area I am having a bit of an issue with is the BC or more importantly the power inflator and dump mechanism. I see a few issues for her with it on the left side as far as reaching it and using it (maybe I am over analyzing) I also see problems if it were mounted on the right side ( which I have never seen ) getting tangled up with hoses. Have thought about the possibilities of using a wing and reverse mounting it as to put it on the right side ???
what do or have others done with the same issue ?? Thanks for any help....