dkktsunami
Contributor
I agree 100%, Octo / inflators are junk.
I am a recent convert to long hose/bungeed back-up. I previously used the Air2 on a wing/plate since I do a lot of solo diving. Anyway, just a couple of weeks ago a diver went ooa on the Speigel and I was able to put the long hose to its proper use and was damn glad to have this rather than the octo/inflator. This was a large man and we were able to make a graceful ascent and 4 minute safety stop with a little separation between us. I, of course, am now a firm believer in the long hose.