Info Beginners Guide To BP/W

[purbeast]

Well I'm not experienced so I want to go with where I'm used to having my SPG which is under my left arm dangling down a bit.

I ended up going with a 30" hose but I got it from DGX and based on their return policy, I think that I could swap after using it if it seems too long.

 

[rongoodman]

Well I'm not experienced so I want to go with where I'm used to

That sounds like a contradiction to me.

 

[purbeast]

That sounds like a contradiction to me.

I've dove 15 times and have always had it down there, so I want to go with that for my first own setup.

 

[fnog]

what, like this

OTG Scuba Diving Tank Band /Cam Strap with SS Quick Release Hinge Buckle #OG-120 | eBay

or this

OTG Scuba Diving SS Single Tank Adapter w/2 SS QR Hinge Buckle Cam Strap #OG-121 | eBay

No, I mean the real SP parts, which you get from a dealer. You need SP schematics to get the partnum (cf my previous post). Some other manufacturers with well known brands make similar systems. This ebay stuff looks pricey for a no-brand.

 

[purbeast]

Anyone have a ballpark size on what length LP inflator hose to get for a VDH 18 or 35 wing? I emailed them but the response was that it all boils down to personal preference so it was of no help.

 

[blake7]

Anyone have a ballpark size on what length LP inflator hose to get for a VDH 18 or 35 wing? I emailed them but the response was that it all boils down to personal preference so it was of no help.

I can tell you that the DSS ones are 19" and the Halcyon are 21". I think both work equally well.

 

[sdeachoe]

18# wing hose is 15 inches, just the hose.

 

[purbeast]

Okay thanks. As someone who's never bought a hose, I had no clue what length to get.

 

[Bryan@Vintage Double Hose]

Anyone have a ballpark size on what length LP inflator hose to get for a VDH 18 or 35 wing? I emailed them but the response was that it all boils down to personal preference so it was of no help.

I gave you an honest response based on my experience.
The main reason I stopped including LP hoses with wings was due to the fact that 5 out of 10 buyers wanted something longer or shorter than what I included and I ended up with a pile of LP hoses.
Inflator hoses are offered in several lengths as well. Again I have no idea what length you prefer. Many divers change length of hoses depending on their diving configuration at the time.
My intent was not to NOT answer the question but since I didnt have a definitive answer for it I gave you the one I give everyone who asks the same question.

 

[dmaziuk]

The main reason I stopped including LP hoses with wings was due to the fact that 5 out of 10 buyers wanted something longer or shorter than what I included and I ended up with a pile of LP hoses.

6th diver here: I rent regs. I'm sure some day I'll get around to getting my own but until then the hose I got with my wing is gathering dust.