Boarderguy
Chief Narctopus Wrangler
One key I didn't mention here is that I have a 4lb weight on the left side of my main tank. I can stop finning and stay flat. Without the counterweight I turn turtle pretty quick.
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I don't think anyone said he is wrong, but there are some valid questions/criticisms. He put it out there as an example of what you could do, but his reasoning may not apply to you (or other readers for that matter). He addressed the one about his need to access the valve rather than leave it always on. In the interest of discussion, I would leave it on, but I also have a knob on my reg to "detune" it if I were on a scooter. There are multiple options.So why would anyone suggest he is wrong for liking it that way?
This is not pointed at anyone in particular, but why is there criticism of @Boarderguy ‘s dive rigging?. Everyone’s kit probably evolves over time and this is his happy place in that evolution. So why would anyone suggest he is wrong for liking it that way? This isn’t the DIR forum, right?