TexasMike
Contributor
Live Goat started a good thread asking questions about DIR and octos (mostly wanted a clarification regarding the DIR wording).
My questions are:
I am of the opinion that many new buyers of gear don't realize that they do have a choice. Since they are in dizzy with all of these new "toys" they are buying, they may not be paying attention and not understand that the "default" octo that comes with their regulator may not be be up to par. So hopefully this discussion might enlighten both them and me.
Finally, would you recommend user installation of an octo, or is it better to seek the assistance of your LDS?
My questions are:
- What should we be looking at during the selection of octo's?
- What characteristics?
- Brand/Model recommendations?
- Setup recommendations (hose length, bungee necklace, etc)?
- And what are your thoughts about the inflator hose octo's (AIR 2's)?
I am of the opinion that many new buyers of gear don't realize that they do have a choice. Since they are in dizzy with all of these new "toys" they are buying, they may not be paying attention and not understand that the "default" octo that comes with their regulator may not be be up to par. So hopefully this discussion might enlighten both them and me.
Finally, would you recommend user installation of an octo, or is it better to seek the assistance of your LDS?