DIY Reusable Breakaway / Magnetic Retainers for Regulator Necklace, Hoses, Bolt-Snaps, Accessories, etc.
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SlugLife
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That looks like a solid product, and $20 is not bad if you only need 1 or 2.Interesting DIY although I myself will not wear anything magnetic. Tried a ScubaPro magnetic keeper years ago. I used it a few dives before I shelved it because it messed up my compass.
I use this. I have 'used' it 100's of times performing SM S-drills and it's still good as new.
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DRIS sells them too, without the Bolt-Snap for $15. No international shipping issues ...
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New designed for better fit on your long hose - always ready to use to deploy in an out of gas emergency.
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Only if the septum moves far enough out of the way so the plug can go into the mouthpiece. It works fine with the plug not inserted, with the mouthpiece held only by the wings. The plug probably adds a little security and keeps stuff out of the mouthpieceDoes it work with the "Comfo-Bite" style mouthpieces?
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It helps a little, now that Razor sells out of Puerto Aventuras. It cuts down the shipping cost compared to what it used to be when coming from the UK.DRIS sells them too, without the Bolt-Snap for $15. No international shipping issues ...
Break Away Connector
New designed for better fit on your long hose - always ready to use to deploy in an out of gas emergency.
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I assume you're saying the magnets weak? That sucks. Amazon has a fairly generous return policy, so I'd take advantage of that.Well, these aren't going to cut the mustard. They just aren't strong enough.
The magnets on the one I linked are reasonably strong. (link) I still alternate the magnets as shown in the photos in the OP.
I alternated the same way. I just can't see it reliably holding the weight of a reg out of the water against the normal jostling. Stronger magnets, thinner and/or interlocking textured coating might do the trick prevent slipping.
The ideal would have some sort of heavy shoulder that bore the main shear stress, with the magnet holding the components together.
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The magnets you ordered just suck.
The magnets I linked are rather strong. I just did some testing with two brands I have:
* Option 1
* Option 2 - slightly stronger
Both were able to support the weight of this 64oz flask, with some movement/bouncing . Option 2, using the alternating magnets was able to hold the flask, plus about 6-oz of water, and light movement
The only thing that slightly sucks about option-2, is when you first get the magnets, you have to pry them apart a little, but then they're fine. I think the silicon coatings being compressed into each other for a long time slightly "glues" together.
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