Do you dive with a 7' regulator hose with a single tank setup?
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A seven foot hose is not necessary if you are not doing overhead diving. If you are strictly open water, then a 5 footer would work just fine.
That said, I prefer the seven foot hose because I find the routing more comfortable. The five is somewhat constricting.
That said, I prefer the seven foot hose because I find the routing more comfortable. The five is somewhat constricting.
Why?
Consistent with my doubles rig.
Airsharing ascent practice.
More streamlined.
Flexibility.
I do have a 36" on my mud puddle rig (steel72 with plastic backpack) but I like the long hose better.
Consistent with my doubles rig.
Airsharing ascent practice.
More streamlined.
Flexibility.
I do have a 36" on my mud puddle rig (steel72 with plastic backpack) but I like the long hose better.
boomx5
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Yes
Scubaroo
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Great routing, and consistency between rigs.
You know what they say about people that dive a long hose.. :tease:
More streamlined
Easier air sharing
Sticks out less/less likely to snag on things
More comfortable.
People seem hesitant to believe that "something wrapped around my neck" is more comfortable. Fact is that you don't notice the hose at all while underwater, and there is no pushing or pulling on the reg when you turn your head around.
It's fantastic.
BTW, what's up with the last poll option? Seems asking for a flame war.
Easier air sharing
Sticks out less/less likely to snag on things
More comfortable.
People seem hesitant to believe that "something wrapped around my neck" is more comfortable. Fact is that you don't notice the hose at all while underwater, and there is no pushing or pulling on the reg when you turn your head around.
It's fantastic.
BTW, what's up with the last poll option? Seems asking for a flame war.
boomx5
Contributor
They are people who dive with a long hose?
You might want to add 6-foot. I tried a 5-foot but found it too short for proper routing. Borrow a long hose and try it. A single OOA exercise is all you'll need to convince you. The biggest advantage is that both divers can independently control buoyancy. It makes horizontal swimming and ascents much easier. Try it, youll like it.
Waterborne
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I dive with the seven footer on every dive. Just like Northeaswrecks said, it's more comfortable. Also UP & Scubaroo brought up another good point of consistency. Same rig, same routing every dive.
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