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mattboy:Okay, why do you guys think it's such a bad idea to turn the tank around?
As Tobin said...exposes reg to injury.
Plus...
Depending on the reg, it may make hoses take a big loop backwards...adding to the diver's cross section or profile...making a snag hazard in the worst and most difficult spot a diver has...behind their head...and a snag hazard of really important stuff...like your reg hose.
Hose routing will now have to come across the tank valve knob. This area should be clean and easy to reach.
Tank valve knob is now "backwards" to what most OW divers are used to increasing chances of turning the valve the wrong way. This may not be a big issue for the owner of the tank while setting up gear in a relaxed environment...but when things go bad this will add to the confusion. Also, given its complete wierdness, it will very likely be confusing to others. Keep an eye on that newbie DM...keep an eye on your bud!
Reg recovery is made more difficult...both arm sweep and reach around.
BP/wings generate enough smirks...now your gonna add some major wierdness? Lordy...you're gonna have to spend so much time explaining things to the peanut gallery that you'll never have time to dive. If they thought you were strange for wearing that metal plate on your back and swingin' a 7 foot hose around...now they're actually gonna have a good reason to snicker!
Sorry...I just think that your solution turns a little bity problem into a huge one.