How do you attach your octopus to your bc?

[Taxgeek]

I have now tried two different Octo tethers, and neither stays put. The first is the little plastic dealie that the mouthpiece of the octo fits snugly into. The second is the kind with webbing straps and a stretchy elastic band that goes around the throat of the octo mouthpiece. Both come off for me on a regular dive.

Has anybody found a system that actually stays put?
Thanks!
Taxgeek


I've searched the forums, but couldn't find a thread - if there already is one, I'd love a link.

 

[dannobee]

Bungie it like the DIR guys.

http://www.baue.org/images/galleries/equipment?&page=1

 

[Brewone0to]

Put it on a necklace around your neck.(do a search on DIR necklace)
Works great,and if you need it you can even get to it without using your hands.

 

[diveman7683]

all i use is the stretchy elastic band.

 

[utdivermatt]

I use one of those plastic '8' snorkel holders... works pretty well

 

[bperrybap]

I use one of those plastic '8' snorkel holders... works pretty well

How exactly are you attaching this? and how does it come loose when needed?

 

[MSilvia]

How exactly are you attaching this? and how does it come loose when needed?

Put the snorkle keeper through a D-ring, and thread one end of it through the other. This will hold the keeper in place. Put the mouthpiece of the octo through the free end, and it'll hold it securely. You'll be able to pull it out easily with a quick tug when you need it.

 

[The Kraken]

Bungiing (if there is such a word) around the neck is great, and that's what I do, but the author of the thread asked:

"How to attach it to the B/C"

Let's answer the question first, and then offer alternatives, if the interrogator is interested is alternatives.

the K

 

[miesemer]

Item A110 here: http://www.tridentdive.com/page25.htm
These hold the hose securely. However, take off and throw away the locking cover.

I've also used the snorkel keeper method in a pinch but don't prefer it for ease of octo deployment.

 

[PaulChristenson]

http://www.diveriteexpress.com/regs/holder.shtml