How do you attach your pony bottle?

[highlandfarmwv]

The LDS fixed me a 6cf bottle in an Akona bag that is too small, so the belcro straps come undone and the bottle falls out. But that's ok bevcause I can't figure out how to attach it anyway. If I turn it upsiode down and bungee it to the tank, the mouthpiece is tooo far to reach my mouoth. If I make it upright, I cana't reach the know to durn it on (I'd rather leave it off till I need it).

I finally wore it around my neck and put the bpttle under the cummerband. Would not be good going up a t-ladder in rough seas, tho.

How do you attach yours? Pictures would be nice.

Thanks.

 

[firefrog]

Here is a link to what I think is one of the best ones ut there but they dont have them that fit the 6cu bottle , you would have to move upto a 13 or 19 bottle but here is an example of what is out there , I have used this system and love it easy to use and to take off if you dont want to use it at all..... http://www.quickdrawbracket.com/item432493.ctlg

 

[truck1]

This works well also

http://www.diversdirect.com/item/Pony Bottle Mounting Kit_ID16039

 

[TheWetRookie]

Check this out by Zeagle. It is designed to be attached to a zeagle BC on the side but I am sure something could be figured out to attach it to other brands

http://www.zeagle.com/index.php?src=news&prid=32&category=Product%20News&PHPSESSID=b51dc4dc36eaeb8f3e6ac7d644e5e4d6

 

[fire_diver]

Really, you need a 19cf or bigger. And the best way is to sling it like a stage bottle. Do a search for "pony". You'll get about a weeks worth of reading.

There is a lot to consider about what size you need, and how to mount it.

FD

 

[Boat]

I've had my 13cf attached via main tank in the back. Makes me feel cumbersome mounted like that. I am in the process of making the rigging to sling it. If you search, several have posted photos/links of how to do it.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Really, you need a 19cf or bigger. And the best way is to sling it like a stage bottle. Do a search for "pony". You'll get about a weeks worth of reading.

There is a lot to consider about what size you need, and how to mount it.

FD

I agree. I sling a 30cf bottle. You can kinda see it in my avatar.

 

[RJP]

"it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that sling..."

 

[dkktsunami]

The LDS fixed me a 6cf bottle in an Akona bag that is too small, so the belcro straps come undone and the bottle falls out. But that's ok bevcause I can't figure out how to attach it anyway. If I turn it upsiode down and bungee it to the tank, the mouthpiece is tooo far to reach my mouoth. If I make it upright, I cana't reach the know to durn it on (I'd rather leave it off till I need it).

I finally wore it around my neck and put the bpttle under the cummerband. Would not be good going up a t-ladder in rough seas, tho.

How do you attach yours? Pictures would be nice.


Thanks.

If you are using a plate/wing bc take a look at mounting device sold by Golem Gear. This is intended to be used for dry suit argon bottle but will work nicely for a 6 cu. ft. pony. The Quick Draw bracket works well for larger bottles and mounts to your tank.

 

[String]

Just side sling it like a decompression bottle. Easier to don/doff, its visible, it doesn't mean messing with weights for balance.