how to configure 2x 2nd stages? (necklaces?)

[dvas]

hi fellow tekkies,
further to the end of my extended technical diving course, i am looking for the optimal configuration for my two second stage regulators. I am diving independent tanks. SO, from my right side, there are two second stages that I am using with the BM, both on short hose, and i switch them with the rule of 1/3.
I have tried bolt snaps and attached them to the D ring, but I was not satisfied with the solution. Also the bolt snaps were too small. It is also hard to find them (right now impossible) in Israel.
Therefore, i was thinking of putting both of them via necklaces... Can I dive with two second stages hanging on my neck? I mean for deco, there is a third regulator that i do not intend to put also on my neck...
what do you think? is there anyone out there that tried this? any other idea? any pics?

thanks in advance,
sasha

 

[SLJ]

Hi Sasha,

My advise is to buy an isolator manifold and long hose. One reg in your mouth. One reg bungeed around your neck. The third reg can then be stowed on your deco bottle out of the way. Keep it simple and clean.

Regards,
SLJ

 

[dvas]

hi SLJ,
thanks for the idea... I can not connect my tanks, since i also need them as separate.... and for technical diving, i prefer to have two separate systems...

so i need some more ideas

sasha

 

[detroit diver]

Sasha,

With a manifolded set, you still have independant systems (that's what the isolator valve does), but you also have the ability to use gas from both tanks. In addition, the gas usage is even between both tanks which does a lot of things for you including trim, balance, and not having to manage gas usage to obtain the same.

Two necklaces is one too many. If you need bolt snaps, I'd be happy to get some for you here in the States. A friend of mine visits Israel 3-4 times a year and he would bring them for you. Let me know what size you need and I'll get you prices.

Or PM me.

 

[dvas]

thanks a lot DD for your generous offer. I will still need to keep my tanks separate, since i need them also as singles. Regarding the bolt snaps, local LDS has promissed to order them....

sasha

 

[Sue]

sasha

I put both hoses toghether with tape in 2 or three places just to keep them toghether (the tape we use can easily be strapped). In the last piece of tape - the one which is near the 2nd stages I put a bungee with a clip at the end. That clip is attached to the upper D-ring. Being elastic the bungee allows you to easily operate both second stages, but also to keep them in place all the time.

I hope it helps

Sue

 

[dvas]

do you have by any chance a picture?

sasha

 

[Sue]

sasha

I'll take one this weekend and I'll post it next monday

Cheers

sue

 

[dvas]

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[Silverback]

dvas once bubbled...
thanks a lot DD for your generous offer. I will still need to keep my tanks separate, since i need them also as singles. Regarding the bolt snaps, local LDS has promissed to order them....

sasha

Sasha,

You can order large bolt snaps from www.reafscuba.com The have both SS and brass. Not quite sure what the shipping will cost.

Best of luck.

Silverback