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Not PADI. SDI
In search of octo holder that actually works
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halocline
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Or maybe you just need to find a better instructor and/or agency and/or a more open mind to continue your dive studies. Jeesh...
A single end bolt snap attached to the hose connector works perfectly for clipping off the 2nd stage. I would use a small section of inner tube (basically a rubber band) as a break-away connector so that if someone were to grab your octo and really yank on it, it will come apart from the bolt snapped attached to a D ring.
Just wait until you have a real OOA diver mug you for your primary 2nd stage. It only takes once to convince you beyond all doubt that the long hose/necklace alternate is much better in an actual emergency air-share. AND it's more comfortable to dive with.
AZNetEng
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Marie, wife and I both use these after trying a few.
https://smile.amazon.com/Scuba-Choice-Diving-Double-Holder/dp/B007X9TNTA/ref=sr_1_4?s=outdoor
Never had it lose a hose. Both our Octo hoses are 40in Miflex.
https://smile.amazon.com/Scuba-Choice-Diving-Double-Holder/dp/B007X9TNTA/ref=sr_1_4?s=outdoor
Never had it lose a hose. Both our Octo hoses are 40in Miflex.
Hi Marie,
Just wondering what your buddy and instructor didn't like about putting a u shape of the hose in the DRing?
The octo holder on my bcd works like that and I've seen many divers use the D-Ring method
Just wondering what your buddy and instructor didn't like about putting a u shape of the hose in the DRing?
The octo holder on my bcd works like that and I've seen many divers use the D-Ring method
While I prefer the long hose, bunged Oct, my gf does not.
She likes the clipped on Oct, but the cheap plastic clips fail to hold, or break way too easily.
Last week I friend, local shopownergave me a really rugged clip that he salvaged from a scrapped shopping cart. The clip was part of a child safety belt restraint, and quite well built.
The two prongs on the male side had a backward sloping "barb", to lock a child securely into the cart, requiring an adult finger grip to disengage.
To make this new holder able to deploy with an abrupt tug, rather than a finger grip, I beveled the prongs forward, just slightly.
Now, while the clip is really strong, and quite secure, just a good quick tug is all that it takes to deploy the Octo.
She likes the clipped on Oct, but the cheap plastic clips fail to hold, or break way too easily.
Last week I friend, local shopownergave me a really rugged clip that he salvaged from a scrapped shopping cart. The clip was part of a child safety belt restraint, and quite well built.
The two prongs on the male side had a backward sloping "barb", to lock a child securely into the cart, requiring an adult finger grip to disengage.
To make this new holder able to deploy with an abrupt tug, rather than a finger grip, I beveled the prongs forward, just slightly.
Now, while the clip is really strong, and quite secure, just a good quick tug is all that it takes to deploy the Octo.
You want cheap? Here you go: How to Tie a Regulator Bungee Necklace
I plan on making these and giving them away to my OW students as I hate every single octo holder on the market, except for the one this is replicating..
I plan on making these and giving them away to my OW students as I hate every single octo holder on the market, except for the one this is replicating..
I don't see a necklace as being against any agency standard. I often use a yellow rubber necklace (see link below). I then take my alternate second stage, bring it under my right arm and place it in the necklace.
Manta Regulator Necklace
This places the alternate under the chin...right in the middle of the "golden triangle".
What surprises me is the the two items you mentioned fail to keep your alternate second stage secure...these have always worked for me. I find the bungee type loop secured the alternate too tight and stopped using it. I am curious as to what model of alternate 2nd stage you are using.
I am not sure what the OP is looking for in an Octo holder, but this adaptation is very rugged, yet deploys with just a sharp tug.
It gets zip tied to a D Ring, and Octo.
It began life as a child restraint, shopping cart seat belt, and all it required to be repurposed was altering the angle on the prongs slightly, and removal of the web seatbelt.
It gets zip tied to a D Ring, and Octo.
It began life as a child restraint, shopping cart seat belt, and all it required to be repurposed was altering the angle on the prongs slightly, and removal of the web seatbelt.
Here is a great video. Check it out at the five minute mark. All his vids are good and if the people here seem opinionated, he will make them seem downright diplomatic. I have enjoyed watching your journey. Keep up the good work.
btw, I see those manufactured doohickeys of all kinds on the boat but it seems the octos end up dragging as often as they are kept in check. The DMs tend to bend and stuff their hose which has to be just great for the life of the hose. The cool thing about all this stuff is that it has already been figured out. The bummer part is, that's not what is sold at the LDS, except yours. You have a good one. Lucky gal.
btw, I see those manufactured doohickeys of all kinds on the boat but it seems the octos end up dragging as often as they are kept in check. The DMs tend to bend and stuff their hose which has to be just great for the life of the hose. The cool thing about all this stuff is that it has already been figured out. The bummer part is, that's not what is sold at the LDS, except yours. You have a good one. Lucky gal.
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