cool_hardware52
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Seems like an interesting point, and a valid question, to me; certianly not an attempt at 'bashing' DSS (which Tobin seems to believe it is).
This is not a "belief", it based on hearing this exact nonsense repeatedly from potential customers who had just spoken to some of our direct competitors.
I would ask a similar question, as I'm using a Sherwood Magnum regulator with a DIN adaptor, which leaves little real estate between the back of my head and the regulator. Trying to fit an inflator elbow in there would be, at best, uncomfortable.
With a properly set up rig The elbow is simply "not" between the reg and your head.
Worst case is that it would severely limit my mobility. I don't consider the rotating and misaligning the tank/valve/regulator assembly a valid option, as it could dimish the ability to operate the tank valve while wearing it.
Exactly how would it reduce your ability to operate the tank valve?
If you did choose to rotate the tank slightly, i.e. point the orifice slightly towards your left ear instead of straight ahead, the tank valve moves **Closer** to the diver. I've used this handy little "trick" to help divers who may not even be using a BP&W to be able to reach their valve.
I'm commenting on this, and asking the same question, does DSS provide an off-center option for inflator elbows?
No we do not. We don't offer "reef dragger" hoses, bungees, redundant wings, or combo octo inflators either.
Don't get me wrong, I think DSS makes some impressive products with great quality and excellent service. However, I think there's an opportunity for improvement here with some of the single tank products.
I can assure you that the centered location was selected to allow for easier venting without requiring the typical shoulder roll and shake offset hose can require.
We have sold many 1000's of wings, all with centered hoses.
Our users are happy with their purchases.
Multiple SB members have posted their firsthand experiences with our centered hoses, some explaining in detail how it's *NOT* the problem that you perceive it to be.
And yet you apparently remain convinced it's a design error in need of correction.
I give up.
Tobin
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