Inflator Hose Routing: Left Shoulder, Right Shoulder, Doesn't matter

[rfwoodvt]

Generally speaking I lead with right hand when doing most work tasks, whether it be knot tying, manipulating tools or other such things. There are plenty of times though where I am holding a tool (metal detector) in my left hand that cannot be readily dropped/stowed/dangled to allow me to manipulate my inflator/deflator with my left hand.

While diving my Ranger BC the inflator and tube sit right near my left nipple so I can usually easily reach it just by letting go of the detector handle. But when using my dive rite BPW, the inflator and tube sit further up my shoulder the detector prevents me from reaching it even if I let go of the forward handle.

Am thinking of moving the inflator and tube to my right shoulder as that hand has more freedom of movement when I'm detecting.

Hence the question: Inflator Tube, Left, Right or doesn't matter?

 

[Green Frog]

Well, the “long” corrugated hose from OxyCheq is 16” long. I installed that along with a new washer where the inflator elbow enters the wing. It’s still not very long, but at least I don’t feel like I’m reaching up to get my hand on my inflator. It wouldn’t hurt my feeling for it to be a little longer though. Since I use an AIR2 integrated inflator, I like enough swing on the inflator hose to get it to my mouth easily if needed.

 

[Edward3c]

Why not just operate with your right hand, I do.

 

[Endler's]

You could fit this adapter, to any LP hose, to make the required length. The adapter adds 1 & 1/4 inches to the length. (Measured mine with ruler.)

EZ-ON Adapter: Turns LP Reg Hose into BC/Drysuit Inflator Hose