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In my opinion flex hoses don't rout well and are uncomfortable against any bare skin.
Rubber. Too many instances of braided kinking or degrading inside and cutting off the air supply. Some tech instructors don't allow braided hoses in class. Especially on the long hose. They are also not friendly to latex drysuit seals or the little hairs on the back of your neck. They are floaty, will take a set and stay kinked if stored coiled, and they cost more with no added real benefit other than being a few ounces lighter.
Beware, these are easy to kink
Well, damn it! I just ordered one of these last month!Beware, these are easy to kink
So, now I have four hoses that either kink or float or rub my neck raw or rub holes in my wetsuit or drysuit!
I just use conventional rubber 7ft hosesWell, damn it! I just ordered one of these last month!
Can you recommend a particular hose? I am really striking out here. I bought one of those last month to convert to a long hose setup. But then just last week I went and bought some nylon hoses based on recommendations by others. So, now I have four hoses that either kink or float or rub my neck raw or rub holes in my wetsuit or drysuit!