Made the jump.

[Diver below 83]

The question is why have you switched to primary donate? I did it to build muscle memory for tech training. If all you are doing is recreational diving primary donate is counterproductive as it goes against recreational conventions and norms.

Honestly I just like how it lays better while using my bp/w. I’m also planning to do a lot of solo diving so I’m trying to build my setup for a pony next to the wing. So it really just comes down to layout. When I do the occasional vacation dive or boat dive it’s easy enough to explain. And if they yank my primary just because then my back up is right there. Not too worried. Practice makes perfect

 

[buddhasummer]

didn’t even know it was an option. Looks good actually

I find it cleaner to look at. But it needs to be specifically requested at time of purchase. It's been a few years since I bought one but assume it's still an option.

 

[buddhasummer]

Looks like they are all non branded as they use the word "naked" in the description:

DGX Black Face Premium SPG, Naked | Dive Gear Express®

I'd still request it to be sure though.

 

[Caveeagle]

I don't like popcorn.
A lot of recreational divers are using long hose and primary donation. So it is not really counter productive against certain doctrine.
BTW, I am also using similar set up for recreational dive and I always explain it to my "allocated" buddy before the dive.

I fail to understand why some see an issue with primary donate for recreational divers. Sure it’s a good idea to discuss emergency protocols with any new buddy, but even if you don’t, what’s the risk? If an ooa diver grabs your bungied backup, so what? Other than the challenge of the short hose, there should be no issue.

 

[buddhasummer]

I fail to understand why some see an issue with primary donate for recreational divers. Sure it’s a good idea to discuss emergency protocols with any new buddy, but even if you don’t, what’s the risk? If an ooa diver grabs your bungied backup, so what? Other than the challenge of the short hose, there should be no issue.

And to add, how often does this actually happen? I imagine in most cases it'd just be a cluster .... anyway.

When the proverbial hits the fan, for most I'd hazard, the OOA "training" they received is all but forgotten. I practice so I know what to do for my buddy even if he/she doesn't.

Panic does strange things to people and in my experience I've seen more people begin to panic when something goes wrong than those who remained calm. YMMV.

 

[Diver below 83]

Looks like they are all non branded as they use the word "naked" in the description:

DGX Black Face Premium SPG, Naked | Dive Gear Express®

I'd still request it to be sure though.

I always local pick up at dgx. So I can usual see before I buy lol

 

[Diver below 83]

And to add, how often does this actually happen? I imagine in most cases it'd just be a cluster .... anyway.

When the proverbial hits the fan, for most I'd hazard, the OOA "training" they received is all but forgotten. I practice so I know what to do for my buddy even if he/she doesn't.

Panic does strange things to people and in my experience I've seen more people begin to panic when something goes wrong than those who remained calm. YMMV.

exactly. And to be honest I don’t see a panicked diver going for the bungee anyways. I see them going for my primary since they see me breathing off it. I’m not speaking from experience just picturing that situation. If they are grabbing.

 

[Streydog]

Funny, I just bought the DGX to replace my Cressi Mini. The Cressi is plastic. I have 200+ dives with it with no issues besides the plastic getting scratched. I wanted a little bigger gauge.

 

[buddhasummer]

I always local pick up at dgx. So I can usual see before I buy lol

Lucky you, tell Joyce Simon says hi.

 

[buddhasummer]

Funny, I just bought the DGX to replace my Cressi Mini. The Cressi is plastic. I have 200+ dives with it with no issues besides the plastic getting scratched. I wanted a little bigger gauge.

@Kupu , seems we're both correct. I guess there is two versions out there.