Mares Icon BCD - Question - Mares PLEASE HELP!!!

[cyclone3565]

I just purchased a Mares Icon BCD and the Valve Trigger Line, the line inside the inflator hose that releases air by pulling on the inflator, is assembled using a knot at the end. I am trying to install my Atomic SSI and currently I am using a pin with a loop on the line on my Zeagle. Is there a trick I am missing? All help will be greatly appreciated. Trying to go diving as soon as possible. Do I just tie a know around the pin, maybe cable tie it into place. Thank you in advance.

 

[Zak OHara]

Cyclone,

You are correct about the string and it is different than other brand bcds. A knot can be tied to secure the pin you are referring to. Just make sure it is a very good knot so it doesn't slip. Maybe a crimp of some sort to assure it doesn't let go. I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.

I hope you enjoy your new bcd.

Best,

 

[cyclone3565]

Hi Zak,

and thank you for your reply. I was always used to the loop on the Zeagles I have been diving, but the Icon is soooo comfortable I could not resists, much to my wife's dismay. What I ended up doing is tying a knot, looping it around the pin and then securing the loop with a cable tie. I think it will be okay. Sometime in the future I could purchase a cable, made with loops, from a local cable supplier. How would I go about disassemblying the actual dump valve, should the string ever need replacing? I tried to figure it out but could not. Thank you again.

Martin

 

[Zak OHara]

We've communicated via PM. Cyclone was answered.

Zak