How long should the MiFlex hose be for the 2nd Stage? Can it be shorter than the factory one because the hose is more flexible?
MiFlex Hose length?
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It's flexible, but it doesn't stretch. Its main benefit is that it is lighter than the rubber.
If you can try them out in the pool at an LDS, you're better off as you'll find something comfortable for you.
I don't like my 40" miflex. It's too floaty.
If you can try them out in the pool at an LDS, you're better off as you'll find something comfortable for you.
I don't like my 40" miflex. It's too floaty.
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Are you using standard Padi configuration? Or long hose and necklace? If Padi then I'd just buy the same length as your rubber hose assuming it isn't pulling or pushing. Yes, the Miflex et al hoses are more flexible than rubber, lighter too. The only application I think they trump rubber is inflator hose and drysuit hose. There have recently been some alarming issue reported by some Miflex hose users.
---------- Post added September 26th, 2015 at 07:05 PM ----------
The title says Generic but it's Miflex:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/re...-braided-hoses.html?highlight=Problem+generic
---------- Post added September 26th, 2015 at 07:09 PM ----------
Oh, and they do pack a little nicer/tighter when traveling. If you're going to buy braided hoses I'd buy generic not Miflex due to both price and recent reported issues. I get mine from DGX (Dive Gear Express) and never had a problem with them.
---------- Post added September 26th, 2015 at 07:05 PM ----------
The title says Generic but it's Miflex:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/re...-braided-hoses.html?highlight=Problem+generic
---------- Post added September 26th, 2015 at 07:09 PM ----------
Oh, and they do pack a little nicer/tighter when traveling. If you're going to buy braided hoses I'd buy generic not Miflex due to both price and recent reported issues. I get mine from DGX (Dive Gear Express) and never had a problem with them.
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It has to be long enough to connect the first and second stages. 
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