ddmattos
Contributor
My g/f started in a Hogarthian setup with a long hose and bungeed backup. After class she remarked "I really like my bungee backup, since I always know right where it is". Both of our backups are on 24" hoses. I use a 7' primary hose, and she still uses a 5' hose until she is ready to add a can light to the mix.
This configuration in the link below works perfectly for warm water, cold water, rec, and tech. There is no reason to try to change it since it has evolved over many years, by some of the most experienced divers there are. I would strongly recommend taking a few minutes and at least read thru it.
Equipment Configuration | Global Underwater Explorers
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