Octopus second-stage: over shoulder or under arm?

[CuzzA]

I am not an expert on how regulators operate, but if the first stage does not have enough pressure due to the HP hose freely releasing gas and a tank already low on pressure, would it drop the intermediate pressure too low to make the second stage operate correctly? @tbone1004

 

[chillyinCanada]

Note: if you're short like me, 40" can be too long for the under arm primary to be completely streamlined and it'll find its way past and over your elbow. I imagine the opposite problem applies if you're larger/taller than average. If you're interested in that set-up, try to measure with a piece of string or something under your arm for the best hose length, or see if you can try it on someplace

I'm short like me and have always had my 40" routed under my arm. I love it.

 

[DBPacific]

I'm short like me and have always had my 40" routed under my arm. I love it.

Mine usually stays in place but it'll pop out unexpectedly at times. Maybe it's just how I have my arms

 

[chillyinCanada]

Mine usually stays in place but it'll pop out unexpectedly at times. Maybe it's just how I have my arms

Pop out where? How?

 

[DBPacific]

Pop out where? How?

It usually slips past my elbow to be above my arm instead of under

 

[chillyinCanada]

It usually slips past my elbow to be above my arm instead of under

How do you hold your arms whilst diving?

 

[DBPacific]

How do you hold your arms whilst diving?

Typically 90 degree in front or slightly in front and below me, but when dealing with gear or moving things around, I'll need to move my arm like a chicken wing and that's when it slips over my elbow at times

 

[chillyinCanada]

Typically 90 degree in front or slightly in front and below me, but when dealing with gear or moving things around, I'll need to move my arm like a chicken wing and that's when it slips over my elbow at times

Hmmm . . . I've got no answer for you.

 

[DBPacific]

Hmmm . . . I've got no answer for you.

Short arms I guess

 

[chillyinCanada]

Short arms I guess

But it is my suspicion that I am shorter thsn you ergo, my arms shorter than yours