Pony Bottle Question

[Brutus23]

Evening all,

I have a question that I haven't seen addressed. Using a pony bottle slung like a stage, do you use standard entry from boat ie: Giant Stride, etc. If not, what would be preferred method?

Brutus

 

[DiveTub]

Depends on the Boat and the conditions

Either Giant Stride or backward roll if it is rough. with all bottles in place

On a calm day I tend to get in the water and have the crew pass them down then clip em on.

 

[Brutus23]

Thanks for the information

Brutus

 

[MikeS]

When doing a giant stride, I hold the bottle against my body with my left forearm arm so it can’t bounce around when I hit the water. Once I’m in the water I let go and hardly notice it’s there.

Mike

 

[Brutus23]

The pony bottle I rigged is a 30 cf. The info y'all provided is very helpful as I have decided to use a pony bottle on the deeper dives planned for this summer.

Thanks again,

Brutus

 

[Big O]

If doing a giant stride entry, hold it tight against your chest with your left arm to keep it from flopping around when you hit the water.

HTH,

dave