Pony Mounting

[RobJon]

Well I decided to get a 13cf pony bottle, it seems most of my diving is Solo and after reading many posts about redundant air I figured it was worth it, even though most of my solo diving is in less than 40 feet. My question is mounting, I did a search and found the pony tamer style options but I think I would rather sling it under my arm. I have plenty of D-rings and was hoping someone could post or point me in the right direction for proper mounting and I'm not afraid of DIY projects.
Thanks in advance.

 

[DA Aquamaster]

Here is a link to the DIR method of rigging a stage bottle:

http://www.dir-diver.com./en/equipment/stagebottle_rigging.html

But I prefer the hogarthian method of rigging:

http://www.bentleytech.com/cave/stage/index.html

The critical issue in either case is to get the lenght right so the tank rides in the proper position. With a 19 cu ft pony or a low pressure 15 cu ft pony, the hose clamp at the lower end is usually very close to the bottom of the pony, so with the shorter 13 cu ft pony, this could get interesting.

 

[RobJon]

Thanks, that's what I was looking for.

 

[DA Aquamaster]

With either method I prefer to use clear vinyl tubing for the "handle" as it allows you to inspect the rope. Otherwise I am always wondering what the rope really looks like under that black fuel tubing.

 

[RobJon]

With either method I prefer to use clear vinyl tubing for the "handle" as it allows you to inspect the rope. Otherwise I am always wondering what the rope really looks like under that black fuel tubing.

Well I got it all hooked up, went with the clear tubing as I agree being able to see the rope prevents future problems. I dove with it on the wekend and could hardly even notice it was there. I simulated an OOA situation, easily turned on the air and deployed the second stage.

Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction.

 

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But I prefer the hogarthian method of rigging:

http://www.bentleytech.com/cave/stage/index.html

The critical issue in either case is to get the lenght right so the tank rides in the proper position.

With my 13, I place the clamp within an inch of the bottom of the tank and the lower loop has about 4 inches of slack. I have a D-ring up close to the plate that it hooks to. I do not hook it to the D-ring at the front of my hip. This also leaves my SPG reasonable accessable.