Pony or primary?

[DaleC]

Actually, if a diver came from the left and reached across to grab the primary it could trap the neck for a short time (I know it's a long shot).

I also really dislike the need to uncross the canlight cable. That is an unnecessary step in a stressed situation. Why trap the LH in the first place. Is there some need to remove the canlight head from the left side during a dive that requires it be free from beneath the LH?

That being said, when I use a LH I like it more because it makes reg recovery and location simple.

As to which I'd donate? Either one. I'm not particularly attached to either and competent and confident to use both (otherwise why have them). It's just another air source to me.

 

[CT-Rich]

Although I’m not a fan; the OP’s scenario is a good argument in favor of a Spare-Air. Just hand it over and hover out of reach!

I recommend taking the spare-air and throwing it out and shouting "Squirrel!!!" as you watch the OOA diver paddling down into the abyss after it....

 

[SlvrDragon50]

Yeaa... having to move the light when donating the long hose is kinda weird. The long hose should always be unhindered.

 

[rongoodman]

Better to have to switch the light after the OOA diver has gas than trap the long hose when clipping off the light.

 

[DaleC]

But how often is it clipped off? It seems one is trapping it most of the time so it won't be trapped some of the time.

The main problem I see is wearing a can on the right hip and the head on the left hand which necessitates routing the cable across the body along with a longhose.
This makes sense when slinging multiple bottles, scootering and needing long burn times for a light.

And this is why I don't subscribe to standardization. It has most people, most of the time, suiting up in ways that only suit a few people, some of the time.