Question for HOG twin-tank users

[CAPTAIN SINBAD]

Those of you who dive hog D1 on their double tanks ... have you noticed that the first stage is so big that it actually blocks access to your valves when you reach back for them? I read that somewhere and was wondering if it was a major issue HOGs would not be very popular in the tech community. Any truth to this at all?

 

[tbone1004]

what hose routing are you using? they're no bigger than Apeks DST's.....

 

[manni-yunk]

Those of you who dive hog D1 on their double tanks ... have you noticed that the first stage is so big that it actually blocks access to your valves when you reach back for them? I read that somewhere and was wondering if it was a major issue HOGs would not be very popular in the tech community. Any truth to this at all?

None whatsoever.


I had read that before and I think its nuts. I do a valve drill on every dive and have never had the slightest problem due to my hogs.

 

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[Tracy]

Yes, I switched back to ds4s because of it.

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[Jack Hammer]

I didn't have any issues and used them up through full cave. Maybe people are pointing them out instead of in (referring to 5th port) or just lack the flexibility. I use Apeks DSTs now and they are about identical in size, no issues with those either.

 

[tbone1004]

so the D3 and the Scubapro MK25 are certainly smaller with the design biasing the din threads up towards the enviro seal, but it's not the end of the world. Increase the angle from the picture below a bit and you should be fine

 

[Jim Lapenta]

Those of you who dive hog D1 on their double tanks ... have you noticed that the first stage is so big that it actually blocks access to your valves when you reach back for them? I read that somewhere and was wondering if it was a major issue HOGs would not be very popular in the tech community. Any truth to this at all?

Never had that problem with mine. Just need to orient them to a position that works for you.

 

[Dhboner]

Never had that problem with mine..oh wait...my valves are right in front of me at all times...SIDEMOUNT ROCKS!!!

 

[tomfcrist]

I honestly haven't had that problem either.