Hi all,
Similar to an existing thread on sidemount and deco tanks, I'd like some suggestions on how people setup 4 tank sidmount? Mainly the regulator hose length / configuration etc on the 4th tank, tried googling to no avail.
At the moment I'm comfortable with 3 tanks (2 primary and 1 50% mix). A bit about my current setups with the unmodified SMS 100.
Left side primary bottle (12L Steel): BC inflate hose, regulator hose around back of neck
Left side 50% bottle (80cf AL clipped off below primary): regulator hose around back of neck
Right side primary bottle (12L Steel): Drysuit inflate hose, 7 foot regulator hose across front of chest and around neck
I'm comfortable with this setup and would probably want to avoid changing if possible.
Wanted to add a 100% mix into the setup, most likely I would get another 80cf AL, anyone would suggest the 40cf AL may be a better option for 100%?
From various youtube videos of crazy 6 tank sidemouts, I should add this 4th bottle to my right side? But I have been told by someone to keep all deco bottles on the left? Is this practice mainly for BM people? It's going to be very busy on the left if I have 3 bottles on that side. Not to mention I could be off balance too.
If the right side is the correct spot for the 100% mix, what will be the hose routing? I want to avoid using left handed regs / 90 degree swivles etc. Should it go across the chest again like the current primary right bottle?
Any photos of regulators / setups is also greatly appreciated.
Thanks heaps in advance.
Similar to an existing thread on sidemount and deco tanks, I'd like some suggestions on how people setup 4 tank sidmount? Mainly the regulator hose length / configuration etc on the 4th tank, tried googling to no avail.
At the moment I'm comfortable with 3 tanks (2 primary and 1 50% mix). A bit about my current setups with the unmodified SMS 100.
Left side primary bottle (12L Steel): BC inflate hose, regulator hose around back of neck
Left side 50% bottle (80cf AL clipped off below primary): regulator hose around back of neck
Right side primary bottle (12L Steel): Drysuit inflate hose, 7 foot regulator hose across front of chest and around neck
I'm comfortable with this setup and would probably want to avoid changing if possible.
Wanted to add a 100% mix into the setup, most likely I would get another 80cf AL, anyone would suggest the 40cf AL may be a better option for 100%?
From various youtube videos of crazy 6 tank sidemouts, I should add this 4th bottle to my right side? But I have been told by someone to keep all deco bottles on the left? Is this practice mainly for BM people? It's going to be very busy on the left if I have 3 bottles on that side. Not to mention I could be off balance too.
If the right side is the correct spot for the 100% mix, what will be the hose routing? I want to avoid using left handed regs / 90 degree swivles etc. Should it go across the chest again like the current primary right bottle?
Any photos of regulators / setups is also greatly appreciated.
Thanks heaps in advance.