Slung Pony, Second on a necklace?
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Boston Breakwater
"Outlaw." Solo Diver
Ha......Looks good, Jim.
Editing photos.........Right now. Hoping you have a big screen.....
Boston Breakwater
"Outlaw." Solo Diver
I'm a fan of the ball bungies for stowing the second stage on my slung AL19. Makes re-stowing it easy when practicing deploying it.
CuzzA
Wetwork for Hire
Boston Breakwater
"Outlaw." Solo Diver
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Disclaimer; The following setup is " My personal preference." The following setup is "Not" endorsed by "Any" agency.
Some of you may disagree, and say "That it is wrong." It is "Right." for me.
I like many.......have been "Solo Diving." for quite awhile. 20 years +
Whether, I am diving single tanks, or doubles, I typically use more than (1) Pony.(Slung.) I consider myself a "Deep" "Wreck" Diver. (Deep being a relative term,) My max depth is 186 fsw (On air.)
I prefer to have my hand wheels facing down,( The valves are off.) and my first stages, and regulators, SPG's in towards my body. Basically for some protection against Bulkheads, Hatchways, Ladder wells,Etc.
Protection....too some degree...from anything. (I can cover them with my hands, or forearms...If, need be.)
I also, like the Second stage on my left to be a left-handed configuration, and the tank have a left-handed valve. I dove "Independent Doubles." for many years, and I'm very comfortable with hoses coming from my left. I am also attaching an image of my BP/W Harness to give a better idea, and visual. (Again, with a hose coming from my left.) My "Second." second stage is worn around my neck with a necklace. I put some arrows on the photos to help with orientation.
All of my Second stages are different, and I have no trouble telling them apart.
In, regard to the O.P. I don't see any real benefit to wearing your pony bottle regulator around your neck......It may take away from, or hinder other benefits such as, handing your bottle off to someone, Etc.
As, far as you taking the course???? I highly recommend it. My suggestion would be to follow your instructors teaching, and words. Using the equipment, and configuration they think is best.
and If, He/She finds you worthy of signing off on. Congratulations!!!!
I actually took the P.A.D.I. Self-Reliant course earlier this year. Quite, frankly....I only took it to get people to "Shut the F@$& up." if you have a plastic card that means "Your Qualified." (Kidding.)
Best of luck to you. Whatever gear you use, and whatever configuration works for you??? Do it safely, and within your limits.
Cheers.
Edit: Always remember. "Left. Lean." "Right Rich."
The M.O.D. sticker was put on to communicate to others....I know, what it is....
Firstly, I firmly believe in diving with gear that you are comfortable with. Secondly, I firmly believe in using the appropriate gear for the dive you intend to do.
Disclaimer; The following setup is " My personal preference." The following setup is "Not" endorsed by "Any" agency.
Some of you may disagree, and say "That it is wrong." It is "Right." for me.
I like many.......have been "Solo Diving." for quite awhile. 20 years +
Whether, I am diving single tanks, or doubles, I typically use more than (1) Pony.(Slung.) I consider myself a "Deep" "Wreck" Diver. (Deep being a relative term,) My max depth is 186 fsw (On air.)
I prefer to have my hand wheels facing down,( The valves are off.) and my first stages, and regulators, SPG's in towards my body. Basically for some protection against Bulkheads, Hatchways, Ladder wells,Etc.
Protection....too some degree...from anything. (I can cover them with my hands, or forearms...If, need be.)
I also, like the Second stage on my left to be a left-handed configuration, and the tank have a left-handed valve. I dove "Independent Doubles." for many years, and I'm very comfortable with hoses coming from my left. I am also attaching an image of my BP/W Harness to give a better idea, and visual. (Again, with a hose coming from my left.) My "Second." second stage is worn around my neck with a necklace. I put some arrows on the photos to help with orientation.
All of my Second stages are different, and I have no trouble telling them apart.
In, regard to the O.P. I don't see any real benefit to wearing your pony bottle regulator around your neck......It may take away from, or hinder other benefits such as, handing your bottle off to someone, Etc.
As, far as you taking the course???? I highly recommend it. My suggestion would be to follow your instructors teaching, and words. Using the equipment, and configuration they think is best.
and If, He/She finds you worthy of signing off on. Congratulations!!!!
I actually took the P.A.D.I. Self-Reliant course earlier this year. Quite, frankly....I only took it to get people to "Shut the F@$& up." if you have a plastic card that means "Your Qualified." (Kidding.)
Best of luck to you. Whatever gear you use, and whatever configuration works for you??? Do it safely, and within your limits.
Cheers.
Edit: Always remember. "Left. Lean." "Right Rich."
The M.O.D. sticker was put on to communicate to others....I know, what it is....
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