Snap swivel positioning on SPG/regulator hose?

[tbone1004]

the doubles are recommended to start at the break point of the tank and if you have to move them you move them, it is not a rule that they have to go there. You can make it constant all you want but if I did that I would be diving an unsafe rig because I would either have the plate up too high which would cause back problems as I was walking and cause he rig to be horribly unstable, or if I put the plate where it is supposed to live, then I would be unable to manipulate valves. I dive a Transpac normally since it has multiple grommets so I can move the tanks up the two inches that I need to get it in the right spot, or I use an extra long backplate that does the same thing. Just saying that this isn't a one size fits all campaign despite whatever consistency you want. That rig works great if you are 5'9 to 6'2 tall and are of "normal" build, it's what the guys that designed it looked like, but for those of us that fall outside of that realm, it doesn't always work and that is the danger of drinking the kool-aid. My rig is just as consistent as yours, but instead of at the break point, my bands are typically 3" lower than the crown on a normal length backplate.

 

[PfcAJ]

Makes me wonder how all the DIR guys manage with tanks around the world without adjusting the bands... I'm 5'6'', one of my dive buddies is like 6'-somethin', and another friend of mine that dives DIR is like 5'4''. No issues.

You're at a logistical disadvantage because you need your tanks or sit there with the socket set and tinker.

 

[tbone1004]

I dive sidemount most of the time. With a Transpac which is my normal travel rig it is a non issue because they have multiple holes. My Halcyon SS backplate has an extra set of holes drilled in it to allow me to put it where it is supposed to be. My DSS extra long plate is perfect where it is. Like I said, I'm in a weird position at my size with as long of a back that I have. My Nomad is custom length to make it fit properly, I have an extra long backplate from Tobin, thank God he makes those things,

 

[PfcAJ]

I guess you're the one in a million snowflake.

 

[tbone1004]

not the one, I know quite a few that have either the long or extra long plates. Those that use the Halcyon Short plates have the bolt holes in a different position than the regulator plates, so anyone using those has a different mounting position.

 

[PfcAJ]

Plates I don't care about, really. Even the hose is something I don't really care about. Special tanks just4u are silly though.

 

[tbone1004]

agreed, and that is why I have a couple different options to use standard band positioning, but if I am using a standard backplate and want it to fit properly and be able to reach the valves I have to drop the bands a few inches. Luckily there are commercial plates that solve this problem, and I dive sidemount 75-80% of the time, so it's a double nonissue there.

 

[rjack321]

BTW, after having a stainless bolt snap jam up (about six months ago), I've taken to using a breakaway attachment for the long hose clip by using an O-ring in the mix. I'm reasonably sure it's not DIR, but I feel better about my odds for giving someone a long hose in an emergency.

Should not be very hard to take it out of your mouth even if the clip is jammed

 

[tbone1004]

use brass if you aren't in salt water, or start buying higher quality SS bolt snaps.... Unfortunately there is a BIG difference in quality between the cheap ones and the not so cheap ones. I also put a bit of vaseline in them before a trip and cycle it a few times, seems to help.

 

[PfcAJ]

use brass if you aren't in salt water,

Or use the same kit no matter what water you're in?