That darn arch in the hose!

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Look, all this talk about 5 ft hoses and swivels sounds nuts. Maybe that is because I have never had a problem with the stock IP hose. Well, I suspect that it interferes with my speargun aim sometimes but I still don't see any justification for these contraptions as embraced by other divers. Divers are their own worst enemy, as soon as we get rid of the old multiport first stage adapters, someone comes up with some other type of swiveling elbow packed with O rings. As one poster suggested, those super flex woven fabric hoses are now available.

- I had a good chuckle - Yeah, I agree, technology is not always the faultless way forward.

 

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I use this one and it works for me:

Aqua 360 Degree Regulator swivel (AA56) from LeisurePro.com

This is in fact one of the most popular ones world wide, and this manufacturer was not included in the recall, its manufactured in Asia and distributed by a few international distributors one of which is Tsung Kuang MFG (or better known as Saekodive - BUT, they are not the manufacturers of the swivel) anyway, I think, if you look at the code AA56, that one is distributed in the USA by TRIDENT DIVING ACCESSORIES.

 

[Randy43068]

Ok..so the rentals for the OW dive had such a strong arch in the hose that it felt like it was pullin the Reg out of my mouth!

So I found this.. can you use it for other regs? or is it only for Diverite brand regs

What do you think about the placement of the reg hose running under the arm? it looks comfortable...SCUBA Diving Equipment for Technical, Wreck and Cave Diving: Dive Rite, Inc - Product Catalog - Right Angle Adapter

Would you consider using your second safety regulator on a necklace? Also a long hose for your primary regulator and a bungeed backup regulator soves the problem nicely. HOG or Hogarithan (spelling?) type of set up exactly solves the issue you describe.

 

[Tortuga68]

I still get some "pull" on my primary reg even with the Hogarthian rig - I have my Miflex hose on it now, but won't be using it until next month; will let you all know what I think after I try it out