Undone Tank Band

[Falconer]

Needless to say the BC's in question had only one. I honestly have no idea why any manufacture would create a device without 2 bands. I would advise keeping that in mind before you purchase.[/QUOTE]

This applies to beach diving as well, I've seen even properly secured tanks with single bands come loose in the rough surf...never seen a tank with two straps come loose.
If your BC comes with only one strap look to see that the plate is set up to allow a second tank band. Also, I've seen some very cheap tank bands, if i had only one tank band I'd make sure it was a good sturdy band.

Kevin

 

[bgray]

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[Tollie]

This has been a useful thread with lots of helpful tips regarding don/doff underwater, initially securing the tank and about the equipment itself (importance of a two strap BC).

The key to ensuring that a slipped tank remains a manageable failure rather than a really bad day is the importance of the dive team or buddy. Dive with people whose skills you trust, don’t blow off the predive check, make sure you understand how your buddies gear works, when in the water before proceeding with the dive stabilize your team and check each other again, and during the dive remain aware of the total circumstances of the dive including your own and your buddy’s equipment status. Never tolerate buddy separation during the dive or on ascent and decent.

This routine will enable you to catch and correct problems before they spiral out of control.

Equipment is not a fix for poor team skills, although the correct configuration is the foundation of solid and safe diving in all dive contexts.

 

[Shasta_man]

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I've had to reattach tanks underwater on people plenty of times. What's really funny is after giving them a "you have a problem with your tank + wait" hand signal, as I'm behind them adjusting the strap, some of them spin like a dog chasing its tail, trying to see what the heck it is I'm up to back there......I feel like a rodeo performer.