Using hose clamps to mount accessories to side of tank?

[SouthernSharktoothDiver]

@Tim Clark Diving I appreciate the advice. I probably should get a pocket for my SMB and such. I’ll sit down and try to streamline as much as I can at some point before the season starts

 

[KenE]

When diving in heavy current -- with the potential for dead branches and other debris getting washed down stream -- how do you envision untangling debris from a fixed back mount pony?

The same way you would for your back mounted primary cylinder! Only a slightly greater risk! As the OP has said before, the question is not whether to back mount or not, but rather about the method of connecting the pony to the primary.

 

[KenE]

Don't let the back-mount naysayers bug you. To each his/her own.

Of course you can use hose clamps to invent whatever floats your boat. If you're worried about scratching up your tank, it's probably unavoidable.....or you can slip some hose protector material or bicycle inner tube material over the hose clamps.

Sounds like what you are trying to invent is the old pony tamer system. I used that set-up for 20 years before switching to the Quickdraw system. The big difference is that with the QuickDraw there is nothing mounted to your primary cylinder so it's a super easy swap to any fresh tank. The first 2 pics are the old pony tamer system. The last pic is my QuickDraw system.

Anyway, the pics of the pony tamer will at least show what I think it is you're trying to make...

Good luck! Dive on!!

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Dawg, do you have any issues with the bottom of the pony clanking against the primary cylinder when using the quick draw system? I am not happy with my existing system and looking at the quick draw as an option.

 

[SouthernSharktoothDiver]

@KenE if it does bang together, you could always put a sponge in between the two

 

[KenE]

@KenE if it does bang together, you could always put a sponge in between the two

Yes, I know, I have that now with my current system. I use an adhesive rubber pad. However, they were recently removed for hydro. So, now considering other options for that reason and simplicity for changing tanks. I am debating between the Shark system and the Quick Draw system and looking at issues with both.

 

[NW Dive Dawg]

When diving in heavy current -- with the potential for dead branches and other debris getting washed down stream -- how do you envision untangling debris from a fixed back mount pony?

Pretty much the same as you would diving doubles or any configuration. Some folks dive their back mounted pony inverted to reduce entanglement scenarios and also to have easier access to the pony 1st if they choose to dive without their pony fully pressurized. I dive SOLO with my pony fully charged and also can monitor my pony pressure throughout the dive with a small integrated 2in SPG that's tethered to my pony 2nd.. I also dive an Air 2 so I have a main cylinder share option when not diving solo.

Dawg, do you have any issues with the bottom of the pony clanking against the primary cylinder when using the quick draw system? I am not happy with my existing system and looking at the quick draw as an option.

Nope... Never had that issue. The QuickDraw system is rock solid once the pins are inserted and the best part is that the primary half of the QuickDraw lives on the upper cam band of my Zeagle Ranger (cold water) or Stiletto (warm water).....so primary tank swaps are a breeze Here's a better pic showing how the connection and pins for the Quickdraw work.

 

[NW Dive Dawg]

Sorry for the sidetrack..... but since there seem to be some folks on this thread that may be considering a back mount pony configuration, please read this thread as food for thought. Back mount is not for everyone.

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So I’ve been on the fence on whether or not to post this……because it’s really hard to openly and publicly admit when you do something totally stupid. But then I thought more about it last night and figure that if it might provide some productive and positive food for thought and discussion…..or maybe help someone else from making the same mistake….that I really do need to talk about it.

Day before yesterday we are out on our boat and I’m doing a nice easy dive to celebrate my 68th B-day and get us a nice Lingcod for my B-day dinner. (it's a tradition thing) I’m a solo diver (certified...

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[happy-diver]

Here it is, the end all for the independent diver

and you just slide the tank out when the guy that shouldn't be diving begins to run out of air

You could even put a sling on it for all you slingers


Have you met the King of Sling

Pretending to be a tech diver but then he may be a tech diver as that's how I see those slingers slinging too


Hey just me again, still alive after two million dives with the same colour auxilliary bottle as the King of Sling

Diving unencumbered with complete freedom of mind tackling natures failings head on ready to rassle

Still here despite all the dangers to be encounterd in the deep blue sea, other than divers


Now other divers, they sure make me clench, and cause me Fibrillating Starfish Syndrome

 

[Scared Silly]

@Scared Silly Somehow missed your comment earlier. How do those work? They look like regular cam bands, but for $60 I'm open to the idea.

There is loop that the main tank cam band threads through. The pony cam band threads through it as well. Some may not like it because it a soft not a hard attachment so there is some movement.