What are the general thoughts on Swivel hoses or Swivel adaptors?

[jay040]

On one hand they same like great inventions that increase comfort in a dive. On the other hand, it seems like adding an additional potential point of failure to your kit.

Been looking at the Omni swivel as an add-on. Cheaper brand reviews mention leaks, but Omni has positive reviews.

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[rongoodman]

I have my primary on a 5' hose and see no point in a swivel.

 

[Ukmc]

I have my primary on a 5' hose and see no point in a swivel.

Long-hose people do not understand short-hose people problems.

 

[34109411]

On one hand they same like great inventions that increase comfort in a dive. On the other hand, it seems like adding an additional potential point of failure to your kit.

Been looking at the Omni swivel as an add-on. Cheaper brand reviews mention leaks, but Omni has positive reviews.

Omni Swivel Standard

Omni Swivel is dedicated to manufacturing the finest and highest quality diving products on the market. All of Omni products are made in the USA with over 40 years' experience manufacturing diving...

www.scuba.com

i had one since 300 dives no problems whatsoever.

 

[rx7diver]

I don't use a swivel. I've been diving since 1987, and I've never used one (I actually avoid using them.) I see no point in using a swivel for the recreational diving, in either a BM single or BM baby doubles, that I do. And I saw no point in using a swivel when I was doing Great Lakes extended-range diving.

rx7diver

 

[lexvil]

I use Omni on my stuff, even have a shut off valve in line

 

[Ukmc]

I have an atomic hose with swivel, scubapro hose with swivel and also 70 degree DGX swivel. No problems with either.

 

[34109411]

I don't use a swivel. I've been diving since 1987, and I've never used one (I actually avoid using them.) I see no point in using a swivel for the recreational diving, in either a BM single or BM baby doubles, that I do. And I saw no point in using a swivel when I was doing Great Lakes extended-range diving.

rx7diver

i use one for some reason it make it easier and more comfortable to stay in my mounts otherwise it cause some kind of jaw fatigue.

 

[rmorgan]

I get unpleasant jaw symptoms, including locking, when I don't use the swivel, which eliminates the problem. I'd rather the failure point be on my rig than in my skull.

 

[BoltSnap]

I use Omni on my stuff, even have a shut off valve in lineView attachment 906479

What second stage do you use for alternate?