Which to buy

[j-valve]

2 questions. I'm a shorter guy about to do Cavern and intro to cave and I'm not sure if the 5 or 7 foot hose is for me. Is it preference or will I want the 7 footer if I do more training? Second, where can I buy one? My LDS doesn't have any and I can't find them online. Any help would be great.

J

 

[The Fresh Prince]

2 questions. I'm a shorter guy about to do Cavern and intro to cave and I'm not sure if the 5 or 7 foot hose is for me. Is it preference or will I want the 7 footer if I do more training? Second, where can I buy one? My LDS doesn't have any and I can't find them online. Any help would be great.

J

seven foot hose. This will route under the light canister(mandatory item) and around your neck. Try ebay, Leisurepro, etc. to find one, even Apeks 1/2 inch.

 

[j-valve]

seven foot hose. This will route under the light canister(mandatory item) and around your neck. Try ebay, Leisurepro, etc. to find one, even Apeks 1/2 inch.

So what is the 5 footer for? I looked at leisurepro and didn't find any hoses. Are they there and I missed them?

J

 

[j-valve]

Found the hoses at LP. Cheaper than I thought they would be. Still not sure about the 5vs7 foot question.

J

 

[vlada]

Hi J-Valve,

The rationale behind the 7 ft hose is that it allows for air sharing while travelling single file in the overhead environment (wreck or cave)

Since the 7 ft hose will be the one that you will donate, your size does not really matter - if you have a average size buddy, the 7 ft hose would allow you to travel single file and the 5 ft would not

Vlada

 

[Northeastwrecks]

Its also worth noting that the OOA diver will go out first if you are proceeding single file with one buddy or in the middle if you are in a 3 person team. If we were diving together, you'd need a 7 foot hose because I'm 6'3" tall. A five footer would not allow sufficient space.

I also prefer the routing on the 7 footer versus the 5. I found the 5 to be too short to route comfortably, even going under my arm instead of under the can light.

The 5 is appropriate for OW divers who want a longer primary hose. Since the 7 works well during OW diving, I usually recommend the 7.

 

[detroit diver]

Its also worth noting that the OOA diver will go out first if you are proceeding single file with one buddy or in the middle if you are in a 3 person team. If we were diving together, you'd need a 7 foot hose because I'm 6'3" tall. A five footer would not allow sufficient space.

I also prefer the routing on the 7 footer versus the 5. I found the 5 to be too short to route comfortably, even going under my arm instead of under the can light.

The 5 is appropriate for OW divers who want a longer primary hose. Since the 7 works well during OW diving, I usually recommend the 7.

Ditto. That was my experience also.

 

[Joe R.]

2 questions. I'm a shorter guy about to do Cavern and intro to cave and I'm not sure if the 5 or 7 foot hose is for me. Is it preference or will I want the 7 footer if I do more training? Second, where can I buy one? My LDS doesn't have any and I can't find them online. Any help would be great.

J

7' is absolutely necessary for swimming in tandem. Don't forget the fins add length (to both divers).

 

[5615mike]

You won't notice the difference in length if routed properly...at least I didn't.

 

[IndigoBlue]

Its also worth noting that the OOA diver will go out first if you are proceeding single file with one buddy or in the middle if you are in a 3 person team. If we were diving together, you'd need a 7 foot hose because I'm 6'3" tall. A five footer would not allow sufficient space.

I also prefer the routing on the 7 footer versus the 5. I found the 5 to be too short to route comfortably, even going under my arm instead of under the can light.

The 5 is appropriate for OW divers who want a longer primary hose. Since the 7 works well during OW diving, I usually recommend the 7.

Ditto.

There is no reason to waste your money on a 5 ft hose.