X tek pro inflator hose too long

[theiszy]

Hi,

I just purchased an x tek pro bcd from my LDS, it came fully assembled. When I got it home and set it up (attached to regs & tank) I realised the inflator hose is really long (compared to the shorter power inflator the x tek comes with), Its the same length as the hose I originally had for my jacket BCD (standard length im guessing). The problem is its too long and kinks out quiet a bit at a pretty tight angle. Besides being annoying its probably not good for the hose & also causing a snaging hazard. I ended up just buying a shorter hose from the shop, but after spending all that money on the BCD im feeling a little ripped off. It also says in the manual (which also didnt come with the BCD) that you must use the hose that comes with the x tek to keep your warrenty. Is this normal that the x tek comes with the standard length hose? am I setting it up wrong somehow?

Also just a second question.( Im new to BP&W so sorry if its a silly question), I have the STA with the stainless steel cam bands, when setting them up to my tanks (standard 12l faber steel), do I cut off excess to make it fit the tank? it seems like they are really long and wrap arpunt the tank one & a half times.

Thanks

 

[theiszy]

No answer yet. Any Scubapro reps on scuba board? I saw another thread on here regarding the inflator hose length. It seems it may just be they expect you to buy a new hose after all. But id still like to know if this will affect my warranty.

 

[tbone1004]

don't cut the cam bands, they should have velcro on them. You need the extra length to cam them over when they're tight enough.

can't help you on the warranty front