Yet, another ? about tying off the SPG and primary?

[serrada]

I currently am using zip ties. Yes, I know I shouldn’t be. As an alternative to string I’ve seen people us O-rings. Is there any reason why I should be using o-rings per DIR. I’ve searched but couldn’t find anything. Also, what size o-ring do people use and is there a certain type? :shakehead

 

[SparticleBrane]

To my knowlege using o-rings for holding gear like this isn't DIR.
Tie on the bolt snaps to the SPG and primary second stage with cave line using a cave knot and you'll be golden.

 

[reubencahn]

I currently am using zip ties. Yes, I know I shouldn’t be. As an alternative to string I’ve seen people us O-rings. Is there any reason why I should be using o-rings per DIR. I’ve searched but couldn’t find anything. Also, what size o-ring do people use and is there a certain type? :shakehead

This is a breakaway attachment which used to be preferred/acceptable. Eventually, GUE/WKPP came to the conclusion that the risk of breaking at inconvenient or inappropriate times outweighed the benefits of quick detachment. I think breakaway attachment is still preferred for rebreather bailout. Views on this were changing about the time I took fundamentals. Someone trained earlier might have better info on exact reasons for the change.

 

[serrada]

To my knowlege using o-rings for holding gear like this isn't DIR.
Tie on the bolt snaps to the SPG and primary second stage with cave line using a cave knot and you'll be golden.

#36? Is there a website I could learn how to do a cave knot?
Thanks
Colin

 

[dsteding]

#24

and here:

http://www.diveriteexpress.com/library/boltsnap.shtml

Same knot, just have the line go around the hose.

 

[Data]

How to attach a boltsnap

Lots of knots

ups, dsteding was faster

 

[serrada]

Great Stuff. Thanks guys. Now I just need to order some #24.

 

[Mo2vation]

Take snap in hand.

Take ziptie out of Drybox

Affix ziptie to boltsnap

Place boltsnap on device (SPG, Reg Hose, Goodman Handle, Overrated Scout Light, etc.)

Snip off flailing end of ziptie. I prefer nail clippers.

Move on to more important things - like diving.

Zipties rock. They hold. They are breakaway when you want them to be. They are easy to assemble, and they come in the color preferred by most divers!

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Ken

 

[Data]

Take snap in hand.

Take ziptie out of Drybox

Affix ziptie to boltsnap

Place boltsnap on device (SPG, Reg Hose, Goodman Handle, Overrated Scout Light, etc.)

Snip off flailing end of ziptie. I prefer nail clippers.

Move on to more important things - like diving.

Zipties rock. They hold. They are breakaway when you want them to be. They are easy to assemble, and they come in the color preferred by most divers!

---
Ken

Mo2vation, you're SB staff and trolling around in the DIR forum?
what you said might work great for you, but it is certainly not DIR

 

[DIR-Atlanta]

Zipties rock. They hold. They are breakaway when you want them to be.

And they are also breakaway when you don't want them to be.