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Pickleball is a slightly safer hobby.

If you can't handle the octagon you are octagone

I'll try and put something together in video format but there are pros and cons to each sytle. There is a lot of bad info out there when it comes to choosing a unit. For example, the idea that all CCRs are good it's just a question of use-case (some features are objectively better), or that you should pick something that your buddies use (what if they have bad units?). In general, when it comes to chestmount vs. backmount the biggest misconception is that the chest mount is "in the way". Unless I'm loading a speargun I'm not interacting with my sternum underwater. I go through small spaces but if it's rare to encounter something so small I can't fit with doubles and a CM CCR. It's a great use of the space, allows for a ton of bailout gas, and has unmatched versatility. The downside is that it's another thing to clip on and hook up. Other design elements come into play to differentiate BM vs CM. CM units take certain compromises. Happy to chat 1on1 if you want more intel. I have some basic chest mount info on this page: barefootbentley.com/choptima-review/.

Thank you! Great meeting you too, I hope you had an awesome dive.

That will pay off in the long run

Same here. Hopefully next summer I'll take my rebreather course

@ John Bentley is a well respected instructor for ccr and open circuit.

The crying for sure!!! I think my tears have almost dried out after advanced nitrox working on deco now . Got to get some bills paid up then cry some more ha ha ha

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@@davidb5195 are you a rebreather diver or working towards that ?

We went to the moon on the imperial system. Fuck off

My long hoses are 7feet (84 inches, 2.13m, 0.00115205 nautical miles). The difference between 7ft and something ~6inches shorter is ~6 inches (15cm). 6 inches is a lot when you're two people horizontal using a line for navigation unable to see. I share gas in a single file configuration on a regular basis for training purposes and 7ft is oftentimes barely enough, especially for individuals with long torsos. I can't advocate for a shorter hose for single file gas sharing for safety reasons. No matter how round another measurement may be, function is more important than form. Attempting to standardize a standard to a new standard is not standardizing, it's just another method.

Xs scuba makes it and you can buy through them or most accessory/service companies. This should only be used by qualified cylinder service technicians though.

The hose routing is the same. What specifically are you looking for?

@BarefootBentley nothing specific just wanted to see a video of it.

As far as regs it's the same as here. Sometimes I ditch the longhose for a 40in hose, but if I have a long hose I route it around the unit so it's accessible.

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Thanks! It's the fourth element duffle. You can find them on their website.

This would definitely be an upgrade!

I got the stealth but I'm less worried about that than the suit fit. All A3s should be high quality materials so I don't think you got steered wrong.

Good point! This is an important part of drysuit care and maintenance.

It's a cool place!

Dive rite ft1 and xt2

@@BarefootBentley thanks

I was using independent here, sometimes I use manifolded with the chop. For this specific configuration I prefer independence to eliminate the failure point of an isolator valve. Other conditions may swing my preference back to a manifold. For OC I always have a manifolded system.

I'm glad you found something that works for you! I discourage hose stuffing in the waist belt because I've seen it cause kinks and trapped hoses due to fabric interactions and obesity. It can be accomplished effectively, but not as easily as a retainer system. Stuffing takes objectively longer than looping and increases risks. I have had very short torso students who couldn't loop, in that case their best and only option was a stuff. Some people prefer long hoses for single tanks and that's fine and dandy. The core use of a longhose is single file gas sharing on a line or through a restriction - which isn't appropriate for single cylinder diving. We would not use a 7ft hose unless it had been necessitated by that requirement. They are not all upside though, despite what people on the internet may say. Long hoses used improperly are just as (or often more) useless and/or dangerous as every other configuration. I've seen people kink hoses, choke themselves and, most often, trap the long hose rendering it useless. It also requires a different deployment strategy involving swapping regs to donate. Even if used properly a long hose is more hose to manage and cannot accomodate a snorkel (a wildly undervalued crucial tool for diving in the ocean). When gas sharing long hoses that are improperly managed are sometimes used as a leash and cause more harm than good. Long hoses for single tank solo divers is the funniest application without historical reference I see on a regular basis. It's all form, no function. People can do what they like, but it's silly posturing for 30ft reef dives. When cave or wreck diving I always use a long hose, even when I am solo in case I encountered another team who needed assistance. I prefer an AOW style setup for single cylinder diving because it offers a longer hose without a wrap, is very streamlined, allows a snorkel and doesn't have any complicated hose management.

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The garden sprayer is a big help for mud mitigation!

@@BarefootBentley I also use my jet fins as 2 buckets to take some water to already wash away the biggest mud when arriving at the car.

1/8th inch bungee. I usually get it from my local shop but you can buy a roll from SGT knots on Amazon and it's good quality.

I don't have any issues with standard light configuration and the chop. A common misconception or visualization people have is that it's super tight against the chest and in the way of everything. The unit is secure and snug when adjusted properly but it's designed so you can reach behind it/against your chest. Some people pass the light cord behind the unit, I prefer to pass it in front. Backup lights don't bother me on the harness - lower drings are easily accessible with the unit. Thanks for the question and if you want to try a unit give me a shout!

I was surprised with how much better they breathe too. Really happy with the xt4s

Yep, good method to call out as it's common - I mention but don't show that. That's a common method and some people like it. It can still cause a feature called "spontaneous mouthpiece disassembly" so i don't use or recommend any attachment system that reduces mouthpiece integrity. Other issues are ziptie selection and 2nd stage real estate. Cheap zip ties will become very fragile with UV exposure and break. Not all 2nd stages can accommodate a second ziptie. Regardless it's common and will continue to be common. Appreciate the input!

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John and your snazzy torch. I like it.

I cashed out an old 401k to afford it.

I would prefer an external battery but the venture heat is made to use wet. Battery failure is always a possibility but I'm comfortable with this compromise. I'm much more concerned with modified motorcycle vests and other drysuit solutions that are likely to short and not rated for wet use in case of a flood. The situations I'm familiar with where a short has occured resulted in paralysis where the diver could not disconnect their battery. That's a different example than what you mention, and I don't mean to distract, but offer a larger risk analysis scope and where I draw my opinion.

@@BarefootBentley Totally fair, thanks for the thorough answer. Keep up the good work with the channel!

Thanks!

Thanks! 18 can work in certain situations but you're right and I missed adding that with standard regs you sometimes have to increase the short hose and LPI lengths. Too short is definitely uncomfortable but too long or too fancy (swivels and elbows) are typically the issue I see where people have trouble accessing their reg.

Glad to hear it's helpful! Don't write off a day with an instructor to really find tune things. I prefer double al80s in the ocean when I'm wetsuit diving so that's what I primarily use for South Florida