Alec shares 1st stage hose options for tall/short divers, swivel regulators and dive computers to make your diving more comfortable. Remember to visit your local dive shop for hose changes to ensure correct fit and testing before diving.
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I always enjoy your videos Alec.
I just want to ask about relying solely on air integrated computer and not having SPG in your configuration. What computer/transmitter are you using that is so reliable?
I may be using the wrong brand. I use a computer and transmitter from a reputable Finnish brand, and still if I look back at 100 dives, the reliability is close to 50%, so I see the air integration more of a fun, convenient feature but my SPG is still my main source of information regarding my air supply.
hello, simple way to talk, simple way to demonstrate everthing, nice work. thank you
Thanks for the video Alex! Been watching most of your vids and love it. I have but one small question. . . What do you think of joining 2 LP hoses together? Does it reduce the quality / increase the risk of damage or perhaps an explosion? 🙂
It's interesting how different countries teach scuba diving. Where I live, the norm is regulator and pressure gauge on the right, and safe second and BC inflator on the left. That's how it's taught anyways, because legally you can do whatever you want as long as you have the necessary gear. I've learned that safe seconds don't necessarly have to be yeallow (which to me is an aberration, they're supposed to be easily seen). In general, I'm not a fan of "all black" divers, beacause they're hard to find. For safety reasons, I like my buddies to be visible, recreational diving isn't a special forces operation!
8:00 You can rotate the first stage to make it actually shorter. For me that's the advantage of swivel regulators, especially when you're using two regulator on your tank. You adapt them to what suits you.
Wow! Finally an explanation. I've been using the upside down configuration and getting funny looks. This configuration doesn't get caught up in the kelp as much. I'm 6' and is still works fine in the down position but I totally see your logic. Next time I'll have an answer for those "You're doing it wrong" looks ;^) Thanks
Hi Alec, The height of diver could be of some concern, something i didn't know. This could help me make the correct choice of swivels on stage 1 regs. Thank's your vast knowledge is so very helpful. Hang Tuff
Interesting, a very old experienced diver man that I know told me off for even suggesting I should replace my SPG with a transmitter. But here you are doing it! Its probably fine…
I'm looking at an Atomic B2 Regulator that is a Swiveling Turret design. It has the 5th end port that the primary 2nd stage is connected from factory. I think most people reconfigure this primary to another side port for most diving. When would you leave the primary 2nd stage in this end port and how would it be configured with your other hoses? I've read where it gives better flow characteristics; but with other hoses connected, it doesn't appear to function well with your other hose routing. Oh, and by the way, your videos are really helpful so keep it up; you do a great job.
I haven't went diving in 3 years. Should I take a refresher course
These videos answer questions I thought I would be judged for at some shops. Thanks Alec! Kinda feel like I'm learning from my gramps. Keep up the good work!
Just purchased the same white Oceanic Zeo regulator! Can't wait to use it!
Great learning from you thanks so much
Hey Alec, I was just wondering whether for a trainee diver myself whose in the market for equipment currently, whether I should get an SPG or not considering I'm going to be getting a wrist dive computer with the air integration. It sounds like something I would indeed invest in at some point but at the moment not something mandatory if you have a dive computer.
Hi Alec I was wondering if I could have 3 second stage regulators by adding another octo to the low pressure port
Hey great video, I am new to diving and i have learn olot just watching your videos very knowledgeable and lots of experience. Also like the way you tell it like it is… great job Thank you
I had no problem hooking up all my hoses except my cressi consol ( mini 2). It appears the connector is larger than the other connectors on my regulator, BCD hose, and octopus. Do you have any advise?
Hi Alec, I found your videos as I have recently started scuba diving. I have just purchased my first kit and had my dive instructor set it up for me. I realized that he set up the octopus on the left. I have only had about 30 dives but seemed to remember the Octopus always being on the right side with the primary second. Likewise, most of PADI videos show the Octopus on the right. When I asked my friend about it, he said that he always keeps the Octopus on the left so that it doesn't interfere with your own primary. I see you also setup on the right. When checking the forums, it seems like there is no real consensus on which side. Can you talk about advantages or disadvantages of putting it on one side or the other?
Hi Alec, I was thinking about upgrading my hoses to flex hoses and was planning on getting a green flex hose for my primary regulator to match my fins and a yellow for my safe second. Is that ok to do or is it a no no because of the colors that signify nitrox? I’m not nitrox certified….yet.
what is your opinion in Coultri c70 reg it is cheep and I think it suits my budget for my first set of gear?
Does a dive shop have to switch your regulator setup? Or is it something you could do yourself
Thank you so much for swivel info….. been searching around what is it for, how to use & why people said what a waste of the swivel function when fixed to reduce the 4" lower so it doesn't hit my head. Yeah… I'm 5' 5" tall. You are right, the manual doesn't explain much on these. Thank you very much!
Hi Alec! Quick question: I'm trying to have both an AI transmitter and SPG connected into my first stage for performance's sake, the manual said the transmitter should be facing the side which I wear- left -so that the dive computer is within range. Is there a way to have both the spg and transmitter on the left side? Thanks in advance 🙂
Why do you use a BC?
Hi Alec- many thanks for the outstanding series- I've learned a lot from you. One question about dry suits: in this video you say the dry suit inflator hose goes on the left. Here in Monterey, CA, where the water temp is about 52 degrees, everybody wears dry suits. But very often I see inflator hoses come around and under the right arm. Are they making a mistake?
Thanks Alec.
Hi again Alec, I've been working my way through your excellent video series. I know you don't feel a backup spg is necessary with newer reliable dive computers but I'm still using my VT Pro which, as an older model did give me some issues on a recent dive trip so I am supplementing with a mini, compact single console spg and I did the same for my girlfriend, but her regulator only has one HP port so I purchased and installed an HP splitter that also has a built in swivel which only swivels along the axis of the transmitter- so the transmitter only rotates but doesn't change position while the mini spg can move with the swivel so it tucks even better along the side of the BCD. What are you thoughts about HP splitters for this purpose? Thanks – Steve
you're 70? guess diving keeps you young!! wow