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comfortable 2nd stage hose?

Started Jul 12, 2021 | Discussions thread
kelpdiver Veteran Member • Posts: 5,564
Re: comfortable 2nd stage hose?

Dann-Oh wrote:

Be aware that when you use a long hose (either 5 or 7ft) you will not be able to use a snorkel, that might be a violation of your local laws (it is an issue for certain beach locations near me).

as best I know, Laguna Beach doesn't require you to wear it, just to have it.   And perhaps a sawed off one still meets the letter of the law.

That's the only location I'm aware of with such silly rules.

I use a 5.5 ft hose.   I don't think there's a reason for the 7 for the OW photog, but the 5 is a bit short for me.   A better shop will do it custom, you just need to take the 5 footer and assess.

For someone that is always going to be essentially solo with the camera, then the short hose can be an answer, but it does mean any actual sharing event will suck even more than it would otherwise.   I presume the victim is going to take your primary and leave you to the octo.   Hence the long hose and the octo on a short one on a necklace right below.

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