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From: "Philip Brooks" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, April 23, 2001 6:23 PM
Subject: [SCUBA-SE] Reg. Hose setup


> Hey,
> I'm fairly new to diving, actually really new to diving since I just got
my
> OW certification in Feb.  Anyways, I've been lurking on this list and
> reading some newsgroups and have noticed people saying something about
their
> reg hose....going down behind the backplate, under the right arm and
across
> the chest, then around the back of your neck, and into your mouth.  Of
> course you'd need a long hose for this, but I was wondering if this was
> something I should think about doing?  what exactly is the purpose in
doing
> this?  Other then being able to donate that reg. to someone in an OOA
> situation since they go for the one in your mouth first.  Is it just a
> matter of preference?  Just wondering who does this or what the advantages
> of this type of setup has over the regular hose over the right shoulder.
>
> Phil
>
It is called either DIR or Hogarthian.  It is a philosophy of diving that
includes the equipment and fitness and many other things.  The long hose is
only the smallest part of it though maybe the most obvious and one of the
most controversial.  It is a fact that an OOA diver will take the reg in
your mouth. BTDT several times.  It does make it easier to share air.  Go
lurk on the tech list (quietly - they can be really vicious) and learn about
it or go to the GUE website (www.gue.com I think).

CH