OK, you guys have got me to rethink the hose issue.  I can see the
point.

Steve Catron was saying that the 5' hose works for him looped without a
canister, but Lee and Strike are saying 6'.  I guess I'll do some
experimenting with some line to see how different lengths might work
for me.  Thanks for the advice.

Robert Delfs

On Thu, 23 May 2002 14:14:07 -0400, Lee Bell wrote:
>
> [snip]
>
>Not to change your mind, but the long hose has other advantages.  Even in
>open water, it's easier to share, particularly when sharing is a convenience
>rather than a necessity, like for a minor gear adjustment or just so my wife
>can stay with me during the deco stop I carelessly incurred while she was
>being more reasonable.  The biggest advantages for non cavers are
>streamlining and anti snagging issues.  The long hose remains closer to the
>body and helps with both.  If I had waited until I needed a new hose, I'd
>still be waiting.  I have quite a few spares in that same closet.
>
>..[snip]
>
>I would not suggest a 5 foot hose.  That would be too short for me.  I like
>the 6 foot one I'm using and I'm sure a 7 footer would be OK too.


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