Sidemount Inflator system configuration - "Ask Garry"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
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A very useful and alternative method, to configure single and RB (redundant bladder) XDeep inflator hoses using a slip knot on the harness, making access to a drysuit inflator button on the chest way easier.
I have been diving for over a quarter of a century, including about 8 years in SM, so I believe that I have a lot of experience and skills. I've seen almost all your videos on YT and I can confidently say that you are a great professional Garry, who not only has skills, but also knows how to pass them on. Great video. Good luck.
That’s so kind of you thank you. Now this is the first time I read this message, as well as many others I believe a problem with TH-cam
Very useful video for me. Thank you!
Garry, this is incredibly useful for me, as I have injured the rotator cuff in both shoulders, I'm a wimp when it comes to temperature so all the clothes in addition to my undergarment limit my mobility/reach. I will have to try the slip knot when I get back into the water. Thanks for posting.
Thanks Kosta! I hope you'll be happy with the difference, that's what I did it for, to make life easier :-)
Always professional and great information. I run slipknots as well using 550 Paracord. People don't seem to realize the bottom boltsnap on tank prevents cylinder from slipping, and top bungee holds it in place--adjusted of course in proper position. No need for fixed overall.
I also clip my LPI to the slipknot as drysuit has central valve.
For the issue of During rising, a small backup light also keeps it down without impeding bottle #3/#4
Cheers,
Ryan
Thanks mate...I believe the problem is there's so much information around for different styles of sidemount systems, as with any diving system, that it's hard to get the combination right that works for that diver. If the system works for everything that a divers wants in any environment, then that's the key! We all do things differently :-)
@@Garry_Dallas agreed. If you listen to Steve Davis's latest podcast, episode number 47, I discuss the same thing on his show.
@@precisiondivers I know... but not everyone is listening currently, divers will be divers :-P but that's ok ;-)
Nice tip Kevin, thanks for taking the time to film this, for me, I do not need to worry about Covid 19, just recovering from it
Ashanti Dutch you’re welcome but 😳😳Kevin?? Happy to hear you’re recovering 🙏
not sure where I got Kevin from? sorry about that. lol
Ashanti Dutch haha no worries 😉
Nice positioning of the inflator and the slipknot, Im a big guy and can struggle with the bungee when its going through the D ring, will try this next day, cheers Gary
You're welcome :-)
How did you get on?
@@Garry_Dallas Hi Gary, only revisiting this video this morning after a dive yesterday with the setup, made a massive difference, so a big thank you, Im 6ft6 and 300 lbs so always found I had to modify my dive gear, be it getting longer backplate, or when I had my Megalodon CCR, had to lenghten the counter lung straps, so small adjustments make it easier. Ive also changed the inflator hose to a longer one, so all is good. Appreciate these videos, safe diving!
I liked your idea and copied it mate... except instead of little bungee loops I'm using those fat rubber O-rings that came with the Stealth 2.0 from factory. Cheers bud! 👌
I also tried these rubber rings that came with the system. However understanding the idea purpose for having the "slip knots" is to actually put your thumb inside while feeling for any twisted webbing during the donning procedure. As you put your thumbs in the slip knots, it's ergonomically easy to drag the slip knots up to the armpit level, therefore accessing the main bungee loops. The fat rubber rings make this a tad more difficult, but if that works for you, then go for it. Glad it was of inspiration to you.
@@Garry_Dallas Yep understood, and I'm getting same great results. I thread the shoulder-strap webbing through the o-rings and they slide up/down with just the right amount of tension to stay put. Really easy to find with thumbs, checking for twists, and pull UP during donning... the same as you do it. And with (IMHO) the added bonus of much easier clip-off for LPI's as well. Have fun seeya mate
@@asecret900with wearing drysuit, it really does keep the wing inflator out of the way of the suit inflator and in-line with the lateral bungee attachment points. Glad you enjoying the fun 🤩
@@Garry_Dallas yes agree completely. This setup allows us to slide the wing LPI's up or down, away from the drysuit valve - its a great idea mate... I'm sticking with it 👍
@@asecret900 awesome!! 😊
Some good ideas Garry, thanks! You've definitely given me a few idea to tinker around with. I've been trying out the triple d-ring from Andrew Goring but then again, I'm always playing with my set-up and trying new ideas. Stay safe! 👍
Glad it helps you :-)
I find these fancy Drings more of a hindrance than help. When there’s two extra bars blocking the space to clip things on, especially multi staging with 6 cylinders.
@@Garry_Dallas I was making changes again last week and took the triple d-ring off and went back to a bent d-ring. Now waiting for the stay-at-home orders to be lifted so I can get back in the water again! Just might have to try your bungee on the d-ring also!
That Sidemount Guy I’m curious why did you take that triple Dring off ?
Yea can’t wait for things to settle down now.
@@Garry_Dallas I initially ordered my Stealth with low-profile d-rings which I really liked but on a few occasions, the d-ring went flat against the harness and with dry-gloves, I had difficulty getting it out,. Hence why I tried the triple -d-ring but then I found that it was sticking out too much when reaching across my chest. Perhaps I didn't have it in the best position but now I've gone to the standard bent d-ring to see what works best for me, especially since 90% of my diving is cold-water and drysuit.
Hi Garry, thanks for the reply, my name is Neville, we have chatted few times at the quarries and have seen you at the dive shows talking to Alex from ScubLeeds, ok, just looked at your slip knot and think I get it now its a nice solution and heard Steve Davis's interview with Ryan Custureri, mention your method so high praise indeed. Anyway, will I need to shorten my bungees and they pass through tri-glide and so will I need to shorten my bungees? your adaptation will save abrasing my bungee's too, thanks for the tip again.
Ashanti Dutch ahh thanks! Hard to recognise you from your picture. 🤪
if you’re bugged lengths are correct then they don’t need altering. The bungees don’t go through any tri glide.
I always clip into the D ring but then fight with my inflate valve, guess what process I just changed?!? Thanks pal
Very nice Garry - thanks. Just wondering if there would be any merit in attaching the slip knot to the d-ring with either a short bungee cord or a double-ender? That would achieve both goals of keeping the d-ring down and keeping the slip know for the tank bungee up. Do you see any downside of not allowing the slip knot free range on the harness strap?
Good question Jim!
The original concept of the "Slip Knot" was to gain a much bigger aperture inside the shoulder webbing area when donning and doffing, see my other video - see "Sidemount Slip Knot for looped bungees". So fixing it via a double ender or another loop to the shoulder D ring would defeat that purpose. Watch the next video about to be uploaded and you'll find a simple solution for that D ring too.:-)
Hello, I was just wondering what’s the difference between redundant bladder like yours and the normal one? And why?
Hi Mohammed, for starters the normal one has just one bladder with an interchangeable position on the wing moving the inflator connection from left to right.
The redundant bladder is fitted underneath with a fixed inflator on the right, with the exact same capacity as the normal one.
Only one bladder is ever used at once.
In the past using other wings, I’ve had a problem with a K-valve or corrugated hose that failed, leaving me without buoyancy in a cave. Now I don’t have this problem anymore with the RB XDeep Tec wing.
For more information you can read the XDeep website.
@@Garry_Dallas Thank you sir. Now let's assume I put a blanking cap on the second bladder's OPV, is there a way to remove the whole second bladder's hose and inflator if I didn't need it? (For simple open water dives)
@@clash_120 you’re welcome!
In answer to your next question, firstly, you don’t remove any OPVs. It’s important that if you choose to only use one bladder, the other bladder must be vacuumed of air. To do this, you have to vent it on the water, not on the surface.
You can blank off one of the inflator hoses, which will not be the redundant hose because this one is fixed and can’t be removed. However, you can fold it in behind the harness and the wing, and just use the other inflator. The procedure in the water is still the same to vent off the OPV that you’re not using.
@@Garry_Dallas That is now clear, so there is no problem with leaving one inflator disconnected from LPI hose.
@@clash_120 that’s correct. If you only want to use one, it’s no problem. But you must always keep the OPVs to vent gas from the wing you’re not using.