| Re: new classic kiss
Paul: There are some very good reasons not to replace the steel hoses that are stock with the KISS, but I did it anyway. I removed the manifold, and routed rubber hoses through the counterlung case. This does not allow the counterlungs to fully inflate so I had to go with larger bags.
On the Dil side, I run one hose from the first stage directly to the ADV. Using a splitter, I run another from the second stage to the splitter then to the BOV and to my wings. I run the drysuit with a small offboard tank.
On the O2 side, I run a second stage up through the counterlung case and wear it on a necklace so I have access to O2 on open circuit should I lose the loop. (extra bailout O2)
You should probably consider diving the unit stock for a while before making any modifications. Good luck with the unit. Peter |