How do you sling your tanks and why?

Janos · 8th August 2007, 08:49

I dive two stages left (an Ali 80 and a Ali 7). At first I found it bulky, but after a few dives I got used to it. The trick is to move the air in the wing so it's slightly lopsided.

I don't think you can truly judge a type of kit configuration until you've done a dozen dives with it.

I'm now thinking about a third stage, and wondering where to put that. I'm wavering between nose-clipping it (I worry about just one clip) and a leash (more faff). Although Dave T came up with a good idea (use two 7s on the KISS, one dedicated bailout, one dil; a small bottle for O2; and then two side slungs).

Janos

decoweenie · 8th August 2007, 09:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by Janos)

I'm now thinking about a third stage, and wondering where to put that. I'm wavering between nose-clipping it (I worry about just one clip) and a leash (more faff).

I dive with an OC diver, and he has to bring multiple stages in order to do same BT. So it is not unusual for him to have at least 3 stages on the deep dive or one with extended BT.

He uses a leash on the left hip to facilitate moving the tanks around easier, but IMHO, not really necessary.

Nose-clipping is a very common technique. Unless your stage clip is not secured, just take your time clip/unclip and you won't lose anything.

spn2298 · 8th August 2007, 10:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by richie)

any pics of the 3 on one side?

I sling all on the left. the reason is right hand free.

-Masa

rusty · 8th August 2007, 18:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by spn2298)

I sling all on the left. the reason is right hand free.

-Masa

I also sling all bottles on my left side, have a swagelock QC to plug my bottom mix into a second stage thats bungeed around my neck and have no prob with 3 bottles on one side. I am part "Dillo as one of my bottles is sidemounted and the others are nose clipped.

I have pics and will post soon of the mods I have made to Phi's travelframe with a new bottom that replaces Jacobs Armadillo.

Having the right side free is a big plus with big video/photo systems and a must for scootering for me when filming/shooting every dive.

seppu · 8th August 2007, 19:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Just curious... What sort of depth are you guys diving regularly with 4 bail-out tanks ?

only for fundives around 120 meter.bt ca 15 min.

gruss sepp

seppu · 8th August 2007, 20:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by JonORunde)

Sounds like a good rig -where do you get the carbon-tanks, and are they about the same as an alu-bottle weight-wise in-water?

Also, would be cool to see pictures of the different ways people do this...

jon o

i bought the carbon tanks from my trimix instructor Home .the carbon tank is ultralight.full with 300 bar oxygen and the tank is pretty heavy.for deep fundives my problem is alltimes the 50/20 .at the end of the day, 2 ali with a lot helium and 1 cabon 300bar oxygen are in balance under water.only problem,carbon tanks are sensitively.i protect my tank with a tire hose from a car.
gruss sepp

zoo_diver · 8th August 2007, 23:11

I was slinging my tanks on the left and right before I went CC -- I'm only really diving with my BO now so always on the left. Does anyone else ride their stage/BO sidemount? Amazing difference in the water -- almost like its not even there.

DaveC · 9th August 2007, 11:23

Yes, I'm sidemount as well. Bottom mix plumbed into my BOV on the left, hot mix on the right and I either leash my intermediate on the left or nose clip it.

I find that with having the OTS CLs, its just too busy in front to have everything mounted on the left in the conventional way. Also, when using the scooter the amount of drag produced with two or more bottles on the left cause me to go a little dog legged. But to be fair, I only did this once so I'm not really giving it a chance. I'll probably give it a go again.

Campbell · 9th August 2007, 11:28

I am fairly new to CC diving but always carry a 7L steel on my left hand side, I have removed a 1.5kg weight on my left to prevent me from rotating. I will be twin slinging tomorrow and intend to have 50% on my right and 21% on my left.
I used this method on OC with no concerns so feel it's the way to go on CC.

I am loving the pictures you guys are posting, talk about amazing blue water!!! More pictures please!!!

John

8th August 2007, 08:49	#51 (permalink)
Janos "Two Sheds" Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Surrey Posts: 594	Re: How do you sling your tanks and why? I dive two stages left (an Ali 80 and a Ali 7). At first I found it bulky, but after a few dives I got used to it. The trick is to move the air in the wing so it's slightly lopsided. I don't think you can truly judge a type of kit configuration until you've done a dozen dives with it. I'm now thinking about a third stage, and wondering where to put that. I'm wavering between nose-clipping it (I worry about just one clip) and a leash (more faff). Although Dave T came up with a good idea (use two 7s on the KISS, one dedicated bailout, one dil; a small bottle for O2; and then two side slungs). Janos __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you can't climb a ladder with a large bell in both hands - Vic Reeves www.hellfins.com/shed
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8th August 2007, 09:03	#52 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: How do you sling your tanks and why? Quote: (Originally Posted by Janos) I'm now thinking about a third stage, and wondering where to put that. I'm wavering between nose-clipping it (I worry about just one clip) and a leash (more faff). I dive with an OC diver, and he has to bring multiple stages in order to do same BT. So it is not unusual for him to have at least 3 stages on the deep dive or one with extended BT. He uses a leash on the left hip to facilitate moving the tanks around easier, but IMHO, not really necessary. Nose-clipping is a very common technique. Unless your stage clip is not secured, just take your time clip/unclip and you won't lose anything. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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8th August 2007, 18:05	#54 (permalink)
rusty Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Ouroboros rEvo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA,Monterey,CA Posts: 165	Re: How do you sling your tanks and why? Quote: (Originally Posted by spn2298) I sling all on the left. the reason is right hand free. -Masa I also sling all bottles on my left side, have a swagelock QC to plug my bottom mix into a second stage thats bungeed around my neck and have no prob with 3 bottles on one side. I am part "Dillo as one of my bottles is sidemounted and the others are nose clipped. I have pics and will post soon of the mods I have made to Phi's travelframe with a new bottom that replaces Jacobs Armadillo. Having the right side free is a big plus with big video/photo systems and a must for scootering for me when filming/shooting every dive. __________________ Best Regards, Russ Sanoian U/W Sales 831-645-1082 www.backscatter.com Breaching the Boundaries of the Abyss With Underwater Imaging Innovations
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8th August 2007, 19:27	#55 (permalink)
seppu i ko nix dafüa Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bayern Posts: 190	Re: How do you sling your tanks and why? Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Just curious... What sort of depth are you guys diving regularly with 4 bail-out tanks ? only for fundives around 120 meter.bt ca 15 min. gruss sepp
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8th August 2007, 20:21	#56 (permalink)
seppu i ko nix dafüa Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bayern Posts: 190	Re: How do you sling your tanks and why? Quote: (Originally Posted by JonORunde) Sounds like a good rig -where do you get the carbon-tanks, and are they about the same as an alu-bottle weight-wise in-water? Also, would be cool to see pictures of the different ways people do this... jon o i bought the carbon tanks from my trimix instructor Home .the carbon tank is ultralight.full with 300 bar oxygen and the tank is pretty heavy.for deep fundives my problem is alltimes the 50/20 .at the end of the day, 2 ali with a lot helium and 1 cabon 300bar oxygen are in balance under water.only problem,carbon tanks are sensitively.i protect my tank with a tire hose from a car. gruss sepp
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8th August 2007, 23:11	#57 (permalink)
zoo_diver Is it snack time yet? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 267	Re: How do you sling your tanks and why? I was slinging my tanks on the left and right before I went CC -- I'm only really diving with my BO now so always on the left. Does anyone else ride their stage/BO sidemount? Amazing difference in the water -- almost like its not even there.
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9th August 2007, 11:23	#58 (permalink)
DaveC New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario. Canada Posts: 192	Re: How do you sling your tanks and why? Yes, I'm sidemount as well. Bottom mix plumbed into my BOV on the left, hot mix on the right and I either leash my intermediate on the left or nose clip it. I find that with having the OTS CLs, its just too busy in front to have everything mounted on the left in the conventional way. Also, when using the scooter the amount of drag produced with two or more bottles on the left cause me to go a little dog legged. But to be fair, I only did this once so I'm not really giving it a chance. I'll probably give it a go again. __________________ Dave Any day in the water is better then any day in the office.
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9th August 2007, 11:28	#59 (permalink)
Campbell New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 88	Re: How do you sling your tanks and why? I am fairly new to CC diving but always carry a 7L steel on my left hand side, I have removed a 1.5kg weight on my left to prevent me from rotating. I will be twin slinging tomorrow and intend to have 50% on my right and 21% on my left. I used this method on OC with no concerns so feel it's the way to go on CC. I am loving the pictures you guys are posting, talk about amazing blue water!!! More pictures please!!! John __________________
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