Argon & Can Light Mounting

XtremeJAH · 12th October 2006, 17:19

I have noticed that with slinging a bailout, i find that I have to put both my 6cuft argon tank on my right side as well as cramming my can light next to it. What do other people do here? Isnt it cramped to have the argon mounted on the side of the bailout? cant it be tangled in moving bottles around? I mount the 6cuft bottle to my SS backplate via two Halcyon velcro straps.
Thoughts?

Janos · 12th October 2006, 17:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by XtremeJAH)

I have noticed that with slinging a bailout, i find that I have to put both my 6cuft argon tank on my right side as well as cramming my can light next to it. What do other people do here? Isnt it cramped to have the argon mounted on the side of the bailout? cant it be tangled in moving bottles around? I mount the 6cuft bottle to my SS backplate via two Halcyon velcro straps.

Why do you put the argon bottle on the right? I have it on the LHS, attached to my backplate. You need to make sure that the valve doesn't snag the d-ring on your hip, but if it does then adjust it up or down.

Janos

XtremeJAH · 12th October 2006, 17:41

I put it on the right because the leftside gets fairly crowded with my sling bottle and other offboard gasses.

Janos · 12th October 2006, 17:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by XtremeJAH)

I put it on the right because the leftside gets fairly crowded with my sling bottle and other offboard gasses.

I'm not an expert on this, and I'm sure there are people on the boards who carry far more bottles than I do, but I've dived with a 6cuft on the RHS [EDIT I mean LHS] and two Ali 80's on the LHS and haven't found it to be a problem at all. The argon bottle sits towards my back so doesn't interfer with the hip d-rig at all.

It might be worth a try. It might work, or it might not.

Janos

XtremeJAH · 12th October 2006, 17:47

thats how my setup is now... i guess my question is where does the can light go when the argon bottle is on that side? i use my right hand for holding the light, but it is just too damn crowded with both the bottle and the can over there.

Janos · 12th October 2006, 17:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by XtremeJAH)

thats how my setup is now... i guess my question is where does the can light go when the argon bottle is on that side? i use my right hand for holding the light, but it is just too damn crowded with both the bottle and the can over there.

Sloblocks. I mistyped.

I have the 6cuft, and the two stages on the LHS. Only the light cannister is on the RHS.

XtremeJAH · 12th October 2006, 18:29

I will try that today and let you know... thanks.

Jordan · 12th October 2006, 19:29

I use the Dive Rite argon inflation bottle mounting kit on the RHS and a slimline canister on the LHS (I like the light on the left hand when scootering). Neither of these get in the way when sidemounting the bailouts at all, even if I have an AL80 on each side.

viscya · 12th October 2006, 19:58

I also put the argon on the left with the valve handle facing back to avoid the D-ring. FWIW I've had 2-3 bottles on the left also, with no interference from the argon bottle. My light canister is on the right.

Explorer · 12th October 2006, 20:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by XtremeJAH)

I have noticed that with slinging a bailout, i find that I have to put both my 6cuft argon tank on my right side as well as cramming my can light next to it. What do other people do here? Isnt it cramped to have the argon mounted on the side of the bailout? cant it be tangled in moving bottles around? I mount the 6cuft bottle to my SS backplate via two Halcyon velcro straps.
Thoughts?

Light canister on RHS, 6 cu. ft. alum suit inflation/BCD inflation bottle on LHS attached to backplate with webbing strap on bottle and heavy bungie at the valve.

I can then sling bottles on both sides easily.

12th October 2006, 17:19	#1 (permalink)
XtremeJAH New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 9	Argon & Can Light Mounting I have noticed that with slinging a bailout, i find that I have to put both my 6cuft argon tank on my right side as well as cramming my can light next to it. What do other people do here? Isnt it cramped to have the argon mounted on the side of the bailout? cant it be tangled in moving bottles around? I mount the 6cuft bottle to my SS backplate via two Halcyon velcro straps. Thoughts?
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12th October 2006, 17:34	#2 (permalink)
Janos "Two Sheds" Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Surrey Posts: 632	Re: Argon & Can Light Mounting Quote: (Originally Posted by XtremeJAH) I have noticed that with slinging a bailout, i find that I have to put both my 6cuft argon tank on my right side as well as cramming my can light next to it. What do other people do here? Isnt it cramped to have the argon mounted on the side of the bailout? cant it be tangled in moving bottles around? I mount the 6cuft bottle to my SS backplate via two Halcyon velcro straps. Why do you put the argon bottle on the right? I have it on the LHS, attached to my backplate. You need to make sure that the valve doesn't snag the d-ring on your hip, but if it does then adjust it up or down. 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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12th October 2006, 17:41	#3 (permalink)
XtremeJAH New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 9	Re: Argon & Can Light Mounting I put it on the right because the leftside gets fairly crowded with my sling bottle and other offboard gasses.
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12th October 2006, 17:44	#4 (permalink)
Janos "Two Sheds" Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Surrey Posts: 632	Re: Argon & Can Light Mounting Quote: (Originally Posted by XtremeJAH) I put it on the right because the leftside gets fairly crowded with my sling bottle and other offboard gasses. I'm not an expert on this, and I'm sure there are people on the boards who carry far more bottles than I do, but I've dived with a 6cuft on the RHS [EDIT I mean LHS] and two Ali 80's on the LHS and haven't found it to be a problem at all. The argon bottle sits towards my back so doesn't interfer with the hip d-rig at all. It might be worth a try. It might work, or it might not. 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 Last edited by Janos : 12th October 2006 at 17:59.
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12th October 2006, 17:47	#5 (permalink)
XtremeJAH New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 9	Re: Argon & Can Light Mounting thats how my setup is now... i guess my question is where does the can light go when the argon bottle is on that side? i use my right hand for holding the light, but it is just too damn crowded with both the bottle and the can over there.
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12th October 2006, 17:59	#6 (permalink)
Janos "Two Sheds" Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Surrey Posts: 632	Re: Argon & Can Light Mounting Quote: (Originally Posted by XtremeJAH) thats how my setup is now... i guess my question is where does the can light go when the argon bottle is on that side? i use my right hand for holding the light, but it is just too damn crowded with both the bottle and the can over there. Sloblocks. I mistyped. I have the 6cuft, and the two stages on the LHS. Only the light cannister is on the RHS. __________________ 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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12th October 2006, 18:29	#7 (permalink)
XtremeJAH New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 9	Re: Argon & Can Light Mounting I will try that today and let you know... thanks.
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12th October 2006, 19:29	#8 (permalink)
Jordan EBT called me stroppy! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 227	Re: Argon & Can Light Mounting I use the Dive Rite argon inflation bottle mounting kit on the RHS and a slimline canister on the LHS (I like the light on the left hand when scootering). Neither of these get in the way when sidemounting the bailouts at all, even if I have an AL80 on each side. __________________ Is it clear? No. Well, let's go anyways. "Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little order, will lose both, and deserve neither." Thomas Jefferson
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12th October 2006, 19:58	#9 (permalink)
viscya Wrecking Crew Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Marlton New Jersey Posts: 138	Re: Argon & Can Light Mounting I also put the argon on the left with the valve handle facing back to avoid the D-ring. FWIW I've had 2-3 bottles on the left also, with no interference from the argon bottle. My light canister is on the right. __________________ "There is nothing majestic or dignified about being left to silently rot and collapse under heaps of old fishing net forgotten and unappreciated in dark and unvisited waters." DrMike
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12th October 2006, 20:08	#10 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 784	Re: Argon & Can Light Mounting Quote: (Originally Posted by XtremeJAH) I have noticed that with slinging a bailout, i find that I have to put both my 6cuft argon tank on my right side as well as cramming my can light next to it. What do other people do here? Isnt it cramped to have the argon mounted on the side of the bailout? cant it be tangled in moving bottles around? I mount the 6cuft bottle to my SS backplate via two Halcyon velcro straps. Thoughts? Light canister on RHS, 6 cu. ft. alum suit inflation/BCD inflation bottle on LHS attached to backplate with webbing strap on bottle and heavy bungie at the valve. I can then sling bottles on both sides easily. __________________ KONA COFFEE
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