How to Use a Long Hose for Single Tank Diving

Many divers are seeing the benefit of using a long hose configuration for single tank / recreational diving. This video will give you basic guidelines on the long hose configuration, regulator set up, gas sharing and other considerations.

If you are interested in learning more about using a long hose set up, your best option is to find an experienced and knowledgeable instructor. We are happy to answer any questions you have in the comments below.

[ctups]

Great video. As an instructor, I appreciate how well you cover the subject. Great detail and presentation.

[MAKLOUGH]

Great instructional video, thanks. I've just ordered a wing BCD and intend to reconfigure my reg and pressure hose according to this guidance.

[jonnyjohn]

Great video! I’ll be stopping by in a few months

[avi-shai]

Great video. Great covering all the topics. Thank you!

[gyroplane]

from the very first time I have dived I have monitored my gages and never asked any gas to anybody !

[LeCriDuLoup]

Hello and thanks for your very educational video. There could be an issue if as the secondary 2nd stage, we use a yellow octopus. Then, the out of air diver, could want to grab this one the situation would become super dangerous. I saw some divers, putting a yellow long hose on their main secondary stage, so it’s recognizable as the the one to be taken by the out of air diver. But perhaps, not using a yellow octo as the secondary 2nd stage would be better. What are your thoughts ? I am looking to get my first reg.

[Litehamer]

Great video . Thank you I’ve now subscribed to your channel . I’m about to switch to a backplate and wing with a long hose. I have instruction booked but am wondering if it is actually worth buying a backplate and wing system or individual components. Many manufacturers seem to charge a great deal for backplate and webbing and I’m not sure it’s worth the cost ? Any advice ?

[KrispyNuggetBoutique]

I still feel like this is a bad idea. Long hose where you have to exit in a single row makes perfect sense. A an OOG-diver in open water, I want to have full control over.

[Caesar.Aquanaut]

I find the way you installing your hose a little bit strange, thus your long hose overlaps with your backup hose. Do you mind sharing why you do the way you do it?