Miflex -- Buy It Now

[Splitlip]

here are my "stock" photos of a 40 run under my arm

and a "halo"

[Vercingetorix]

Splitlip, thanks for the photos. I will definitely work with the hose under the right arm more. That's the fun of the sport, eh? Trying new things.

The octo really doesn't feel awkward. I have it under my arm for streamlining, but may take your suggestion to goto a 22-inch over the shoulder. Even under the arm, the octo was comfortable to breathe from underwater. This was the first time I used the octo on a necklace; once, again, just to see if it's something I like. I was concerned it would get in the way; it didn't, so I think I'll stick with it. Thus, the 22-inch hose is in the future.

It's insightful observations from experience divers, such as yours, that I look for on this board.

[Splitlip]

I just added a pic of a 40" halo

[highdesert]

Having not ever played touchy-feelie with a Miflex hose, since where I live the only way to do that is to buy it first, can anyone tell me if the diameter is close enough to a standard hose that it can be held by a standard hose clip?

[snoballz]

Originally Posted by Vercingetorix

Perhaps, you can sweet-talk Joe into upgrading for less than the retail price of the Miflex if he keeps (and resells) the rubber hose.

If only I could order Atomic ST1 and have it shipped.

[TRACI]

Miflex is great, I used mine for the first time this past weekend, so much lighter.

[mike_s]

Originally Posted by Splitlip

here are my "stock" photos of a 40 run under my arm

and a "halo"

do you have a "90 degree angle adapter" on the 2nd stage?

[Rainer]

When I ran a 40" hose, I found it necessary to have something redirect the second stage. A 90 degree angle adapter would be a good option (no real chance of failure). If you're going to use a swivel, be warned, most are TERRIBLE. The only two on the market that I believe still haven't had a failure are the Atomic swivel (very expensive) and the Kirby Morgan swivel (less expensive, but still pricey). If you're going the swivel route, I'd suggest sticking with one of these. Otherwise, consider the fixed adapter.

[buddhasummer]

Originally Posted by highdesert

Having not ever played touchy-feelie with a Miflex hose, since where I live the only way to do that is to buy it first, can anyone tell me if the diameter is close enough to a standard hose that it can be held by a standard hose clip?

They are thinner and a "standard" hose clip does not hold them securely, and combined with the nylon covering they tend to slide a little, well the standard one I have does.

I use the 44" (44" was shipped in error soon to be 40") Miflex with a DR 90degree adaptor, works great I like it.

[Splitlip]

Originally Posted by mike_s

do you have a "90 degree angle adapter" on the 2nd stage?

That is an Atomic swivel. If I were to do it over again, I would go with the Dive Rite 90.