I just saw my 1st MIFLEX hose.

[BSea]

I was at my LDS today, and he showed me the new Aqua Lung Micron regulator. But what he was really showing me was the new type of hose. I had heard about these, but didn't really give them much thought.

But after looking at this hose, I think I'm going to be investing (It feels better to call it an investment) in some new hoses. This new hose is called MiFlex. It's a braided hose that's 40% lighter, and much more flexible than a standard rubber hose. Right now it's only going to be available in LP, I don't know if or when there will be a HP hose. It's distributed by XS-Scuba, so I'll bet they will be available from ST sometime this spring.


Just thought I'd add a note to the beginning of this post to let you know we've got them heading to our store: Miflex Regulator Hose , No Category, XS Scuba, Miflex Regulator Hose

[FyVe]

nice... but pricey!!

[CompuDude]

I look forward to my set arriving.

US site is here: Diving hoses from miflexhoses.com

So far, DiveSports.com is the only one stateside taking orders, to ship sometime late March.

[Travelnsj]

My LDS was telling me about this hose a couple of months ago I'll have to check and see if he has it yet....I would like to try this out in Layang Layang next month.

[mike_s]

Originally Posted by BSea

Right now it's only going to be available in LP, I don't know if or when there will be a HP hose. It's distributed by XS-Scuba, so I'll bet they will be available from ST sometime this spring.

I read in another thread on another board they are working on a HP version. They didn't think it would be out this year though.

[rye_a]

I don't know, I am plenty happy with my hoses. They are old technology and tried and true. If it aint broke...

[BSea]

Originally Posted by mike_s

I read in another thread on another board they are working on a HP version. They didn't think it would be out this year though.

What I meant was that XS-Scuba is the distributor for the LP hose, and that ST would probably have these this spring. Not that the hp hose would be available. Sorry for the confusion. My HS english teacher would have counted off for that.

[Clanggedin]

I really want a set of these hoses. Especially a "glow-in-the-dark yellow" hose.

I'm going to wait for Compudude's review before I make a purchase though, or until ST carries them.

[Chad]

Hope they come out with a HP hose soon. Those would be great for stages.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by Chad

Hope they come out with a HP hose soon. Those would be great for stages.

From what I've read, don't expect it soon. If we're lucky, the end of the year... if we're not, next year or not at all.