BP and Pony question

[thor]

Can you mount a pony if you are using a BP/W or is it adviseable? I know most people use doubles or sling a pony with a BP, but I was just curious.

Some dive ops require the use of a pony (or doubles), and I am thinking of switching to a BP. Don't own any tanks at the moment, and was wondering how I would manage the pony if renting one, without converting to doubles. Would I have to sling it or is there a way to attach it to the tank or BP and not have problems.

[Vercingetorix]

There are brackets available that permit you mount a small pony on your cylinder.
Zeagle Pony Bottle Attachment

Is it advisable for doubles? Don't know. PM Scott Seagle on this forum

[wheelman]

I've done it with no issues. You can mount to tank, bp, or sling. Justs depends on your personal preference, although, it's a topic that people will argue every time.

[Splitlip]

Originally Posted by thor

Can you mount a pony if you are using a BP/W or is it adviseable? I know most people use doubles or sling a pony with a BP, but I was just curious.

Some dive ops require the use of a pony (or doubles), and I am thinking of switching to a BP. Don't own any tanks at the moment, and was wondering how I would manage the pony if renting one, without converting to doubles. Would I have to sling it or is there a way to attach it to the tank or BP and not have problems.

You could mount it to the plate like an Argon bottle.

mm2002 did something similar.

I sling mine

[MSilvia]

It shouldn't be a problem at all. Anything that will work for mounting on any other BC will work on a backplate just as well, and you'll have additional options (like slinging) besides that. The easiest thing might be to buy a cylinder, so you don't have to deal with rigging rentals. If you're interested, I have a brushed finish AL40 with current vis and hydro I'd sell you, but it may not be that much cheaper than buying new after shipping. Asgard's kinda far away.

[rawalker]

I've had my 19 cuft AL mounted to my cylinder with a Diverite Remora quick release mount. When I use this mount I slide my weight belt a few inches off center to compensate.
I also have a 30 cuft AL that I have rigged with a sling and have had not issues with is clipped on on my right side from my shoulder D-ring to the waist D-ring.

[comet24]

Shouldn't be a problem. There are many mounting systems for pony bottle. Most attach to you main tank with some kind of bracket.

[Splitlip]

But remember. The God of Thunder said he rents tanks. So the typical piggy back (pic a pac) systems means he must carry hardware to install on rental tanks.
Attaching to the plate or slinging makes more sense.

[Splitlip]

Thor. PM Mark. (mm2002) He mounts a 19 directly to his plate. No problems on cattle boats or rented tanks.

[mm2002]

Originally Posted by Splitlip

Thor. PM Mark. (mm2002) He mounts a 19 directly to his plate. No problems on cattle boats or rented tanks.

Yeah, I love my mount. Out of the way and secure. During a dive, I don't even know it's there.

The first pic is with my original 13 CF. The second is with the 19 I currently use. No difference in feel between the two.