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     I recently had a chance to rig some deco bottles similar to the way 
     WKPP rigs their stage bottles, ala George's drawing on Bentley's 
     Web Page.  Now, I have some comments and questions.
     
     First, how is the best way to secure the SPG and reg while not 
     using the bottle?
     
     This is how I did it and I am looking for feedback on its 
     effectiveness.  I rigged the bottle ass-end up (the bottom of the 
     bottle was clipped on a chest d-ring).  I ran the SPG up the length 
     of the bottle and secured it under a bungee with the gauge where it 
     was easily visible and could not get snagged on anything.  I ran 
     the reg the same way and secured it under the same bungee - a 
     simple tug and it came out, but never once by accident.  The reason 
     I hung the bottle upside down was because the valve was at the 
     right position if I let my arm hang down - I didn't have to look 
     for it at all.  It was always where I thought it should have been 
     everytime.  This was a very comfortable position and the bottle 
     never got in my way.
     
     Also, since this was strictly a deco mix, I tested the reg at the 
     surface, then shut the valve off.  I turned it on only during the 
     deco stops.  Is this the generally accepted practice, or do you 
     always leave all of your gas on all of the time?  Why?
     
     So, what does everyone think?  If I can improve on it, please let 
     me know how.  If it is a complete cluster-fuck, tell me why and 
     what to do different next time.
     
     Peace,
     Steven

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