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Richard Wackerbarth writes

>Has anyone tried wearing back mounts "upside down"

Whilst I have never seen twins mounted upside down, I have seen and used
the smaller pony bottles used this way, reasons;

1 It is easier to reach

2 There is less likely hood of dammage to the pillar value and 1st stage
when under the water.

When used like this, people enter the water with the cylinder off, and 
turn it on when neccessary, usually the case when carrying O2 for deco..

Stops you inadvertently getting things VERY wrong at depth.. as O2 cylinder
is not on..

CAnnot comment on likes or dislikes as I am not sure of benifets, as I 
can reach my pillar values whilst in the normal position..

However if you mounted a o2 cylinder between the twin 12l, I would consider
mounting it upside down as I think it is about the only way I could
reach the pillar valve, what with backpacks, wolly bears, and neoprene 
drysuits etc etc.

Tom.

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