> A long hose is preferable as it provides more
> flexibility. For instance ....... <rest snipped to reserve band width> 

Got it.  Thanks George.  I believe I understand where I misinterpreted the
comments,  out of context.

Since I plan on a HID light, I'll stick with my plan to rig a 7' hose,
regardless whether in OW or in an overhead environment, virtual or real. My
plan is to dive the same minimalist rig all the time, including primary and
backup lights, adding only what is required for the specific dive intended.
Actually, I guess the backup lights are required in FL, I'll be diving off
boats.  ;-)

> Get the concepts across and the "WHYS" and worry
> about the hose lengths when that understanding becomes
> obvious, not take a gear rig and stick it up their ass
> with no explanation or some hopeless inability to
> articulate the concept or answer all the "what ifs".

BING!  Oh shit, the damn light just came on!  :-)  Duhhh...now I feel pretty
stupid.  This is what has been happening to me. Too many folks telling me
what the rig should be, without validation.

The CONCEPTS and their CORRESPONDING REASONS are the foundation of DIR,
starting with the building blocks of backplate and harness, coupled with the
backup reg around the neck and the breathing of the primary reg which is
donated in an OOA event.  Now I think I got it, and can proceed with proper
outfitting and training.

Thanks,

Quinn

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