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Corrugated Hose size for Argonaut 23# Wing w/ VDH Classic Plate

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2022 5:01 pm
by rx7diver
Yesterday I wore my new Argonaut 23# Singles Wing + VDH Classic Plate + PRAM + OMS (Faber) LP66 for the first time with a wet suit (2/3 O'Neill jumpsuit) in open water.

I am thinking that the corrugated hose is too short for me for this gear configuration. (Orally inflating the BC at the surface was a bit challenging.) I've just placed an order for a 19" hose, the next size up.

Has anyone else here had a similar experience, and subsequently ordered the longer corrugated hose?

TIA,

rx7diver

Re: Corrugated Hose size for Argonaut 23# Wing w/ VDH Classic Plate

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 7:33 am
by EberWolf
I had the same issue with my 35# wing. After everything was adjusted the hose was too short. I ordered the 19" and it worked out for me. Just note that the hose that came with the BCD is oval shaped and the 19" ones are round.

Jim

Re: Corrugated Hose size for Argonaut 23# Wing w/ VDH Classic Plate

Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2022 10:42 pm
by rx7diver
Thanks, @EberWolf. I actually ordered the 19" corrugated hose last week. It should be here tomorrow.

By the way, the 16" hose that came with my 23# Argonaut Wing has a round cross section.

rx7diver

Re: Corrugated Hose size for Argonaut 23# Wing w/ VDH Classic Plate

Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:26 am
by BigSwell
I like the look and feel of the oval hoses. If you want a good price in 12, 16, or 22" for $20 look here: https://www.divegearexpress.com/corrugated-hoses

these aren't as stiff as the the new round hoses and look a lot better to me.

Re: Corrugated Hose size for Argonaut 23# Wing w/ VDH Classic Plate

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:54 pm
by rx7diver
Thanks for the link, @BigSwell.

I am thinking that a 16" corrugated hose that telescopes/strctches (like the DGX hose you linked) would probably have worked fine for me. However, my 19" Argonaut hose has already arrived and been switched in on my Argonaut Wings.

rx7diver