{"id":185,"date":"2025-01-08T12:49:48","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/?p=185"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:49:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:49:48","slug":"streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/","title":{"rendered":"Streamlined Dive Gear: A Huge Diving Performance Boost"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Streamlined Dive Gear: A Huge Diving Performance Boost<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Streamlined dive gear is a critical factor in making overall improvements to your comfort and control in the water. Scuba divers should consider streamlined dive gear to be a high priority when purchasing and configuring their equipment for diving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article explains the benefits of streamlined scuba equipment, along with how to assess your streamlining and some tips to improve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Article Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#The-benefits-of-streamlined-dive-gear\" >The benefits of streamlined dive gear<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#Streamlined-dive-gear-and-entanglement-hazards\" >Streamlined dive gear and entanglement hazards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#Streamlined-dive-gear-and-task-loading\" >Streamlined dive gear and task loading<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#Assessing-streamlined-scuba-equipment-from-a-critical-perspective\" >Assessing streamlined scuba equipment from a critical perspective<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#Streamlined-dive-gear-Hose-configuration\" >Streamlined dive gear&nbsp; Hose configuration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#Streamlined-dive-gear-Dangling-accessories\" >Streamlined dive gear Dangling accessories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#Streamlined-dive-gear-Alternate-Air-Source-AAS\" >Streamlined dive gear Alternate Air Source (AAS)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#An-Economical-Method-To-Secure-AAS-Streamlined\" >An Economical Method To Secure AAS Streamlined<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#Use-a-Bungee-Necklace\" >Use a Bungee Necklace<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#Streamlined-dive-gear-Submersible-Pressure-Gauge-SPG\" >Streamlined dive gear Submersible Pressure Gauge (SPG)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#Streamlined-dive-gear-Essential-tips\" >Streamlined dive gear Essential tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#Streamlined-dive-gear-Use-bolt-snaps\" >Streamlined dive gear Use bolt snaps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#Streamlined-dive-gear-Avoid-using-%E2%80%98Suicide-Clips\" >Streamlined dive gear Avoid using \u2018Suicide Clips\u2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#Streamlined-dive-gear-Bungee-loops-in-pockets\" >Streamlined dive gear Bungee loops in pockets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#Buy-new-gear-with-streamlining-in-mind\" >Buy new gear with streamlining in mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#Mount-computers-and-compasses-on-your-forearm\" >Mount computers and compasses on your forearm<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#Further-Reading-To-Become-A-Better-Diver\" >Further Reading To Become A Better Diver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#About-The-Author\" >About The Author<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/streamlined-dive-gear-equipment-performance-diving\/#Purchase-my-exclusive-diving-ebooks\" >Purchase my exclusive diving ebooks!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-benefits-of-streamlined-dive-gear\"><\/span>The benefits of streamlined dive gear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Streamlined scuba equipment, in conjunction with proper <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-techniques-hover\/\">horizontal trim<\/a> and correct weighting, will reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/improving-air-consumption-scuba-diving\/\">exertion<\/a>. In turn, that helps to improve your <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-gas-planning-management-divers\/\">air consumption<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The diver should critically examine their configuration with the aim of reducing their overall \u2018profile\u2019 in the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minor tweaks and adjustments can have a big impact when combined. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every small adjustment adds up to an overall noticeable improvement.\u00a0 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, streamlined scuba equipment is critical for divers who wish to enter enclosed areas. In activities like wreck or cave penetration <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wreck-diving-risks\/\">entanglement<\/a> poses a more significant safety hazard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"709\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Diver-Trim.jpg\" alt=\"Streamlined dive gear makes diving easier\" class=\"wp-image-18186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Diver-Trim.jpg 709w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Diver-Trim-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamlined-dive-gear-and-entanglement-hazards\"><\/span>Streamlined dive gear and entanglement hazards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Even general open-water divers should be aware of entanglement risks. For instance, any dive sites may have monofilament fishing lines, nets or kelp that can get caught in non-streamlined scuba equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamlined-dive-gear-and-task-loading\"><\/span>Streamlined dive gear and task loading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another issue with a badly configured and\/or unnecessary scuba kit is that it increases task loading. This can be especially important if the diver ever encounters an emergency that requires a fast response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dive gear that dangles around the diver\u2019s body will interfere with that fast response. In turn, that can serve to promote increase diver stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-kind-steel-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Tangled and dangling equipment can also significantly hamper diver rescue situations. It interferes with the swift removal of equipment from the scuba diver.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A properly streamlined diver should have no item of equipment projecting, or dangling, from them. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will have considered the necessity and design of the equipment they choose to carry. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In addition, they will have devised stowage solutions that keeps everything secure and unobtrusive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-2\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-2838038111\"><div class=\"scuba-adlabel\">Sponsored Link<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9354033900485448\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9354033900485448\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2393012471\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assessing-streamlined-scuba-equipment-from-a-critical-perspective\"><\/span>Assessing streamlined scuba equipment from a critical perspective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamlined-dive-gear-Hose-configuration\"><\/span>Streamlined dive gear:&nbsp; Hose configuration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hoses should be sized and routed so that they are flush with the body. They shouldn&#8217;t be projecting at all angles and have a surplus length that causes them to &#8216;bow&#8217; outwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with an assessment of your regulator 1st stage and be aware of how the hose ports are located.\u00a0 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach your first stage so that the location of the hose ports allows the hoses to be routed close to the body.\u00a0 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can obtain right-angled hose adaptors to help with your routing if required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a hose on your regulator is longer than you require it, then buy a more appropriately sized hose.\u00a0 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many divers are not aware that hoses are sold in a variety of lengths and materials;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>rubber, flexible Kevlar, stainless steel braided etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamlined-dive-gear-Dangling-accessories\"><\/span>Streamlined dive gear: Dangling accessories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Carrying too many novelty gadgets is a common novice diver mistake.<\/span> It<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"> often results in a novice diver being labeled as a \u2018<strong><em>Christmas Tree Diver<\/em><\/strong>\u2019.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Enthusiastic novice divers are often tempted to purchase every available gadget from their local dive shop shelves.<\/span> Then they<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"> transfer it onto their person by means of<\/span>;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"> Lanyards<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">etractors<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Q<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">uick-release buckles<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>N<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">ylon bands, carabineers<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">\u2018Telephone cable\u2019 retainers. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-kind-steel-gradient-background has-background\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><strong>At the very least, these are distracting for the diver.\u00a0 At worst, they pose safety hazards.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Don&#8217;t carry stuff that isn\u2019t <em>needed<\/em>. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Research the appropriate gear for the diving that you will be doing.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">nderstand that the need for redundancy has to be balanced against the risk and likelihood of primary equipment failure. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Think about kit choices carefully and with an integrated, multi-functional approach.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-91-edited.jpg\" alt=\"streamlined dive gear reduces mental demands on scuba dives\" class=\"wp-image-18188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-91-edited.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-91-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-91-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-91-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Where equipment is <em>needed<\/em> &#8211; make sure it is stowed in pockets, not hanging off d-rings like an underwater Christmas tree. &#8216;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Replace fancy retractors with solid, reliable, low-profile bolt snaps. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Consider putting thigh pockets onto your wetsuit or <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/choosing-diving-suits\/\">dry suit<\/a> for storage. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">There is no need to strap a Rambo-sized knife to the calf<\/span>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">A 2\u201d titanium knife attached directly to your BCD is far more convenient and practical.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-kind-steel-gradient-background has-background\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><strong>As a general rule, \u2018<em>less is more<\/em>\u2019.\u00a0 A minimalist approach to diving configuration and equipment will pay dividends to the efficiency and economy of the diver.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamlined-dive-gear-Alternate-Air-Source-AAS\"><\/span>Streamlined dive gear: Alternate Air Source (AAS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">There&#8217;s simply no excuse for a dangling AAS. Not only is this bad streamlining, but it also impacts the possible success of emergency procedures. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Stow the AAS securely and close to your torso. There are many effective ways to do this; and also, many very ineffective ways that normally involve &#8216;clever&#8217; gadget clips.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An-Economical-Method-To-Secure-AAS-Streamlined\"><\/span>An Economical Method To Secure AAS Streamlined<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">One simple solution is to utilize a simple rubber \u2018snorkel holder\u2019.\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">This figure-of-8-shaped piece of rubber can be threaded through itself on any D-ring attachment point.\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">The mouthpiece of the regulator then fits securely into the open loop of the holder.\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">These cost about 50 cents and do a better job than most, far more expensive, AAS holders.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-16-edited.jpg\" alt=\"streamlined dive gear reduces water resistance when diving\" class=\"wp-image-18190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-16-edited.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-16-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-16-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-16-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use-a-Bungee-Necklace\"><\/span>Use a Bungee Necklace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Another solution that is very popular with technical, cave, wreck and other advanced divers is to secure the AAS close to their chin, using a &#8216;bungee necklace&#8217;. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">This is simply an appropriate length of bungee cord that is made into a \u2018necklace\u2019 that holds the AAS mouthpiece under the diver\u2019s chin.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">It can be designed to allow the donation of the AAS in an emergency or to be permanently attached if the diver chooses to donate their primary regulator and keep their AAS for themselves.\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Either design requires nothing more than 2 knots and a couple of tie-wraps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamlined-dive-gear-Submersible-Pressure-Gauge-SPG\"><\/span>Streamlined dive gear: Submersible Pressure Gauge (SPG)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Again, there&#8217;s no excuse for a dangling SPG. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">A few dollars will buy a marine stainless steel bolt snap that can be tied securely to the SPG with some cave\/reel line. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">The SPG can then be clipped securely to any attachment point (<em>most commonly a hip or shoulder D-ring<\/em>).\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">SPG hoses are often far longer than required. Consider getting a 24\u201d SPG hose, which will be sufficient for most divers to route the SPG to their hip, or under their arm to their chest.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamlined-dive-gear-Essential-tips\"><\/span>Streamlined dive gear: Essential tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamlined-dive-gear-Use-bolt-snaps\"><\/span>Streamlined dive gear: Use bolt snaps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Piston design, marine stainless steel, and bolt snaps are used to create a robust method of securing ancillaries; without risk of entanglement, accidental loss, or excess bulk. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">This is a highly popular solution, favored by the technical and cave diving communities &#8211; which have lots of ancillaries to carry and need a simple, rugged method of attachment\/stowage. \u00a0They don&#8217;t break, they don&#8217;t cost very much and they do the job perfectly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Attach the kit to the clips with a little bit of cave line (<em>the same line you have on your reel<\/em>), with a cave knot (<em>directions for tying this knot are contained on our website\u2019s resources page). <\/em>This is simple and effective storage, but you can cut items free in an emergency (<em>i.e. if tangled up<\/em>).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">For torches and other expensive items, the diver can put\/leave a wrist loop on the torch. When deploying, the hand goes through the loop, before unclipping the snap. It cannot then be easily lost. Do the same in reverse to store it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Multipurpose-tool-carried-for-wreck-dives-959x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Using bolt snaps on your accessories and clipping them on bungees inside thigh pockets reduces clutter and aids streamling the diver\n\" class=\"wp-image-18191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Multipurpose-tool-carried-for-wreck-dives-959x1024.jpg 959w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Multipurpose-tool-carried-for-wreck-dives-281x300.jpg 281w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Multipurpose-tool-carried-for-wreck-dives-768x820.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Multipurpose-tool-carried-for-wreck-dives-1438x1536.jpg 1438w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Multipurpose-tool-carried-for-wreck-dives.jpg 1917w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Put bolt snaps on your accessories and stow them clipped onto bungees in thigh pockets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamlined-dive-gear-Avoid-using-%E2%80%98Suicide-Clips\"><\/span>Streamlined dive gear: Avoid using \u2018Suicide Clips\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Suicide clips are the name given to an attachment device that doesn\u2019t require positive input from the diver to attach something; for instance spring-gate carabineers.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">These devices only require a brief contact to accidentally ensnare and entangle the diver against ropes, wire, line, netting or kelp that they may swim into when diving.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Avoiding this type of attachment is especially important for diving in wrecks, where confined spaces, silt and the presence of many lines, wires and nets pose considerable entanglement safety hazards. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-kind-steel-gradient-background has-background\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">They are called <strong>&#8216;suicide clips<\/strong>&#8216; for a reason &#8211; experienced divers (especially those who dive in wrecks and caves)\u00a0<em>know<\/em> that these clips have caused fatal incidents!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamlined-dive-gear-Bungee-loops-in-pockets\"><\/span>Streamlined dive gear: Bungee loops in pockets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Divers often fret about losing expensive items during a scuba dive. This leads them to degrade their streamlining by resorting to cluttered &#8216;retractors&#8217; or &#8216;curly cords&#8217;. If your existing scuba equipment has been fitted with bolt snaps, then there is a surefire way to prevent stuff from being lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simply attach some loops of bungee cord into the BCD and\/or exposure suit pockets. This allows the diver to store everything in their pockets by clipping the attached bolt snaps directly to the bungee loop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To access that equipment underwater, they only need to pull out the whole loop, select and detach the kit needed and then return the loop (and other attached kit) back into the pocket. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This helps prevent equipment from being accidentally dropped and also makes the process of obtaining equipment from the pockets much easier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You shouldn&#8217;t ever drop an item that&#8217;s being held in your hand, but if that\u00a0is a concern, simply wear a modest homemade &#8216;bracelet&#8217; of bungee cord around your wrist. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you need an item, un-clip its bolt-snap from the bungee loop in your pocket and transfer the bolt-snap to the bungee on your wrist. \u00a0Complete security\u2026 without a cluttered mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buy-new-gear-with-streamlining-in-mind\"><\/span>Buy new gear with streamlining in mind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reels and Spools.<\/strong> For instance, a 30m <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/bungee-secured-safety-spool\/\">finger spool<\/a> is just as (or more) effective and cheaper for DSMB deployment and minor <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advanced_wreck_diving_techniques\/\">wreck penetration<\/a>, than a huge plastic or metal winding reel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DSMBs.<\/strong> Unless surface water conditions involve very strong currents or large waves, opt for a small size DSMB (i.e. 3\u2019 with oral inflate), rather than a 6\u2019 semi-closed bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dive Knives.<\/strong> Choose a 2-3\u201d bladed BCD knife, rather than a 4-6\u201d version.\u00a0 Very few recreational divers have any for a larger knife that can hammer, chisel and pry things. The primary requirement for a knife is to cut entanglements and a 2\u201d blade is more than sufficient for this purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dive Lights.<\/strong> Choose a small LED torch that can run for many hours on a couple of AA or C-cell batteries. Enormous pistol-grip style torches that require 4-8 D-cell batteries are very hard to streamline\/store when not actively carried\/used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mount-computers-and-compasses-on-your-forearm\"><\/span>Mount computers and compasses on your forearm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most divers find it instinctive and natural to check the information that is displayed on wrist-mounted gauges. Divers who use wrist-mounted gauges are likely to check them more frequently and retain a better awareness of the information that is presented to them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a reaction that they develop long before becoming divers because the vast majority of people choose to wear watches on their wrists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-kind-steel-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>A wrist-mounted gauge is much more convenient to monitor, especially when the diver may have his hands otherwise occupied<\/strong> (when ascending with a DSMB, or following a penetration line into a wreck).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrist-mounted gauges (i.e. dive computers, compasses, depth gauges or timing devices) are much more low-profile and streamlined than large multi-gauge consoles attached to the SPG hose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only beneficial reason to opt for a large multi-gauge console is if the diver wants to use an air-integrated dive computer.\u00a0When considering the need for direct (hose, not wireless) air integration, the diver should also consider the drawbacks with respect to streamlining, weight, and convenience of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further-Reading-To-Become-A-Better-Diver\"><\/span>Further Reading To Become A Better Diver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-andy-davis-sidemount-technical-wreck-diving-blog wp-block-embed-andy-davis-sidemount-technical-wreck-diving-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"oZzaM6hSUW\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/ultimate-guide-scuba-diving-buoyancy-control\/\">Ultimate Buoyancy Control Guide: Dive with Effortless Precision<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Ultimate Buoyancy Control Guide: Dive with Effortless Precision&#8221; &#8212; Andy Davis Sidemount Technical Wreck Diving Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/ultimate-guide-scuba-diving-buoyancy-control\/embed\/#?secret=IDHmpVhefc#?secret=oZzaM6hSUW\" data-secret=\"oZzaM6hSUW\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-andy-davis-sidemount-technical-wreck-diving-blog wp-block-embed-andy-davis-sidemount-technical-wreck-diving-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"NqtOQWDFZb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/horizontal-trim-scuba-diving\/\">Mastering Horizontal Diving Trim: An Effortless Balancing Act<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Mastering Horizontal Diving Trim: An Effortless Balancing Act&#8221; &#8212; Andy Davis Sidemount Technical Wreck Diving Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/horizontal-trim-scuba-diving\/embed\/#?secret=Q1PnrGtbfH#?secret=NqtOQWDFZb\" data-secret=\"NqtOQWDFZb\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-andy-davis-sidemount-technical-wreck-diving-blog wp-block-embed-andy-davis-sidemount-technical-wreck-diving-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"gqAXnmIgyV\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/balanced-rig-principle-in-scuba-diving\/\">The Balanced Rig Principle For Diving<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; 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visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;10 Traits of Highly Competent Divers: A Diving Mindset To Excel!&#8221; &#8212; Andy Davis Sidemount Technical Wreck Diving Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/10-core-traits-of-highly-competent-divers\/embed\/#?secret=U1kumKxHwv#?secret=5FXKxTeAwD\" data-secret=\"5FXKxTeAwD\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/andy-davis-technical-diving\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-300x296.png\" alt=\"Andy Davis Technical Sidemount Wreck Diving Subic Bay Philippines RAID Courses Training\" class=\"wp-image-6812\" style=\"width:225px;height:222px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-1024x1009.png 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-768x757.png 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-The-Author\"><\/span>About The Author<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buymeacoffee.com\/andydavistech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"77\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bmc-button-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bmc-button-1-1.png 274w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bmc-button-1-1-250x70.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/andy-davis-technical-diving\/\">Andy Davis<\/a> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/raid-diving-courses-philippines\/raid\/\">RAID<\/a>, PADI TecRec, ANDI, BSAC, and SSI-qualified independent <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-is-technical-diving\/\">technical diving<\/a> instructor who specializes in teaching <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/sidemount-courses\/\">sidemount<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/technical-diving-courses\/\">trimix<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/technical-diving-courses\/\">advanced wreck<\/a> diving courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently residing in <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/subic-bay-wreck-diving-sites\/\">Subic Bay, Philippines<\/a>; he has amassed more than 10,000 open-circuit and CCR dives over three decades of challenging diving across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andy has published numerous diving magazine articles and designed advanced certification courses for several dive training agencies, He regularly tests and reviews new dive gear for scuba equipment manufacturers. 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