{"id":303,"date":"2025-01-08T12:52:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/?p=303"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:52:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:52:14","slug":"pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/","title":{"rendered":"Pony Cylinders and Redundant Air Sources for Wreck Diving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Pony Cylinders and Redundant Air Sources for Wreck Diving<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Recreational wreck divers often question whether they need to carry pony cylinders, or another redundant gas source when conducting specialist wreck diving activities. Most agencies and instructors will generally recommend the use of redundant air sources to be a prudent measure for wreck divers. However, the use of redundant air sources isn&#8217;t a mandatory requirement; so how can scuba divers decide for themselves whether they should equip themselves with a <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinder-scuba-diving\/\">pony cylinder<\/a>?<\/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\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#What-are-pony-cylinders-in-diving\" >What are pony cylinders in diving?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#How-are-pony-cylinders-carried\" >How are pony cylinders carried?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#Clipped-onto-shoulder-and-waist-D-rings-with-bolt-snaps\" >Clipped onto shoulder and waist D-rings with bolt snaps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#Clamped-to-the-primary-cylinder-at-the-rear\" >Clamped to the primary cylinder at the rear<\/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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#What-regulators-to-use-with-pony-cylinders\" >What regulators to use with pony cylinders?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#What-size-should-a-pony-cylinder-be\" >What size should a pony cylinder be?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#Metric-pony-cylinder-specifications\" >Metric pony cylinder specifications<\/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\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#AL19\" >AL19<\/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\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#AL30\" >AL30<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#AL40\" >AL40<\/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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#Gas-Management-For-Scuba-Divers\" >Gas Management For Scuba Divers<\/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\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#Calculating-minimum-pony-cylinder-volume-for-ascent\" >Calculating minimum pony cylinder volume for ascent<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#Direct-ascent-to-the-surface\" >Direct ascent to the surface<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#Exiting-the-wreck-before-the-ascent\" >Exiting the  wreck before the ascent<\/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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#What-are-the-advantages-of-pony-cylinders\" >What are the advantages of pony cylinders?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#Pony-cylinders-at-different-levels-of-wreck-diving\" >Pony cylinders at different levels of wreck diving<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#Non-penetration-wreck-diving\" >Non-penetration wreck diving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#Limited-penetration-wreck-diving\" >Limited penetration wreck diving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#Full-penetration-wreck-diving\" >Full penetration wreck diving<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#The-decision-to-use-pony-cylinders\" >The decision to use pony cylinders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-diving\/#Gas-Management-For-Scuba-Divers-2\" >Gas Management For Scuba Divers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinders-and-redundant-air-sources-for-wreck-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=\"What-are-pony-cylinders-in-diving\"><\/span>What are pony cylinders in diving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pony cylinders are additional small cylinders carried by scuba divers as a contingency for out-of-gas emergencies. Pony cylinders have their own dedicated regulator and are considered a redundant gas source. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"949\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pony-cylinders-Setup.jpg\" alt=\"pony cylinders configured for boltsnap attachment to the BCD D-rings\" class=\"wp-image-18592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pony-cylinders-Setup.jpg 949w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pony-cylinders-Setup-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pony-cylinders-Setup-768x316.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 949px) 100vw, 949px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A pony cylinder configured for bolt snap attachment to the front BCD D-rings. In this configuration, it hangs in front of the diver.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-are-pony-cylinders-carried\"><\/span>How are pony cylinders carried?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two common methods for carrying pony cylinders; clamped to the primary cylinder at the rear or hung by boltsnaps from D-rings on the divers&#8217; BCD at the front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clipped-onto-shoulder-and-waist-D-rings-with-bolt-snaps\"><\/span>Clipped onto shoulder and waist D-rings with bolt snaps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Clipping pony cylinders to the front of the BCD, via shoulder and waist D-rings, tends to be more popular with experienced divers. This method gives a lot more flexibility; including the ability to observe any leaks from the system, retain clean hose routing and detach the cylinder at any time during the dive; enabling it to be donatable to other divers should the need arise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>To configure pony cylinders for front carry, you can buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/XS-Scuba-Stage-Bottle-Strap\/dp\/B07J9LM1CH?crid=2YWSW2KOMS2D0&amp;keywords=diving+cylinder+clamps&amp;qid=1671663276&amp;sprefix=diving+cylinder+clamp%2Caps%2C734&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=scubtechphil-20&amp;linkId=43e6e3fbf58556b4d40bdb7e7998750a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stage bottle kit<\/a>. These include bolt snaps at the neck and side of the cylinder, along with a worm-type clamp, nylon carrying handle and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B089DGS73G?psc=1&amp;pf_rd_p=3309c9d3-bf37-499a-888c-9ce693c3483f&amp;pf_rd_r=WACPREY3BR83SW4AW5R6&amp;pd_rd_wg=FPoh0&amp;pd_rd_w=SUeRf&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.3309c9d3-bf37-499a-888c-9ce693c3483f&amp;pd_rd_r=33f6e581-6bda-40bc-bd04-0c396d83a471&amp;s=sporting-goods&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&amp;smid=AACVUJ6SFQ2UJ&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNEVDQUlPQU9COUVKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTAyNDk0OENJRDYyVUpQM1ZWJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4MzAzMzMzOTdBTU41Vlk0Mk5KJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=scubtechphil-20&amp;linkId=d53f7f0c44f38e83d04cca79e6f76e49&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rubber hose retainer bands<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could also make your own stage bottle kit from rope and individual hardware components bought from a dive shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/xDeep-Deluxe-Diving-Backplate-Aluminum\/dp\/B0887DPLFX?crid=2747M4CZTJ2H9&amp;keywords=single+tank+wing+diving&amp;qid=1671665036&amp;sprefix=single+tank+wing+divi%2Caps%2C502&amp;sr=8-9&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=scubtechphil-20&amp;linkId=39a983a92e41709ee4ea1fea9ab2eae2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backplate\/wing-style BCDs<\/a> are an ideal choice if using pony cylinders with this configuration; the harnesses have the D-rings in the right places.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B07J9LM1CH&amp;asins=B07J9LM1CH&amp;linkId=9c54e880da82e01a58762416b9f6da7d&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For wreck penetration, having the pony cylinder in front can also avoid delicate equipment from suffering accidental collisions with the wreck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The cylinder valve can be manipulated during the dive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas leaks can be seen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No hose clutter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removeable and donatable during the dive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Needs sturdy BCD D-rings as attachment points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slightly more complex to use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clamped-to-the-primary-cylinder-at-the-rear\"><\/span>Clamped to the primary cylinder at the rear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Clamping the pony cylinder to the primary tank at the rear is a very popular option with recreational divers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The location is unobtrusive, but care has to be taken to differentiate the pony cylinders&#8217; SPG and regulator second stage from the divers&#8217; primary ones. Confusion could lead to a gas depletion emergency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This method does not demand sturdy D-rings on the BCD shoulder and waist straps. The diver cannot manipulate the pony cylinder valve, so they cannot shut it down if it leaks, or open it in water if they neglect to turn it on pre-dive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Stoney-Jul-05-42.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Stoney-Jul-05-42.jpg 480w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Stoney-Jul-05-42-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author with clamped pony cylinder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t require a BCD with sturdy shoulder and waist D-rings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unobtrusive location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No access to the cylinder valve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More hose clutter when diving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk of confusion with primary cylinder regulators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p>You can purchase a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/XS-Scuba-Pony-Regulator\/dp\/B06Y1VFNBH?keywords=diving+pony+regulator&amp;qid=1671663378&amp;s=sports-and-fitness&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=AZ2T72SM9NOY8&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVjExRThWSFBRQlk4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDU5MDkyM0lESVdHOE9YWjZRUSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDQ3NTQzM1BBQjdUUzBCQkRQTSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=scubtechphil-20&amp;linkId=fe328bd8e29a10abd80e7878dd47afba&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">metal<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zeagle-Bottle-Straps-8029HD-Holder\/dp\/B001S6XDLS?crid=2YWSW2KOMS2D0&amp;keywords=diving+cylinder+clamps&amp;qid=1671663276&amp;sprefix=diving+cylinder+clamp%2Caps%2C734&amp;sr=8-20&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=scubtechphil-20&amp;linkId=e224b7b88e01927f977f5da2051dbe03&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nylon webbing clamp<\/a> systems to secure pony cylinders onto your main tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/XS-Scuba-Pony-Regulator\/dp\/B06Y1VFNBH?keywords=diving+pony+regulator&amp;qid=1671663378&amp;s=sports-and-fitness&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=AZ2T72SM9NOY8&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVjExRThWSFBRQlk4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDU5MDkyM0lESVdHOE9YWjZRUSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDQ3NTQzM1BBQjdUUzBCQkRQTSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=scubtechphil-20&amp;linkId=fe328bd8e29a10abd80e7878dd47afba&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">metal clamps<\/a> are preferable because they are more robust. Some models feature quick-release brackets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B001S6XDLS&amp;asins=B001S6XDLS&amp;linkId=2e18e3580cc72e37793d603d311fd1bb&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B002YGCHT0&amp;asins=B002YGCHT0&amp;linkId=0aaf236f6dc00a03dbf50e0eaa06c48a&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-2\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-925400291\"><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=\"What-regulators-to-use-with-pony-cylinders\"><\/span>What regulators to use with pony cylinders?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>A regulator used with pony cylinders consists of a first-stage, second-stage and an SPG. You can use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0027BFXK2?psc=1&amp;pd_rd_i=B0027BFXK2&amp;pd_rd_w=8qqxQ&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.3309c9d3-bf37-499a-888c-9ce693c3483f&amp;pf_rd_p=3309c9d3-bf37-499a-888c-9ce693c3483f&amp;pf_rd_r=GJTG686J2CD8KFTMRGNH&amp;pd_rd_wg=YJpSa&amp;pd_rd_r=8b6d9d2a-f904-4370-80be-b0c66644176f&amp;s=sporting-goods&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&amp;smid=AZ2T72SM9NOY8&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFJNERQUDVIQlZGNkgmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4NTI2MzIzSDNZMTkwVVhMRlVOJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0MDQ5MjRBWVdaWTNVRjJVWVgmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWMmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=scubtechphil-20&amp;linkId=71f42c817e7774c312efe0334c4d638e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full-size SPG<\/a>, or some divers are content with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/IST-Pony-bottle-gauge-5000\/dp\/B003515YDO?crid=2GCW54K0M1AC7&amp;keywords=pony+bottle+pressure+gauge&amp;qid=1671664422&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=scubtechphil-20&amp;linkId=36913378fdbea172167c4e3289d78b25&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">button-sized gauge<\/a>. A<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00DY830O8?pf_rd_p=3309c9d3-bf37-499a-888c-9ce693c3483f&amp;pf_rd_r=R6ZK8DEH2P37XP3TBBQP&amp;pd_rd_wg=rG1W6&amp;pd_rd_w=J4Djn&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.3309c9d3-bf37-499a-888c-9ce693c3483f&amp;pd_rd_r=cc9902e6-2414-47fd-86f9-b6c99ccede07&amp;s=sporting-goods&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&amp;smid=A3N3UNP57GTLTF&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzOTFXNFc5S05WQlBMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDk2Mzk2MkFOSklDODlSVlFXNiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDE0ODcyMjg1NVRMVzNPN1BBUCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=scubtechphil-20&amp;linkId=4f1cc464b059418104054edbc2a0189c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> 6-9&#8243; high-pressure SPG hose<\/a> is ideal for front-staged pony cylinders. For back-clamped ponies, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B06Y1NWVRV?psc=1&amp;pd_rd_i=B06Y1NWVRV&amp;pd_rd_w=CF1Ce&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.3309c9d3-bf37-499a-888c-9ce693c3483f&amp;pf_rd_p=3309c9d3-bf37-499a-888c-9ce693c3483f&amp;pf_rd_r=W8GR6RFCFS186PY19DWZ&amp;pd_rd_wg=OiQG4&amp;pd_rd_r=bdb3ae66-f0ba-426d-b3e7-ee1aa5a354c3&amp;s=sporting-goods&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&amp;smid=A33ZN459YDXJGP&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMzRTMzVFSzZCVzZSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzU4NTM3M0M3MVJRMEVNR1hKSSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDk5NjcyMjUxUjJaVU1XM09OVyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=scubtechphil-20&amp;linkId=caafcb0a028ca7eca54196fd1250aaa7&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full-size 30&#8243; HP hose<\/a> is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few diving manufacturers sell <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/XS-Scuba-Pony-Regulator\/dp\/B06Y1VFNBH?keywords=diving+pony+regulator&amp;qid=1671663378&amp;s=sports-and-fitness&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=AZ2T72SM9NOY8&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVjExRThWSFBRQlk4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDU5MDkyM0lESVdHOE9YWjZRUSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDQ3NTQzM1BBQjdUUzBCQkRQTSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=scubtechphil-20&amp;linkId=18b9980c971d0b42f0eb22882fd48e27&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dedicated regulator sets <\/a>for use with pony cylinders, or you can make your own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B06Y1VFNBH&amp;asins=B06Y1VFNBH&amp;linkId=7bd97acce1b7da0c7dc2dd56a5bacfd6&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The main criterion for a pony cylinder regulator is reliability. The system is for emergencies and, if needed, your life will rely upon it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-size-should-a-pony-cylinder-be\"><\/span>What size should a pony cylinder be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pony cylinders should provide enough <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-gas-planning-management-divers\/\">volume of gas calculated to be sufficient for a safe ascent and safety stop<\/a>. An adequate volume for pony cylinders is typically one-quarter to one-half the gas volume of the primary cylinder volume; i.e. a 3L (<em>AL19<\/em>), 4L (<em>AL30<\/em>) or 6L (<em>AL40<\/em>) cylinder if using an 11L (<em>AL80<\/em>) volume primary cylinder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact ideal volume of pony cylinders is relative to the diver&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-gas-planning-management-divers\/#Surface-Air-Consumption-Calculation\">Surface Air Consumption (SAC) rate<\/a> and the depth they will dive to. Higher-quality diving courses teach student divers how to calculate those requirements precisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metric-pony-cylinder-specifications\"><\/span>Metric pony cylinder specifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AL19\"><\/span>AL19<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Metric water volume 2.7L<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Gas volume@200bar 540L<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AL30\"><\/span>AL30<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Metric water volume 4.3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Gas volume@200bar 860L<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AL40\"><\/span>AL40<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Metric water volume 5.7L<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Gas volume@200bar 1140L<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gas-Management-For-Scuba-Divers\"><\/span><strong>Gas Management For Scuba Divers<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top 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-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gas-Management-Book-Cover-Image-652x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gas-Management-Book-Cover-Image-652x1024.jpg 652w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gas-Management-Book-Cover-Image-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gas-Management-Book-Cover-Image-768x1206.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gas-Management-Book-Cover-Image-96x150.jpg 96w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gas-Management-Book-Cover-Image.jpg 794w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.469), 20px);\">The comprehensive, illustrated, metric guide to advanced <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-gas-planning-management-divers\/\">gas planning<\/a> and management for safer scuba diving. <strong>Only $9!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em> 60 Pages. <\/em>Printable PDF format. Fully Illustrated.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.313), 18px);\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/andydavistech\/e\/233191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gas Management For Scuba Divers eBook Download<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculating-minimum-pony-cylinder-volume-for-ascent\"><\/span>Calculating minimum pony cylinder volume for ascent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Direct-ascent-to-the-surface\"><\/span>Direct ascent to the surface<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For this calculation, it is prudent to allocate 1 min at bottom depth, a safe 10m\/min <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/best-ascent-speed-scuba-diving\/\">ascent rate<\/a>, and completion of a 3 min safety stop at 5m, followed by an ascent to the surface at a slower 5m\/min ascent rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This calculation is known as <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-gas-planning-management-divers\/#What-is-a-Rock-Bottom-Gas-Reserve\">Rock Bottom Gas Management<\/a>. It incorporates the conservative assumption that the diver\/s require some time at the bottom depth to gather their senses or deal with any issues before initiating their ascent. It also plans for the diver to ascend at a normal safe ascent rate, completing their safety stop and then ascending at half normal ascent speed to the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, I have assumed the diver has a SAC rate of 30L\/min (lower than average) and a bottom depth of 30m\/100&#8242;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"mtr-table mtr-thead-th\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-th-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Ascent Phase\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Ascent Phase<\/div><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-th-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Avg Depth\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Avg Depth<\/div><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-th-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"ATA\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">ATA<\/div><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-th-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"SAC\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">SAC<\/div><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-th-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"RMV \"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">RMV <\/div><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-th-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Time\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Time<\/div><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-th-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Gas Vol Consumed\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Gas Vol Consumed<\/div><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Ascent Phase\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">1 min bottom<strong> <\/strong><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Avg Depth\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">30m<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"ATA\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">4<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"SAC\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">30L\/min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"RMV \"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">120L\/min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Time\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">1 min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Gas Vol Consumed\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">120L<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Ascent Phase\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Ascent to safety stop<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Avg Depth\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">17.5m<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"ATA\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">2.75<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"SAC\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">30L\/min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"RMV \"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">82.5L\/min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Time\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">2.5 min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Gas Vol Consumed\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">206L<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Ascent Phase\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">3 min safety stop<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Avg Depth\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">5m<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"ATA\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">1.5<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"SAC\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">30L\/min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"RMV \"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">45L\/min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Time\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">3 min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Gas Vol Consumed\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">135L<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Ascent Phase\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Ascent from stop<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Avg Depth\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">2.5m<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"ATA\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">1.25<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"SAC\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">30L\/min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"RMV \"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">38L\/min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Time\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">1 min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Gas Vol Consumed\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">37.5L<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Ascent Phase\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Avg Depth\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"ATA\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"SAC\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"RMV \"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Time\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Gas Vol Consumed\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"> Total gas <strong>499L<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Ascent Phase\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Avg Depth\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><strong><em>(depth \u2013 stop depth) \u00f72 <br>+ stop depth<\/em><\/strong><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"ATA\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><strong><em>(Depth\u00f710) +1 <\/em><\/strong><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"SAC\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><strong><em>Diver calculated<\/em><\/strong><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"RMV \"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><strong><em>ATA x SAC<\/em><\/strong><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Time\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><strong>Time at Avg Depth<\/strong><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Gas Vol Consumed\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><strong><em>RMV x Time<\/em><\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using that example of SAC 30L\/min, we can see that an AL19 (540L) pony cylinder is sufficient for a safe ascent from 30m\/100&#8242; depth. Do, however, consider that the psychological stress of dealing with a real out-of-gas emergency could substantially increase the diver&#8217;s SAC\/RMV. It is worth considering using a larger cylinder as a contingency for diver stress in an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-saint-petersburg-gradient-background has-background\">For more in-depth detail about pony cylinder gas management, see my comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinder-scuba-diving\/\">Pony Cylinder Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any diver considering doing training for wreck penetration diving should endeavor to develop robust fundamental diving skills and their ability for <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-stress-management-and-diver-panic\/\">stress management<\/a>. That training is usually only delivered on higher-quality training courses. You get what you pay for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improved fundamental diving skills will <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/how-to-use-less-air-when-scuba-diving\/\">reduce your overall SAC rate<\/a>, whilst developing stress management and resiliency will help prevent your SAC rate from becoming dangerously exaggerated when things eventually go wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-everlasting-sky-gradient-background has-background\">See my article <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/how-to-use-less-air-when-scuba-diving\/\">How To Use Less Air When Scuba Diving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exiting-the-wreck-before-the-ascent\"><\/span>Exiting the  wreck before the ascent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For wreck penetration diving, it is prudent to favor a larger pony cylinder because the extra volume may account for any unforeseen delays in exiting the wreck. Recreational-level qualified wreck divers are limited to 40m\/130&#8242; maximum linear distance from the surface. Their total wreck penetration distance is calculated by subtracting the bottom depth from 40m\/130&#8242;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if they entered a wreck at 30m\/100&#8242; depth, they are consequently limited to 10m\/30&#8242; of penetration distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time spent exiting the wreck must be incorporated into the bottom phase of gas calculations. When doing so, it is prudent to assume that the exiting speed will be 2-3x slower than the normal finning pace. This accounts for factors like silt-outs or minor entanglements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the table below, I have allocated 3 additional minutes at the bottom depth to allow for exiting a 10m linear distance out of the wreck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"mtr-table mtr-thead-th\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-th-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Ascent Phase\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Ascent Phase<\/div><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-th-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Avg Depth\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Avg Depth<\/div><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-th-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"ATA\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">ATA<\/div><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-th-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"SAC\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">SAC<\/div><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-th-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"RMV \"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">RMV <\/div><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-th-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Time\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Time<\/div><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-th-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Gas Vol Consumed\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Gas Vol Consumed<\/div><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Ascent Phase\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">4 min bottom<strong> <\/strong><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Avg Depth\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">30m<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"ATA\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">4<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"SAC\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">30L\/min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"RMV \"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">120L\/min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Time\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">4 min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Gas Vol Consumed\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">480L<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Ascent Phase\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Ascent to safety stop<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Avg Depth\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">17.5m<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"ATA\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">2.75<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"SAC\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">30L\/min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"RMV \"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">82.5L\/min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Time\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">2.5 min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Gas Vol Consumed\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">206L<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Ascent Phase\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">3 min safety stop<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Avg Depth\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">5m<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"ATA\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">1.5<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"SAC\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">30L\/min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"RMV \"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">45L\/min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Time\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">3 min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Gas Vol Consumed\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">135L<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Ascent Phase\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Ascent from stop<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Avg Depth\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">2.5m<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"ATA\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">1.25<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"SAC\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">30L\/min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"RMV \"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">38L\/min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Time\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">1 min<\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Gas Vol Consumed\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">37.5L<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Ascent Phase\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Avg Depth\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"ATA\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"SAC\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"RMV \"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Time\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Gas Vol Consumed\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"> Total gas <strong>859L<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Ascent Phase\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Avg Depth\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><strong><em>(depth \u2013 stop depth) \u00f72 <br>+ stop depth<\/em><\/strong><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"ATA\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><strong><em>(Depth\u00f710) +1 <\/em><\/strong><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"SAC\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><strong><em>Diver calculated<\/em><\/strong><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"RMV \"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><strong><em>ATA x SAC<\/em><\/strong><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Time\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><strong>Time at Avg Depth<\/strong><\/div><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center mtr-td-tag\" data-align=\"center\" data-mtr-content=\"Gas Vol Consumed\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><strong><em>RMV x Time<\/em><\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using that example we can see that an AL19 (540L) pony cylinder is now insufficient for a safe exit of the wreck and ascent from 30m\/100&#8242; depth. An AL30 (860L) would be the absolute bare minimum sufficient size pony cylinder. Again, if we account for an increased SAC rate due to emergency stress, then it would be entirely prudent to consider an AL40 (1140L) as ideal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-everlasting-sky-gradient-background has-background\">See my article <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pony-cylinder-scuba-diving\/\">How To Use A Pony Cylinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-3\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-3762762076\"><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=\"6151212517\" \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=\"What-are-the-advantages-of-pony-cylinders\"><\/span>What are the advantages of pony cylinders?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the diver carries this pony cylinder with them, it is immediately available to them throughout their dive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The diver is self-reliant and their survival does not depend upon the competency of their buddy. They have the physical and psychological security of knowing they can always reach the surface safely if they make a mistake in their gas monitoring or suffer a regulator failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While a scuba diver might endeavor to use less gas when scuba diving, there is always the risk of regulator failure or some other unforeseen event that will raise their air consumption rate or delay their bottom time before surfacing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experienced divers and instructors consider them highly advisable for wreck diving and also deep diving, which has a more significant risk. The <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/best-wreck-diving-course\/\">best wreck diving courses<\/a> will include tuition on how to use pony cylinders or other redundant gas sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-everlasting-sky-gradient-background has-background\">See my comprehensive article explaining <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-are-the-risks-of-deep-diving\/\">Deep Diving Risks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pony-cylinders-at-different-levels-of-wreck-diving\"><\/span>Pony cylinders at different levels of wreck diving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=1883056292&amp;asins=1883056292&amp;linkId=baddb919e75bad3e5d8099a100e1720e&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>Wreck diving can be split into 3 broad levels of complexity and sophistication (Ref: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Advanced-Wreck-Diving-Handbook-Gentile\/dp\/1883056292?crid=1W58DP8MI208V&amp;keywords=gary+gentile+wreck+diving&amp;qid=1671653785&amp;sprefix=gary+gentile+wrecl%2Caps%2C2766&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=scubtechphil-20&amp;linkId=39bce05e0f45819a83cb3d2024f132d6&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gary Gentile, &#8216;The Advanced Wreck Diving Handbook<\/a>&#8216;). Each level has very different demands in respect of training, knowledge, equipment and required experience. This is particularly true of the need for gas redundancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The typical &#8216;Wreck Specialty&#8217; course for a recreational scuba diver falls somewhere between levels 1 and 2 &#8211; depending upon the course emphasis and the experience of the instructor providing the training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-penetration-wreck-diving\"><\/span>Non-penetration wreck diving <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of the wreck diving.&nbsp;The <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-gas-planning-management-divers\/\">gas management<\/a> for these <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/wreck-diving-courses\/wreck-diving-course-subic\/\">basic wreck<\/a> dives is no different than any other open-water recreational dive. No specialist skills or equipment is required. Access to the surface is not impeded, so the full spectrum of Out-Of-Air (OOA) emergency protocols taught in recreational entry-level courses remain applicable. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These would include;\u00a0Buddy Air Donation\/Sharing (the primary OOA protocol), Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent (CESA) and Buoyant Emergency Ascent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the availability of these emergency protocols, pony cylinders are not mandatory for non-penetration diving. They remain optional, based upon the individual divers&#8217; preferences, as it would for any recreational dive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-16-2-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"pony cylinders, sidemount and backmount doubles are all considered redundant gas sources\n\" class=\"wp-image-18580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-16-2-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-16-2-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-16-2-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-16-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diving outside of a wreck doesn&#8217;t necessitate pony cylinders, although redundant gas is a prudent safety measure on any scuba dive. This diver is using <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/sidemount-diving-techniques\/\">sidemount cylinders<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limited-penetration-wreck-diving\"><\/span>Limited penetration wreck diving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the &#8220;light zone&#8221; diving. This definition matches the recommended\u00a0maximum limitations that apply to recreational-level wreck divers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The diver should never be more than 40m linear (horizontal + vertical) distance from the surface, beyond the illumination of external ambient light or in an area that prevents the side-by-side exit of two divers <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/air-sharing-scuba-emergency-tips-how-to\/\">sharing air<\/a> (no &#8216;restrictions&#8217;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These recommended limitations, appropriate for the training given, theoretically enable the full spectrum of basic OOA protocols to remain available to the diver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the increased risk of disorientation, silting and <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wreck-diving-risks\/\">entanglement<\/a> within a wreck can lead to delays exiting a wreck or prevent air-sharing protocols from being practicable. These factors make the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-tips-choosing-and-using-a-redundant-air-source\/\">a redundant air source<\/a> much more advisable and most agencies recommend their use for these activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The size\/capacity of pony cylinders should reflect the overall gas management plan and, as a general rule of thumb, should be no less than 1\/3rd of the divers&#8217; primary gas capacity. Divers should adopt the &#8216;Rule of Thirds&#8217; for wreck penetration (1\/3rd In &#8211; 1\/3rd Out &#8211; 1\/3rd Reserve) and retain the redundant air source as a further 1\/3rd redundant reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-everlasting-sky-gradient-background has-background\">See my article <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-ten-wreck-diving-tips-safer-penetration-dives\/\">Top-10 Tips For Wreck Penetration Safety<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/scubatechphilippines-00011-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"If entering a shipwreck, pony cylinders are adivsed as a contingency against forseeable emergencies. \" class=\"wp-image-18581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/scubatechphilippines-00011-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/scubatechphilippines-00011-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/scubatechphilippines-00011-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/scubatechphilippines-00011-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/scubatechphilippines-00011.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Limited wreck penetration means the diver stays within the Light Zone. They can see the exit illuminated by ambient light at all times. Pony cylinders are advised for these dives.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Full-penetration-wreck-diving\"><\/span>Full penetration wreck diving <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the &#8220;light zone&#8221; wreck diving.\u00a0This definition exceeds the limits of recreational wreck diving and applies to technically qualified (Technical Wreck + Deco) divers who penetrate shipwrecks beyond the limits of ambient light penetration, through physical restrictions, and beyond a 40m linear distance to the surface.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to a much higher risk of disorientation, silt-out, entanglement, and entrapment, this level of diving demands much more redundancy and refined <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advanced_wreck_diving_techniques\/\">advanced wreck diving<\/a> skills and protocols. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is anticipated that basic OOA protocols would not be sufficiently effective or reliable. Whilst the Rule of Thirds gas management is adhered to, the duration (and often depth) of these dives demands a considerably larger gas capacity than pony cylinders can supply, which makes full double cylinders a mandatory minimum. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Air-sharing is still preserved as a contingency measure (requiring long-hose protocols for sharing through physical restrictions), but divers are also expected to apply gas management, via redundant air sources, to ensure that they can exit and surface the wreck without support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/scubatechphilippines-00037-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"pony cylinders are not sufficient for technical level wreck penetration\" class=\"wp-image-18582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/scubatechphilippines-00037-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/scubatechphilippines-00037-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/scubatechphilippines-00037-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/scubatechphilippines-00037-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/scubatechphilippines-00037.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Full penetration wreck diving goes beyond the light zone and through confined and restricted spaces. A pony cylinder is not sufficient; full double cylinders are the minimum requirement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-decision-to-use-pony-cylinders\"><\/span>The decision to use pony cylinders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your individual decision to purchase\/utilize a pony cylinder will really be dictated by the technicality of the wreck diving that you expect to be involved in. As a recreational diver, you are equipped with a spectrum of protocols that already prepare you for gas emergencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you adhere to the agency&#8217;s recommended limitations on wreck penetration (and support these with an accurate risk assessment before and during the penetration), then you should remain confident that the basic OOA protocols will remain practicable.&nbsp;However, wreck penetrations can sometimes go wrong and equipping yourself with a suitably sized redundant air source is a good &#8216;insurance policy&#8217; against unanticipated problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purchase of pony cylinders should reflect a calculated requirement that supports your overall gas management plan as a contingency redundant reserve. If you don&#8217;t have a gas management plan, then you can&#8217;t intelligently calculate a redundant gas requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-4\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-4221827953\"><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=\"2954736365\" \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 has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gas-Management-For-Scuba-Divers-2\"><\/span><strong>Gas Management For Scuba Divers<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top 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-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gas-Management-Book-Cover-Image-652x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gas-Management-Book-Cover-Image-652x1024.jpg 652w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gas-Management-Book-Cover-Image-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gas-Management-Book-Cover-Image-768x1206.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gas-Management-Book-Cover-Image-96x150.jpg 96w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gas-Management-Book-Cover-Image.jpg 794w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.469), 20px);\">The comprehensive, illustrated, metric guide to advanced gas planning and management for safer scuba diving. <strong>Only $9!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em> 60 Pages. <\/em>Printable PDF format. 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