Assemble Your Scuba Unit Like a PRO!

[@scgranados]

Thanks for the reminders!

[@alisonanthony1228]

I'd NEVER let someone else kit up for me! It's absolutely idiotic, to me, to allow a stranger, or even my buddy, fiddle about with MY life support system. I have had boat crew try to set up my kit but I've always thanked them and gently but firmly pushed them away. It's my kit, my life and my responsibility.

[@thejamiecaldwell]

This! Most boat crews I've met are great about staying hands off unless requested, but occasionally you get someone who won't take "no thank you" for an answer. Always advocate for yourself!

[@capti443]

Excellent! Literally words to live by. As a secondary but important consideration, you know exactly how you want your hoses routed, where you want your Octo secured, and any other particular adjustments that you make when setting up your equipment - because you train with it and you know how to react to issues with your equipment set up in your particular way.

[@capti443]

I am curious about the routing for your Octo. Frankly, I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone route it to the left side of the BC and I am wondering why you do that? It is non-standard to the training I received (PADI circa 2003, and my wife’s SSI recert this year). It seems to me that if a diver has an out of air emergency and comes up to you, then they will be on your left side vice your right side to make use of your Octo. That is the same side, of course, that you have your inflator hose. Once they are established and breathing from your equipment, then you would head toward the surface in a orderly manner however because they are on your left that’s also the side that you need to be manipulating your dump valve from. In addition, typically you would want to hold onto the out-of-air diver’s BC to maintain contact and control with each other so you ascend together. That seems like it’s too much stuff happening on your left. BTW, I also dive an HD200 and love it! (My reg is a long hose / primary donate setup.) Great vid; keep up the great work!

[@alisonanthony1228]

@capti443 I was PADI trained so route mine to the right but BSAC standard set up is with the octo to the left. I belive the thinking behind it is to separate the second stages so that, in case of emergency, the chances of your reg being pulled out of your mouth are reduced.

[@capti443]

⁠@@alisonanthony1228 I was originally PADI too. Thanks for the info. I looked up the BSAC website and found a mixture of configurations in their pictures: Octos on the right and on the left….

You have an amazing voice, sounds just like professional voiceover.

[@thejamiecaldwell]

Haha, wow thanks!! I've got some more stuff coming soon, stay tuned!

[@epeiusgarage]

I’ve never seen this before. Makes me want to dive even more

[@thejamiecaldwell]

Awesome, I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@Scuba-shadd]

Another commenter stated nice voice. I'd agree and easy on the eyes too

[@thejamiecaldwell]

No camera trickery, and great question! I'll answer your question in an upcoming video. :-D

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

If you're unable to remove your DIN regulator, chances are the regulator is still pressurized. Make sure the cylinder valve is closed, and press the purge button to release the remaining pressure.

[@thejamiecaldwell]

Good tip!

[@billweithman52]

Great How-To. Good to have saved for people who need a reminder.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Great guide. Did you get all this from under the Christmas Tree? 🎄

[@thejamiecaldwell]

Hahaha! Santa brought some scuba toys, but this kit was already in the collection!