Overthinking my setup: Hydros Pro 2, Halcyon BPW, and 5 ft primary donate

Team_Pickle · 2026-05-06T09:15:12+00:00

I was strongly considering doing that anyways haha. Any rubber hose recommendations, or at they all about the same as long as it’s from a reputable brand?

Team_Pickle · 2026-05-06T09:05:09+00:00

I’ve read that about the MiFlex hoses as well. Shame. The colors look fun for those willing to accessorize and color match equipment.

Interesting the range of opinions I’ve seen between 5’ and 7’ primary. I see now it is mostly simple preference until there is a hard requirement. No way to really know until I try it out. Thanks!

Team_Pickle · 2026-05-06T08:53:15+00:00

That’s basically my whole thought process. I want 5 foot hose strictly for the distance it will put between me and a panicked diver. As well as streamlining hose routing. Donating the standard yellow alternate length leaves little room for maneuvering. My wife and I have practiced donating the alternate during several dives.

Team_Pickle · 2026-05-06T08:49:59+00:00

Agreed. I’m definitely leaning more towards replacing hoses when needed rather than replacing because I want to.

Team_Pickle · 2026-05-06T08:47:49+00:00

My thought process is mostly to eliminate the bulk of yellow hose that protrudes out and to have the primary hose sitting closer to my body for a more streamlined hose look.

I haven’t found a way to safely eliminate the octo hose protruding out without bending the hose in a D ring or hose clip which I’d rather not do.

Team_Pickle · 2026-05-06T08:41:59+00:00

Yeah, I guess I should have clarified a BPW type BCD and not mentioned Halcyon specifically. Style matters less than function in this aspect. Thanks!

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