Wing inflate button

Tricky · December 1st, 2005, 05:43 PM

On my old Explorer, the inflate button was on the outside of the inflator hose (i.e. pointing to the left) but on my new Explorer, the button is on the inside (i.e. pointing to the right, not actually on the inside

). I believe on both of my buddy's Explorers, the button is on the inside. I preferred having it on the outside, is there any reason why I couldn't just turn it round?

Joe Hesketh · December 1st, 2005, 06:01 PM

If they point outwards they can press up against any stage/deco bottles you might be wearing and inflate the wing accidentally.

Divingniknaks · December 1st, 2005, 06:04 PM

Now that was bugging me a while ago as well and I'd forgotten about it.

Thanks Joe, as always the glaringly obvious answer was the one that I couldn't see. :p

Joe Hesketh · December 1st, 2005, 06:11 PM

The flip side is that pointing the other way (towards your right shoulder), the inflate button can get in the way of the long hose (and/or the light cord when the light is in the left hand). Ideally it should be angled slightly outwards but predominantly pointing right, though I think you can worry about these things too much... :D

Joe

TobinGeorge · December 1st, 2005, 06:21 PM

My preference is to have the inflate button on the inside. I find it difficult to acutate both buttons at the same time if the button is on the outside, my thumb is stronger. I've used both, and don't really have a problem with either style, but if given the choice I like the "add gas" button inside.

You do need to keep the inflator oriented so that you can oral inflate.

Tobin

December 1st, 2005, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tricky(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Reading, Berkshire Posts: 555	Wing inflate button On my old Explorer, the inflate button was on the outside of the inflator hose (i.e. pointing to the left) but on my new Explorer, the button is on the inside (i.e. pointing to the right, not actually on the inside). I believe on both of my buddy's Explorers, the button is on the inside. I preferred having it on the outside, is there any reason why I couldn't just turn it round? __________________ "I know that you believe that you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant." "Make me one with everything" said the Mystic to the Hamburger vendor. UK Diving Forum Sryth: A Free Online Text RPG Join the Adventure! Fallen Sword: Free online RPG

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Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Now that was bugging me a while ago as well and I'd forgotten about it. Thanks Joe, as always the glaringly obvious answer was the one that I couldn't see. :p __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

December 1st, 2005, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Joe Hesketh(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 657	The flip side is that pointing the other way (towards your right shoulder), the inflate button can get in the way of the long hose (and/or the light cord when the light is in the left hand). Ideally it should be angled slightly outwards but predominantly pointing right, though I think you can worry about these things too much... :D Joe Last edited by Joe Hesketh; December 1st, 2005 at 06:12 PM. Reason: extra detail

December 1st, 2005, 06:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Joe Hesketh(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 657	If they point outwards they can press up against any stage/deco bottles you might be wearing and inflate the wing accidentally.

December 1st, 2005, 06:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
TobinGeorge(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 566	My preference is to have the inflate button on the inside. I find it difficult to acutate both buttons at the same time if the button is on the outside, my thumb is stronger. I've used both, and don't really have a problem with either style, but if given the choice I like the "add gas" button inside. You do need to keep the inflator oriented so that you can oral inflate. Tobin