Why the LHS for stages?

[Mark Chase]

Originally Posted by neilh

...and consequently the careful analysis and marking of the stage(s) before you even enter the water is as important (if not more so) as which side you've put them

And so, just as easy (Or not) to screw up.

Carefull analisis and marking of stages is not the sole right of the all left mob. My left right tanks are clearley marked as well.



ATB

Mark Chase

[Andy Kerslake]

Originally Posted by Mark Chase

And so, just as easy (Or not) to screw up.

Carefull analisis and marking of stages is not the sole right of the all left mob. My left right tanks are clearley marked as well.



ATB

Mark Chase

Mark

Why are your stages in a fishpond?, must have been pretty deep

[Mal Bridgeman]

Originally Posted by Andy Kerslake

Mark

Why are your stages in a fishpond?, must have been pretty deep

They are all the rage in water gardens this year....taking over from the Plastic Heron which was de rigeur, last year

[Fletch]

I was taught rich on the left & lean on the right. The theory is, is that should (in the unlikely event) a diver carrying stages grabs for a spare reg in an emergency, it will be from his right side because its more natural movement than grabbing from the left for the majority of divers, being right handed. Obviously the natural movement this way would be towards the safer (leaner) mix.

Since doing the course I realise that the majority of divers rig the other way around!

[ardhill]

Originally Posted by Diogenes

I'm only diving a single stage, just for accelerated deco ATM and I have heard the quote of "Rich on the right, Lean on the left" which was why I asked the question. Just seemed strange that having been taught this mantra I'm then shown how to rig my deco stage, richer mix, on the left.

Ahh, but it is the richness of the stage comparing to another carried stage that matters.

So, if you are carrying one stage, then it is neither rich nor lean as it is your only stage cylinder. You are not going to make a mistake switching to the 'wrong' stage as you only have one.

If you had say a stage of 40% and 80% then that instructor would probably suggest that you carried the 40% on your left and the 80% on your right. So, when it came to switching to your 40% mix, you wouldn't accidentally switch to the 80% mix and risk Ox Tox.

I just carry one stage too ATM. If it was 50% it would be on my left, if it was 100% it would be on my left as I prefer to carry my one stage on the left. I can do the long hose thing that others have mentioned and as I am right handed, it is easier to clip it off to the LHS for me.

So, the Lean to the Left and Rich to the Right is to do with comparing the mix in the stages, not necessarily what they are if you carry ONE cylinder.
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[neilh]

Originally Posted by Mark Chase

And so, just as easy (Or not) to screw up.

Carefull analisis and marking of stages is not the sole right of the all left mob. My left right tanks are clearley marked as well.

Couldn't agree more - no matter what system you adopt there's still plenty of room for you to screw up because you're rushed/distracted/asleep

Whatever system you decide to use only works if you're careful and thorough. You can't rely on "rich right/lean left" unless you make damn sure you really do have the rich mix on the right. Equally you can't rely on "all left" and visual identification if you haven't made sure the markings match the contents. As you say it's not the exclusive right of any one system - just thought I'd highlight it...

Originally Posted by Andy Kerslake

Why are your stages in a fishpond?

It's a little known entrance to a large cave system he's trying to keep quiet

[JasonP]

Originally Posted by ardhill

If you had say a stage of 40% and 80% then that instructor would probably suggest that you carried the 40% on your left and the 80% on your right. So, when it came to switching to your 40% mix, you wouldn't accidentally switch to the 80% mix and risk Ox Tox.

No matter how you carry then and even they're always on the left, there must be the temptation to have them in the same order everytime, you should check the clear tank markings, trace the reg via the hose to the tank and only then put it in your mouth. It's the only way you can be sure.

Jason

[RichW]

Originally Posted by Andy Kerslake

Mark

Why are your stages in a fishpond?

It's not a fishpond, it's an incident pit

Rich

[And]

Originally Posted by RichW

It's not a fishpond, it's an incident pit

Rich

LMAO

[Howard Payne]

You're laughing your arse off!
Are all the Koi marked with their MOD?