Shopper : will this fit aqua lung bcds?THOMAS S : This will fit any standard size BCD inflator hoseDORIS B : I would think it would fit any BCD because it attaches to regulator. Enter an answer to this question.Harry Chapman C : I believe this will work on any BC. You simply replace the Low Pressure Hose that connects from your first stage to your inflator with this device. A standard low pressure quick release identical to the one on your low pressure hose then attaches to your inflator. So the only part that is being removed/replaced in your gear is the low pressure hose to the BC inflator, nothing on the BC is modified or replaced when using the Genesis Sidekick.STEPHEN W : Should fit any standard inflator quick connect. It fits all of minef with no special modifications (ScubaPro, Old US DIvers, and Parkway)
Shopper : Can I attach it to the first stage and using it the old fashion way? I don't like the idea of attaching it to the BC.VINCENT S : Yes and no. It comes with a small pig tail hose with the male end of a quick connect. To use it like a standard octo you would have to have to use a hose with a female quick connect end (like for a bc or drysuit). This is also heavier than most octos and cost more.CHARLES P : Yes, you can. but I'd not recommend this Octo. The purge button disintegrated within a year and I've spoken with several other people that commented on the same thing.CARLOS N : Yes is attach to the first stage then to bc so you can inflated itKRIS W : Yes, it is attached to the 1st stage of your regulator like a normal regulator. The only part that connects to the BC is the short by-pass hose that hooks to your BC inflator valve like a standard BC hose. It just keeps everything nice and tight and out of the way. It is a great little octopus regulator.JUNE H : I would not recommend using it as a regular octopus. It has a shorter hose and is meant be be used as a combo octopus/inflator. I would recommend another Genesis octopus instead: <a href="http://www.leisurepro.com/p-gnsosko/genesis-sko-octopus-regulator?=,," target="_blank">http://www.leisurepro.com/p-gnsosko/genesis-sko-octopus-regulator?=,,</a>
ANDREA B : Well I guess it would work, but it has an lp quick release to attach to your bc inflator. If you are going to connect to a separate octo hose, just buy an octopus and not this unit.LARRY A : Yes you can, but is made to come over your left shoulder and comes with a shorter hose than a normal octopus. Really is made to attach to a BC.ZENAIDA Q : I never tried using it just as a regular octopus but i guess you could . Now i would not use it as my primary sir source.ZENAIDA Q : I never tried using it just as a regular octopus but i guess you could . Now i would not use it as my primary sir source.
VAIRA S : Is this compatible with Mares Prestiege BCD?MIYUKI S : This is compatible with the Mares Prestige BCD.STEVEN W : Yes, and it works great!!RICHARD W : This is compatible with any "standard" inflator hose. As long as it is not an inflator for a combo inflator/alternate air source, it should work. Most of the combos are larger diameter. Hope this helps.
gregg d : Is that yellow cover replaceable. They are prone to cracking into pieces.?SEAN P : That is exactltly what happened to mine after the 2nd use. Sent it back, leisure pro replaced entire unit, havent' had a prob since with new one.JOHN M : I bought mine a few yers back and have not had any problems, This is a great octopus if you have only a few ports on your first stage.. needless to say i don't breath out of it that often.. Leasure pro stands behind what they sell...PAUL B : yes, i had one crack on me.instead of sending it in,just get ahold of custemer service and they should send you one. i think the guarantee is one year.RICHARD W : Yes, they are replaceable. I bought a couple extras for about $10, I think, from a local dive shop. They had to order them for me though.MICHAEL S : I don't know if it replaceable or not, but they can disintegrate. I have 4 of these and one literally disintegrated on dive #2. No abuse, easy dive, just disintegrated. I sent it back to Leisure Pro and it was promptly replaced (not repaired) at no cost to me. In general I still use this product and like it. There is obviously a manufacturing/quality control issue with some of these units.KRIS W : I have had mine for nearly 2 years with no problems. In fact I just purchased a 2nd one for my daughter to use. It is slim, out of the way and performs well. Since the cover is a soft silicone part, I don't really see any reason it would crack.SHARON G : The yellow cover cracked almost immediately. I returned it with no problem and replaced with something different.RANDY M : After many dives we have had no problems or issues of any kind. There are four of us that dive together that use the sidekick and we all love it. I would highly recommend it. Thank you.
Shopper : HI,
Will this octopus work well with an oceanic excursion BCD??
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IvanATIF Z : Should not be a problem.ALISA M : i've used mine with multiple bc's, it's a standard low pressure inflator hose connector- unless your bc has some non standard unusual connector, it should be fine
i've had mine for 4 yrs and love it, no problems; one less thing dragging on the reef
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key largo flDANIEL S : It works on my Oceanic probe BCD, So I wouls say "yes".ROSS C : I have had the sidekick since 2009. I have it on a Mares. I don't see why it shouldn't work for on an oceanic setup. It has worked very well for me. I have had to use it once when my Mares failed.DAN H : I dive with an Oceanic BCD and it works fine. These should work with any BCD and just take the place of the power inflater hose from the Octopus.REED T : It should. Oceanic bc's made by Hollis. It fits my Hollis. Even if the quick release hose fitting is different you can change that fitting yourself or have a dive shop do it at a reasonable price.
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