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Miflex Xtreme LP Regulator Hoses


Miflex Xtreme specialist scuba diving low pressure (LP) regulator hoses are available in over 150 colour, length and fitting combinations from 15 cm long to 210 cm long in ten different colours. The Italian manufactured Miflex Xtreme regulator hoses feature an external polyester safety braiding designed to resist the snags and abrasions that divers can often encounter. Unlike traditional rubber hoses, the double braiding is not simply pushed over the hose fittings. Instead, the braiding is tightly bound and fixed to the hose core by the sleeve. The result is performance and durability in extreme situations. All Miflex Xtreme LP regulator hoses are Nitrox Ready as they come Oxygen Cleaned from the factory.

The flexibility of the Miflex Xtreme regulator hose makes the second stage more comfortable in the mouth and results in smoother hose routing, particularly with long hoses. Available in lengths ranging from 10 cm (4 inch) to 210 cm (84 inch). These low-pressure hoses are great for stage/deco bottles, and we offer the 120 cm (48 inch) length commonly used for stage/deco and octopus hoses in your choice of ten colours: Black, Carbon Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow, Mellow Yellow, Pink, Green and Purple.

Typical LP regulator hoses, including Miflex Xtreme LP regulator hoses, have a 3/8-inch UNF Male fitting at the end that screws into the first stage regulator LP port, and a 9/16-inch UNF Female fitting at the end that screws on to the second stage regulator.

Choosing the Best LP Regulator Hose Length

"Standard" Setup: The most common hose lengths found on 'standard' primary 2nd stage SCUBA regulator setups (the one on the black hose that's typically in your mouth) is 71 cm (28 inch) or 75 cm (30 inch). The most common hose length found on the 'standard' "Octopus" 2nd stage SCUBA regulator setups (the one on the yellow hose that's typically clipped off or in an occy holder) is 90 cm (36 inch), though some people prefer a longer 100 cm (40 inch) hose length.

For many divers, the "standard" primary 2nd stage SCUBA hose length is too long and will cause the hose to "bow out", and create unnecessary drag and tug on the mouth. This makes for an uncomfortable dive, particularly in current. Some experienced divers and instructors choose the slightly shorter hose lengths of 56 cm (22 inch), 60 cm (24 inch) or 65 cm (26 inch), feeling it is more comfortable with less drag and pull.

Experienced Diver / Streamlined Setup: *** Recommended *** Increasingly we see experienced single tank divers using a 100 cm (40 inch) to 150 cm (60 inch) in length, primary 2nd stage SCUBA LP regulator hose routed under their arm with the regulator on a 20/70/110° or 90° swivel (we prefer the 20/70/110° swivel). We also prefer the 'in-between' 120 cm (48 inch) hose length. Experienced divers figure this is the hose that their buddy will grab, or they will donate, in an emergency, thus it should be the longer hose and black, neon yellow, or yellow in colour. They use a shorter 56 cm (22 inch), 60 cm (24 inch) or 65 cm (26 inch) (we prefer the 65 cm) in length, black coloured LP regulator hose for the backup/octopus 2nd stage regulator they will end up breathing from. In this setup, the backup/octopus regulator is typically hung on a necklace directly below the diver's chin.

Stage Setup: The 100 cm (40 inch) length hose is the common choice for technical diving stage, pony and deco regulators. Different hose colours are often used to make it easier to identify which hose is attached to which breathing gas cylinder.

Long Hoses: Many advanced divers and instructors believe the common hose lengths are too short in out-of-air situations and now use a much longer hose, often 150 cm (60 inch) for those who dive open water exclusively. Many technical divers have adopted a length of 210 cm (84 inch) for overhead environments.

Choosing Your Colour Scheme

With so many colour choices in the Miflex Xtreme low-pressure regulator and inflator/jacket/BC hose line up you are free to create your own unique colour scheme.

Technical divers always donate their longer hose primary 2nd stage regulator, and usually don't colour code either regulator. For sport diving with a streamlined configuration, we still prefer the cover of the primary second stage to be black and the cover of the backup (octopus) second stage to be yellow.

For many years the dive industry has supplied the primary 2nd stage regulator coloured black on a short black hose, and the backup/octopus 2nd stage regulator coloured yellow on a longer yellow hose. Most regulator sets still come like this. This setup is based on the notion that in an emergency you will donate your backup/octopus regulator with the yellow cover and hose to your dive buddy.

Training agencies are now realising that this isn't what happens in real life and are starting to teach accordingly. In real life, in an emergency your dive buddy will rip the primary regulator you're breathing from out of your mouth. Your buddy will thus be on a short hose, and you'll be going for your backup/octopus regulator. Not an ideal situation. Thus the training agencies are now suggesting you should have a long hose on your primary 2nd stage regulator, and a short hose on the backup/octopus 2nd stage regulator you'll be switching to.

For this Experienced Diver / Streamlined Setup we suggest the long hose attached to your primary 2nd stage regulator should be coloured Fluro Yellow or Mellow Yellow. The short hose attached to your backup/octopus 2nd stage regulator should be Black or Carbon Black. But you can also use whatever colour choice you prefer for either hose.

If you stick with the traditional (old fashioned) setup, then the cover and hose for your short hose, primary 2nd stage regulator would be coloured Black or Carbon Black. The cover and long hose of your backup/octopus 2nd stage regulator should be Fluro Yellow or Mellow Yellow. But again, you can also use whatever other colour choices you prefer for either hose.

For stage/deco/pony cylinders we suggest using a Green coloured regulator hose for 90+ percent Oxygen mixes. As for gas mixes greater than 21% and less than 90%, we'd suggest using a Fluro Yellow or Mellow Yellow hose, but just take your pick from the many colours available.



Melbourne Boat Launching Ramps

Melbourne Boat Launching Ramps

Here is a list of the boat ramps frequently used by dive boat owners. For a more comprehensive list, please see Better Boating Victoria, or browse the boat ramp list and map at Better Boating Victoria: Ramp Finder.

Apollo Bay (Southwestern Victoria)

Apollo Bay Boat Ramp

Location: Via Great Ocean Road about 2 1/2 hrs drive west from Melbourne.
Vic Roads 101 C6 and 264

Access: --

Facilities: break wall (all weather), concrete jetties, smooth concrete dual lanes

Parking: heaps

Fees: Nil.

See also, Boating Victoria - Apollo Bay - Breakwater Rd Ramp

Black Rock Boat Ramp (Port Phillip)

Black Rock Boat Ramp

Location: Located off Beach Rd. on the foreshore of Black Rock.
MELWAY Ref: Page 85 H2

Access: An average ramp which is exposed when the winds come from the North-west to the South-west. Width of the ramp is 5m.

The least depth of approach is about 0.3m, so it is best to launch between half flood to half ebb. Max size boat to launch here would be about 6m.

Facilities: This is a single concrete ramp. There is a jetty beside the ramp. Cafe within 100m of ramp.

Parking: Lots of parking but is very popular so you need to get there very early.

Fees: Nil.

See also, Boating Victoria - Port Phillip - Black Rock Ramp

Fishermans Beach Mornington (Port Phillip)

Fishermans Beach Boat Ramp

Location: Follow the esplanade, south of Mornington about 2km.
MELWAY Ref: Page 145 B1.
Google Maps Australia

Access: Double Ramp with no mooring Jetty. dangerous in west winds, otherwise ok. Fine for vessels to 5.5m but fairly shallow. Short channel to clear water with submerged reef either side. Quite busy in peak season (Oct to March)

Facilities: none

Parking: Inadequate except during winter or periods of high wind.

Fees: Nil.

See also, Boating Victoria - Port Phillip - Mornington Fisherman Beach Ramp

Newhaven Boat Ramp (Phillip Island)

Newhaven Boat Ramp

Location: End of Cleeland Street, Newhaven, Phillip Island.
MELWAY Ref: Page 534 H6
Google Maps Australia

Access: The two lane ramp has a gradient of 1:19. The ramp is useable on all tides, however care needs to be exercised on the lowest tides as the channel is very narrow. The strong tidal currents through The Narrows can cause problems as you leave and approach the boat ramp.

Facilities: No wash down facilities are available due to water restrictions.

Parking: The sealed car-park is quite roomy.

Fees: Nil.

See also, Boating Victoria - Western Port - Newhaven Seaview St Ramp

Ocean Grove Boat Ramp (Bellarine Peninsula)

Ocean Grove Boat Ramp

Location: End of Gutheridge Street, Ocean Grove.
MELWAY Ref: Page 233 J5
Google Maps Australia

Access: Gives boats up to around 6 metres good access to the Barwon River as well as outside through Barwon Heads if weather permits (EXPERIENCE IS A MUST). The ramp is usable on all tides, however care needs to be exercised on the lowest tides as it is possible to reverse the trailer over the edge of the ramp.

Facilities: There is a floating pontoon for easy unloading, however no wash down facilities are available.

Parking: The car-park is quite roomy.

Fees: Nil.

See also, Boating Victoria - Barwon River - Ocean Grove Ramp

Patterson River Boat Ramp (Port Phillip)

Patterson River Boat Ramp

Location: End of Launching Way, off McLeod Road, Carrum.
MELWAY Ref: Page 97 E6
Google Maps Australia

Access: Located at the end of Launching Way in Carrum, this is Melbourne's premier boat launching facility onto Port Phillip.

Facilities: It has 4 Concrete ramps each with 2 lanes. The shop has fuel, bait, ice, tackle, coffees, pies and snacks.

Parking: The car-park is quite roomy.

Fees: Nil.

Patterson River Boating Guide by Parks Victoria

See also, Boating Victoria - Port Phillip - Patterson River Ramp

Queenscliff Boat Ramp (Port Phillip)

Queenscliff Boat Ramp

Location: End of the main street at Queenscliff
MELWAY Ref: Page 236 J4
Google Maps Australia

Access: This is an excellent double ramp. It is fully protected and has two jetties either side of the ramp. The shallowest it gets is approx 0.8m and can cater for boats up to 7m. The ramp gives access to both sheltered waters within Port Phillip, and Port Phillip Heads.

Parking: There is heaps of parking.

Facilities: Two wash down facilities, toilets.

Fees: Nil.

See also, Boating Victoria - Port Phillip - Queenscliff Ramp

Rye Boat Ramp (Port Phillip)

Rye Boat Ramp

Location: Entrance from Point Nepean Road, west of Rye Jetty and Dundas Street.
MELWAY Ref: Page 168 F4
Google Maps Australia

Access: The ramp gives access to both sheltered waters within Port Phillip, and Port Phillip Heads.

Parking: --

Facilities: --

Fees: Nil.

See also, Boating Victoria - Port Phillip - Rye Ramp

Schnapper Point Mornington (Port Phillip)

Schnapper Point Boat Ramp

Location: The road to the pier and ramp is accessible easily from either the Esplanade or Nepean Highway. The road to the pier and ramp is a continuation of Main Street, which is marked by the collection of fast food outlets (McDonalds, Pizza Hut, KFC, Hungry Jacks, Red Rooster) at the intersections of Main Street and Nepean Highway.
MELWAY Ref: Page 104 D9
Google Maps Australia

Access: This ramp is deeper and has more parking than the nearest ramp at Fishermans Beach, for the same price. On holiday periods it may pay to plan launch and retrieval outside peak times.

Facilities: There is a lovely swimming beach known as Mother's Beach right next to the ramp and of course the main pier and smaller jetties, yacht club, cafe, washing facilities and a large park at the top of the hill with extensive playgrounds for the kids, and of course the shops on Main St.

Parking: Ample parking is normally available, with car/trailer parks near the ramp and car parks closer to the pier.

Fees: Nil.

See also, Boating Victoria - Port Phillip - Mornington Snapper Point Ramp

Sorrento Boat Ramp (Port Phillip)

Sorrento Boat Ramp

Location: From Melbourne, follow the Nepean Highway onto the Point Nepean Rd. The entrance to the boat ramp is on the right and clearly marked.
MELWAY Ref: Page 157 B6
Google Maps Australia

Access: It is a steep, three lane, all weather, all tides boat ramp exposed to northerly winds. The max. size boat to launch would be about 7m.

Diving: The dive boats usually pull up down on the lowest level. Divers pull up there to gear up and load up the boats. Then divers park their cars up in the very top car park and come back down via the steps. The dive boat cars and trailers have three parking areas they can use.

Facilities: There are jetties either side of the ramp. The ramp is 6m wide and has a least depth approach of 0.3m. There are toilets at the top of the steps in the picnic area.

Parking: It has good parking facilities. Three parking areas for vehicles with boat trailers, plus a parking area for cars only. Don't park cars in a boat trailer parking area as you're likely to get fined if you do.

Fees: Nil.

See also, Boating Victoria - Port Phillip - Sorrento Ramp

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