Lifeguard Systems Pony Regulator Neck Strap

Lifeguard Systems Pony Regulator Neck Strap PRS $9.50 list  $8.00 student pricing

One of the key things to the neck strap is that it can be used without taking it out of the strap – that is more important that it may seem at first. Imagine that an Full Face Mask (FFM) blows off. The diver puts the pony in his mouth and attempts to re-don the FFM. First the pony must be dropped out of the mouth to do that. Now realistically, the diver may not be able to clear the mask on one breath. Because the pony is still in the neck strap it is right where it was before – if on the other hand the pony was on a BCD strap – then it would have to be pulled out to use it. When the pony mouthpiece is removed from the mouth and dropped, it is not dangling who knows where. Then when it needs to be re-retrieved, the diver could be in big trouble. It is not realistic to put the pony mouthpiece back in it’s BCD holder simultaneously while trying to clear an AGA. Not going to happen. If a diver needs to rapidly ditch gear, the mouthpiece is simply pulled out of the holder. To pass it off it can be pulled out or the neck strap fastex buckle can be opened. A simple chin tuck will bring the diver’s mouth to the mouthpiece (after the strap is properly adjusted) which makes for the least amount of time to access pony air, with least amount of effort. The neck location also helps keep the pony mouthpiece out of the mud and bottom debris, and this keeps in cleaner and more likely to stay in its holder.   To order, click here.

Author: Karen Thomas-Malloy

Karen has been with Lifeguard Systems as since 2003. As the General Manager since 2004, she is happy to help with any questions!

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