Quick answer: XS Scuba MiFlex Low Pressure Hoses are lightweight, flexible braided hoses for your BCD inflator, drysuit or second stage, offered in a wide range of lengths and colors. Fat Guy Scuba Supply lists them through our Scuba.com affiliate partnership, and you complete the purchase at Scuba.com.
Why divers upgrade to MiFlex
Standard rubber hoses are stiff and heavy, and they can pull on your mouth or bend awkwardly around your shoulders. MiFlex hoses use a braided outer cover over a flexible inner hose. They bend more easily, weigh less and are known for resisting kinks. Many divers say the difference in comfort is obvious on the first dive.
Why length matters for bigger and taller divers
Hose length is a fit issue, just like a wetsuit. If you have a broad chest, wide shoulders or a long torso, stock hoses can end up too short. That pulls the regulator against your jaw or leaves your inflator hose stretched tight. MiFlex comes in many lengths, so you can pick hoses that route cleanly around your body without pulling or looping out too far.
Specifications
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Brand: XS Scuba
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Category: Diving Essentials / Hoses & Adapters
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Manufacturer part number(s): MLP06-BK, MLP09-BK, MLP1200-BK, MLP18-BK, MLP22-BK, MLP24-BK, MLP26-BK, MLP26-BU, MLP30-BK, MLP30-BU, MLP30-CN, MLP30-RD, MLP30-YL, MLP300-BK, MLP36-BK, MLP36-BU, MLP36-YL, MLP40-BK, MLP40-BU, MLP40-YL, MLP44-BK, MLP48-BK, MLP60-BK, MLP600-BK, MLP84-BK, MLP84-BU, MLP84-YL
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UPC(s): 8000092006500, 8000092007507, 8000092009006, 8000092010002, 8000092021350, 8000092107504, 8000092109003, 8000092110009, 8000092121357, 8000092407505, 8000092501500, 8000092502309, 8000092504501, 8000092505607, 8000092506000, 8000092506505, 8000092507502, 8000092509001, 8000092510007, 8000092511004, 8000092512001, 8000092515002, 8000092521355, 8000092530005, 8000092575006, 8000092807503, 8000925150004
Before ordering
Measure the hose you're replacing, or ask your dive shop what length fits your setup. Check the retailer’s product details to confirm the fittings match your regulator port and the device you're connecting.
Usage notes
Have a trained technician install new hoses if you're not comfortable doing it yourself, and always leak-test after installation. Rinse hoses with fresh water after every dive and inspect them regularly for wear.
FGSS take: The right hose length is one of the easiest comfort upgrades you can make. Don't settle for hoses that pull.
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