
The breathing gas hose, communications and strength member, is manufactured by Umbilicals International® and should provide many years of service, if used and maintained properly. The thermoplastic umbilicals, also referred to as “diving hoses”, are used with the Dive Lab Extreme Lightweight Diving System (XLDS), have an indefinite life span. The information herein has been derived from multiple sources. This information is intended to help guide users in proper maintenance, inspection and testing of umbilicals.

Some of the information also applies to other types of umbilical assemblies, however the main intent of this guide, is to support the umbilicals used with the Dive Lab XLDS system. This informational guide was written to provide information and support for users of the thermoplastic ¼” lightweight umbilical assemblies, used with the Dive Lab Extreme Lightweight Diving System (XLDS).
