1. It seems that a lot of the "hardcore" smoothbore departments use Akron products. Is there any particular advantage of Akron over Elkhart smoothbore tips and shut-offs? Better stream quality or anything?
2. For departments using SB's on 1 3/4" lines with 3-person engine Co's (driver, Ofc, FF), how manageable have you found the 15/16ths when the nozzle man is operating alone most of the time (yes, I know he's not alone, but his backup/officer is likely 20-30 feet behind him acting as the door man). Anybody using 7/8ths tips for this reason, or is the 15/16ths still reasonable?
2. For departments using SB's on 1 3/4" lines with 3-person engine Co's (driver, Ofc, FF), how manageable have you found the 15/16ths when the nozzle man is operating alone most of the time (yes, I know he's not alone, but his backup/officer is likely 20-30 feet behind him acting as the door man). Anybody using 7/8ths tips for this reason, or is the 15/16ths still reasonable?
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