We were operational on a search last week. One of the tenders realized that in the areas we had covered, uncapped and "dirty" syringes started to float up.
Food for thought, what is the appropriate response of the dive team during an active search? Abort or maintain the op? What aspects of the...
Wow, take a break from the board and see what you miss! Congrats on the great news Gary! Best wishes for happiness in your retirement, you have earned it friend.
John Ski
What was the first stage you were using and when was it last serviced? Wouldnt hurt to have a local shop look at it
DRI has a great AGA/ Interspiro course. If no one on the team has taken the class and can order the kits (need the cert to order the parts kits), try to see if any teams in your...
A second on the SARTEK RSV-1 (Sartek Industries Product Details) here coming over my left shoulder from BOTH the main and pony and a bungied reg coming off of the pony here (led under my right arm). Being able to switch to an alternate supply while keeping comms in raunchy/ likely contaminated...
The smart guy in me wants to say it is a pita around the comms earpieces and hard to mate to a spider (AGA harness)... but I would not get rid of that snorkel quite yet.
It is a tool, and it serves a place. We had a state-wide amber alert, in rescue mode looking for a toddler in a farm pond...
Great article from a few years back -
Watery Saves
"Inadequate SCUBA skills may be the leading cause of public safety diver accidents. In many cases, a problem developed that the diver was unable to solve due to a low basic skill level. In most cases, divers had received either...
Mark,
I'll miss your input and guidance, I hope you don't become a stranger to the PSD forum. I learned from you, and your input made me think. Thank you.
Best wishes to you and your family. May God bless you for what you have given and done, and continue to do. Blades summed it up best...
MuddySquirrel is a friend, and has earned a place in a lineup where actions mean more than words. I have watched him evolve from a rec diver to a teammate. There is no instant psd program where you are suddenly fully operational... your teammates learn to trust you and you them over time. We...
Another fan of Vikings (Pro 1000) in terms of permeability, abrasion resistance and decon here. For fun dives, I love my Viking Extreme Front Entry (and have responded with it as well). Never had to, but understand a Viking is easier to patch in the field over non vulcanized suits. Having suits...
I just took the Interspiro Technician Course through DRI at Rawlings (http://www.diverescueintl.com/Assets/file/Class_Flyers/IT_RawlingsVA.pdf). I was very impressed by the class, the DRI manual (great step by step photos) and the knowledge of the instructor!
I came out with a good practical...
We have both wireless and hardwire setups. Personally, I prefer hardwire over wireless, but there is a time and place for both.
Assuming you are already tethered, using a comm rope versus a standard line is simple to do and adds an element beyond rope pulls alone. We are using the comm wire...
Eric is a welcome addition to the central VA dive teams, and I am honored to call him a friend and teammate.
I have seen some of his gear stash, I have no doubts as to the integrity and condition of any gear he offers for sale/ trade.
On a side note, a congrats to Eric for completing ERDi...
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