Are you on good terms with Lady Luck?

[Bob DBF]

The problem is that even if the yahoo survives ... the less experienced diver who follows along because they admire the yahoo sometimes doesn't ...

That would be two yahoos.

I understand your point Bob, but when does a diver become responsible for themselves? Not being in a OW class recently, I don't know if they go over "You can't breathe water! Your gear, training, skill and your good judgement will keep you alive if they are all in proper working order.".



Bob
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A man's got to know his limitations.
Harry Callahan

 

[JKPAO]

Lady Luck, No but I do know her dutifully detailed daughter Dedree!
See you topside! John

 

[Jax]

Now, here is a very good example:

Miami Beach charter leaves divers in open waters off Key Biscayne - 10/03/2011 | MiamiHerald.com

When you dive Open Water, do you carry a Surface Marker Buoy (SMB), a signal mirror, and a noise maker? (No, I do not mean the stupid, can't be heard over the cries of sea gulls, whistle attached to your Jacket BC.)

Perhaps these guys could have signaled a little better . . . . but were they prepared? Are you?

 

[lionfish-eater]

Jax, If a diver makes a noise in the ocean, but there is no one there to hear it, does it still make a sound?

 

[fjpatrum]

Jax, If a diver makes a noise in the ocean, but there is no one there to hear it, does it still make a sound?

Well, yes, as there's always at least one person (diver) there hear it. Whether it helps or not, that's the real question. I carry a whistle but I'm not planning to add one of those damn fog-horn thingees to my BC just yet. I don't expect a whistle will ever be of much help but it makes me feel a little better anyway.

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

I don't carry a noise-making device ... I AM a noise-making device ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[gsk3]

I carry a whistle but I'm not planning to add one of those damn fog-horn thingees to my BC just yet.

They're pretty easy to tie a small boltsnap to. Then you can just keep it in your pocket.

 

[Bob DBF]

I don't carry a noise-making device ... I AM a noise-making device ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

Now why can I believe that.


Bob