Unfortunately all my SM gear is in High Springs and I'm in Orlando, so I can't take one
Well, you'll just have to get yourself back up to High Springs to dive with Kate, won't you?
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Unfortunately all my SM gear is in High Springs and I'm in Orlando, so I can't take one
Well, you'll just have to get yourself back up to High Springs to dive with Kate, won't you?
I think I'm going to head to Boston tomorrow morning, I'm in the mood for lobster, just have to convince the girlfriend to come once I get home
What about a magnetic keeper for primary reg (when not in use) and SPG?
Sounds to me some people argue in favor of a fast break away to be undone in case of an out of air diver needs a reg that is clipped off and the clip is stuck.
Imagine...
Out of air diver approach buddy, gives out of air signal, buddy tries to unclip reg, can't do it, out of air diver tries too, still can't get it unclipped, "oh wait", they think, "I can cut it out, well, let me see what kind of connection you have so I can choose the right cutting tool", so let's say the donor decides it's best to cut it, after all he is the one who should be more calm and collected (yes, we are assuming the out of air diver hasn't ripped the reg out of his mouth along with a few teeths yet), since he made the connection, he would know what tool is best for the job, he starts cutting away, "s..t, it's on a weird angle, here... I got it... just a second... if you...I got it... just...will you move your hands out of the way, I can't see... here, just hold the hose out for me so I can cut it" he yells to the out of air diver, which by now is completely blinded by his light.
lol, sorry, I can't go no further
Sounds to me some people argue in favor of a fast break away to be undone in case of an out of air diver needs a reg that is clipped off and the clip is stuck.
The "cut the cave line" thing sounds good in theory, but if I discover that I can't manipulate the boltsnap because of cold or drygloves or arthritis or whatever, I don't want to be OOA or donating and then have to screw around looking for a tool and then try to find and cut the line before donating or breathing. This might work well in warm water (don't know), but towards the end of some of my dives, my hands are so cold that I'm lucky if I can flip the buckle on the weight harness.
In which case, the question should be asked why you'd opt for a long hose, given the risk/benefit balance?