Kevin Carlisle
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In private I heard they were not cave trained, sad either way but very preventable if that is true.
Eagles Nest Cave Diver Death
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In private I heard they were not cave trained, sad either way but very preventable if that is true.
Initial reports indicate that they had been CCR trained for one year, but that they were not cave trained and were using a diluent that was rich for the depth.
A little background on the divers: http://www.newhorizonsdiving.com/rebreather-divers and http://www.newhorizonsdiving.com/instructors
So they were on CCR's when this happened? Sux either way!
Codiak
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The website post in a previous post has Snowden listed as a Scuba Instructor.
If when he's done grieving and if he's a scubaboard member it would be good to get the facts first hand.
But yeah, this will provide more fodder for the anti rebreather crowd.
If when he's done grieving and if he's a scubaboard member it would be good to get the facts first hand.
But yeah, this will provide more fodder for the anti rebreather crowd.
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So they were on Closed Circuit Rebreathers (CCRs), and Snowden tried to help his friend, but "Woodall was in an altered mental state" . . . Would this be like being Narc'd? CCRs have the ability to share air, don't they?
(from a very unknowing person - please write slowly and clearly)
(from a very unknowing person - please write slowly and clearly)
Kevin Carlisle
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More than likely toxed. They carry bail out bottles. But being as they were ( as reported ) not cave certified it causes wonder as to how many violations occured.
I don't think he had O2 tox, I am thinking more along the lines of CO2 hit.
Kevin Carlisle
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Is Eagles nest not controlled as far as diving? For some reason I thought it was.
No, not as of right now.
Since I'm moderating this forum, I'm staying out of the speculation and discussion on the accident side of it. From a technical standpoint I'll offer the following information:
CCR divers are susceptible to the effects of narcosis just like an OC diver. They are also at risk for effects of Hypercapnia (excess CO2), Hyperoxia (excess PO2) and Hypoxia (low PO2) as well.
Problems with a CCR unit are generally handled by "bailing out." This means they switch to OC, either through a reg attached to their onboard (small gas supply attached to the unit) or offboard (stage cylinders) gas supplies. The ability to share air is dictated by the type of bailout the diver is using and how it's rigged. (i.e. if your bailout is strictly onboard gas, the supply is very limited and difficult to share)
There are reports elsewhere with more information regarding the equipment used on this dive.
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