Originally posted by maddiver
Safety is a spool and goes in left pocket. Separate from all other gap, jump, reel devices-
That way if that spool (note a reel is not appropriate as a safety device) ever comes out, it only does so for an emergency....none of this 'oh i'll just use my safety to see what's down there' garbage.
First question, is why is a reel not appropriate as a safety device? Because of the chance of jamming it increases when you are already in a stressfull situation, or is there some other reason I am over looking? Also, on the spool that you use as a safety, how much line do you carry on that one?
Next questions are about your equipment setup. I liked the thigh pockets you had on your wetsuit. Is that something that can easily be added, or was that ordered or done special?
Also, I noticed you didnt dive using an isolation manifold, just a crossover. Any particular reason?
And finally, what size tanks do you run? I glanced at your rig enough to know it was very well setup and streamlined DIR style, but didnt really look that closely at it.
Again, it was great getting to meet you and share ideas and discussion in person, hope to do it again sometime soon. Until then...
Dive often, but dive safe.
John