CSEA from 178.57'

[ajtoady]

I was out diving this morn and had an OOA situation at 178.57 FTsw. The water temps were about 24 F and I think my regs frooze up. I didn't panic but I shed my weights and headed up doing the standard CSEA moves. Should I invest in a pony? If so what size? I will get my OW card next week.

[charlesml3]

Let me see if I have this right:

- You're not even OW certified.

- You have less than 50 dives under your belt

- You were in 24 degree water and you THINK your reg froze

- You were in 178 feet of water

Sorry man, but I can only conclude a couple of things here:

- This is a troll thread.

- You have a death wish.

[Max Speed]

You'll need at least three Spare Air devices and a flamethrower to melt your way back to the surface through the ice.

[Bubbletrubble]

Beginner divers should be cautioned about diving that deep so early on in their careers.
Check out this link for a demonstration of pre-dive planning and in-water skills you can work on in order to conduct deep dives safely.

[krawlings]

I would get a 30 04 a 40 and sling it . I sling a 30 it give me more than enough air in an emergency and some for dive buddy if realy needed. I generaly stay above 130' . If you do go with a pony DO NOT CALCULATED THE AIR IN TO YOUR DIVE . that is a bad practice . good luch dive safe

[tkdgodess]

I think you should just skip ow and get a rebreather. Order one online and let us know how it goes.

[ajtoady]

Thanks for all the fine answers and suggestions. I just hadda post this. APRIL FOOLS!! Have a great day and dive safer than what I posted.

[Bubble_Boy]

24F water? Why do I not believe that?

[scubashine]

Good one!

[--tom--]

Should I invest in a pony? If so what size?

Yes, please invest in a pony.
I like Shetlands the best.

A unicorn may be useful also.