I read a short article in Xray Magazine (Jan 2015 issue) that the Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD) intends to require dive computers and baloons for diving in the Philippines. Article didn't give much details except that an official announcement will be made in the Official Gazette. Does anyone have any details on this? Thanks.
Dive Computers to be Required in the Philippines?
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eagerbeaver
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My understanding(from talking to someone who was at the meetings where this was discussed and who is heavily involved with PCSSD) is that it will be a recommendation and not a law as such. The PCSSD already "requires" lots of things that most dive operators pay no attention to due to complete lack of policing by the PCSSD.
So I don't think you need be concerned(if you are) that this will be implemented any time soon.
I am not professing support or lack of through this post - I'm just telling what I know.
So I don't think you need be concerned(if you are) that this will be implemented any time soon.
I am not professing support or lack of through this post - I'm just telling what I know.
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dirtfarmer
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After my prescription mask, my next gear purchase was a computer then a safety sausage. I've had these for years before I completed my gear.
In my opinion any diver who dives every year should have a computer and sausage/whistle before all other equipment. My safety comes before all else.
In my opinion any diver who dives every year should have a computer and sausage/whistle before all other equipment. My safety comes before all else.
diver 85
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If so-----Good,.....they both need to be-----I never leave the house---eer boat/shore---without them.......
Personally I think all divers should carry a (D)SMB and taught to use them if not at OW stage then certainly at AOW.
For use under water some training is required.
I have been using SMBs for years, for use on the surface it is not rocket science and potentially could safe your life, if not shorten your return to the boat. Even for shore dives I carry one, you never know what might happen.
For use under water some training is required.
I have been using SMBs for years, for use on the surface it is not rocket science and potentially could safe your life, if not shorten your return to the boat. Even for shore dives I carry one, you never know what might happen.
Thanks for the replies. Cost would be an issue for a lot of divers here. I no longer dive enough to warrant a purchase and have just been renting lately. I thought this was going to be my justification for replacing my busted one. :cool2:
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