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cayman diver:
Why do they provide a lifejacket on a plane and not a parachute
I often wonder that myself.
TOM
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cayman diver:
Why do they provide a lifejacket on a plane and not a parachute
Mine has been to Maui at least 5 times. Always checked. Never been a problem. There's nothing on a BC that can be damaged by pressure changes. Think about it, what happens if you try to inflate it too much - one of your relief valves will vent the excess pressure automatically. Empty you won't even have that concern.PhxDiver:Hello,
I am new to diving. I recently purchased a bcd and plan to go diving in Maui soon. My instructer told us that you should not check your bcd at the airport. She said that the baggage area is not pressurized and that it could damage your bcd. She said to carry on your bcd. Is this correct, and if so, is there anything you can do to make your bcd ok as a checked item?
thanks,
john
instructer told us that you should not check your bcd at the airport. She said that the baggage area is not pressurized
cayman diver:it depends if i need a drink i put the mask on forehead then the flying waitress will come over and give me a punch for calling her a flying waitress!!!
I take it it's still ok to carry on regs and computers? The last time I carried them on the plane was prior to the whole Heathrow/gel bomb fiasco. I remember when flying used to be fun......sjspeck:Mine has been to Maui at least 5 times. Always checked. Never been a problem. There's nothing on a BC that can be damaged by pressure changes. Think about it, what happens if you try to inflate it too much - one of your relief valves will vent the excess pressure automatically. Empty you won't even have that concern.
I carry my regs/computer/video gear in my roller. More to prevent theft/rough handling than anything else. Although I have read that computers can be damaged by rapid changes in pressure.
ReefHound:That's just totally irresponsible and unacceptable. Everyone on the plane is going to identify you as a clueless idiot if you do that. Turn the mask around backwards or let it hang below your chin.
Next you'll be telling us you don't even have a snorkel attached to it.