NudeDiver
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I'd like the dan tags, but I think they're way too expensive. I mean, really, $5 each for a little circle of metal? That's crazy. As for the human ID tag, $10 would be more reasonable.
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Agree, but they partly finance other DAN activities, well.. all DAN products are way priceyI'd like the dan tags, but I think they're way too expensive. I mean, really, $5 each for a little circle of metal? That's crazy. As for the human ID tag, $10 would be more reasonable.
As I've said before, there really are two "DANs". There is the non-profit research organization that helps all divers with hyperbaric issues and connects them to knowledgeable local MDs. And there is the for-profit dive insurance company that sells dive accident insurance policies (which you have to join the former to buy the latter).Agree, but they partly finance other DAN activities, well.. all DAN products are way pricey
what if there is 2 people aboard thinking the same?Actually I don't mark most of my gear. We have a class rule that everyone has to mark their gear in a different way, my way is no mark at all, so if it's lying on the deck and is unmarked ... guess what? It's mine!
Then it's settled with dive knives. Whichever is the biggest prick wins.what if there is 2 people aboard thinking the same?
Then I win.what if there is 2 people aboard thinking the same?
After seeing someone collapse unconcious after a dive, I went out and bought the ID tag for my BC. Having all that info right there for someone to call could save your life. If you dive the same dive buddy who knows all that every time, it may not make a difference. But as a single person who dives with different groups, it seems worth it to me.
Afterall, if someone sees an unconcious diver, are they really going to not provide assistance if they don't immediately see an "I'm insured!" tag?