Is there a valid reason for a pony bottle

[NW Dive Dawg]

I didn't read this entire thread..........but to answer the OP's question....... will say that Solo diving is at least one solid and valid reason for having a pony bottle along with a fully redundant gas delivery system.

Other valid reasons for having a pony bottle are not limited to but include:

• Always right there and never leaves my side .
• Always ready to splash when I'm ready.
• Likes to dive wherever and whenever I like to dive.
• Never panics.
• Never has to pay for an extra spot on the boat.
• Never drinks my beer.

And most importantly.........

• Never, ever..... bitches or complains about anything....ever!

 

[AccessoryToBirder]

I also didn't go through the entire thread, but I'm not sure I understand the resistance to carrying one at all. My wife and I each carry slung ponies anytime we go deeper than 20m and I can't think of a compelling argument against a redundant air supply. "Because you shouldn't need it" doesn't hold water for me, so to speak.

 

[Cthippo]

Don’t know if I’d trust more my wife than an insta buddy for air redundancy

The insta-buddy isn't the beneficiary of your life insurance and doesn't have to listen to you snore. Just saying...

 

[BlueTrin]

The insta-buddy isn't the beneficiary of your life insurance and doesn't have to listen to you snore. Just saying...

Do we know each other?

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[AccessoryToBirder]

Y'all have very different relationships with your wives than I do.

 

[Cthippo]

Y'all have very different relationships with your wives than I do.

You have no idea....