Real Backmount Right Post Failure Fixed Solo Captured On Video

[Trace Malinowski]

I was solo diving and trying out the new SJCam SJ4000 action camera that is a $99.95 alternative to a GoPro by shooting skill videos underwater similar to what I have done with GoPro in the past to compare cameras.

I'm filming selfie videos by resting the camera on a training platform in 27 feet of water. The camera is attached to a 3 lb. lead weight (lightest weight handy) with a surfboard mount fastened by cable ties.

During a valve drill, I experience a real right post failure (leaking DIN O-ring) that I fixed myself even though the failure was behind my head. I decided to create a YouTube clip since I managed to capture it on video to show that a backmount diver can resolve fixable failures behind one's head.

The video may be viewed here: [video=youtube;GhZdrLnZlzg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhZdrLnZlzg[/video]

Since I'm far away from the camera and the leak is small it is best to watch the video in HD and full screen.

 

[ajduplessis]

Nice video and good trim. It might not be a bad idea to first purge your backup to make sure it actual works, before shutting down what you are breathing.

 

[Trace Malinowski]

I had already done that. I was in the middle of demonstrating:

1) Test necklace
2) Shut down right post then open it
3) Switch back to primary
3) Close Isolator then open it
4) Close left post and purge back-up then open it
5) Flow check

I heard the leak after I closed the isolator then I decided to try to fix it so I knew my back-up was working since I had tested it. I just started video right from leak rather than the start of the valve drill. Great observation though!

 

[C Dub]

Great trim IMO, solidly in place while troubleshooting.