RockRover
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+1 on carrying one. If you've taken rescue, then you know how much easier it is to do breaths (every 5 seconds btw) while towing with a mask than without. The other added benefit is when you get tired and accidentally dunk the victims mouth below waterline, often the mask will seal/protect from water ingress. I was twice as affective with breaths using a mask v.s. other mouth 2 mouth methods in water.
A mask weighs nothing and is pretty darn compact. If you are qualified to use one in water, then IMO you should carry one...That is of course if you feel you can effectively provide rescue when needed. Like others have said it takes practice to do.
A mask weighs nothing and is pretty darn compact. If you are qualified to use one in water, then IMO you should carry one...That is of course if you feel you can effectively provide rescue when needed. Like others have said it takes practice to do.