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With independent back mount twins there’s no need to be able to get to the valves. If there’s a failure on either side just let it burn, the dive is over and you always need enough on both sides to get to the surface or your deco gas.ndependent backmounted twin cylinders is another use case but is a poor solution as you normally cannot manipulate the left hand valve when worn.
Here we go again. Some people are really mono-maniac. Please read the initial question or don’t answer at all. This is not the subject.
Sorry - I’ve been got at by the DIR crowdWith independent back mount twins there’s no need to be able to get to the valves. If there’s a failure on either side just let it burn, the dive is over and you always need enough on both sides to get to the surface or your deco gas.
First smart thing you say. Bye bye.I've come to the same conclusion. Either a troll who enjoys getting reactions, or just a dangerous accident waiting to happen. Either way, not worth any more time spent.
Maybe going from every 2 minutes to every 3 or 4. Seriously ... maybe that gauge check 4 minutes into the dive made me miss a seahorse.You shouldn't try to shake that habit.
Maybe going from every 2 minutes to every 3 or 4. Seriously ... maybe that gauge check 4 minutes into the dive made me miss a seahorse.
I was about to say the same thing! A common theme in all these threads by Dody is him justifying his choices against advices of others, and yes, most often far more experienced divers. I used to think Dody was not a real person when he just started to post as I thought it was a troll trying to get a raise out of others (kind of like another poster - a kid a few months ago who wanted to go to navy so wanted to dive without any certifications, but would argue with everybody on everything and always had “justification” for his choices). Both, I think now, are real peopleLike all his threads
I check my air at the shop, setting up and just before entering the water (just in case I have a leak somewhere). A few minutes into the dive I check to see what I have in real terms now that the tank is in the water and not in the sun. During the dive, I check direct and depth pretty often for navigation and spot check the pressure. Once we hit the turn pressure I get more anal because I like surfacing at exit point and not doing long surface swims.Maybe going from every 2 minutes to every 3 or 4. Seriously ... maybe that gauge check 4 minutes into the dive made me miss a seahorse.