Tips on starting diving doubles

[SouthernSharktoothDiver]

@grantmac I'm scratching my head why I would cut off a tank in the event of gas failures in independent doubles. Sure, it might be nice to keep water from getting into the tank, but in the unlikely event of gas failure behind the reg, either my valve, tank neck, or regulator first stage is busted, and all three of those necessitate a trip to the dive shop for repairs in any case. Simple enough to get the tank/reg dried and cleaned if necessary while I'm there, and while that does cost an extra $30 (assuming worst case and I need a tank tumbled and o2 cleaned), that is a risk I'm quite willing to take.

 

[old frogman]

Not pertinent to the subject of the thread and nobody cares.

USA is a democracy. Individuals will decide what is pertinent to them. They do not need you to dictate what is pertinent.

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

Post in thread 'Rules'

Aug 18, 2010

Also:

Rule No. 1: Don't dive with strokes.
Rule No. 2: Don't listen to strokes.
Rule No. 3: There is nothing underwater worth dying for.
Rule No. 4: Always analyze your gas.
Rule No. 5: Don't dive a rebreather unless you really need it.
Rule No. 6: Always look cool.

Option No. 1: Don't dive.

• lamont

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Get that cigarette out of your mouth.

 

[old frogman]

No, it’s a S-10, with sliding risers and the oval cutout. The canopy is the same as the Army T-10 except for those modifications for steering.

SeaRat

Cool rig. Noticed the quick release box at the chest. Reminds me of the Irvin GQ PX rig I initially trained on (static line, riser steered). Did you have steering toggles, or did you use the risers?

 

[old frogman]

Cool rig. Noticed the quick release box at the chest. Reminds me of the Irvin GQ PX rig I initially trained on (static line, riser steered). Did you have steering toggles, or did you use the risers?

For those who are criticizing SeaRat about the cheater bar should note that he is US Airforce Pararescue. In 2018 the Thailand cave rescue, US Airforce Pararescue (stationed in Okinawa, Japan), contributed significantly to the rescue of the 12 boys. Alongside the Thai Navy SEALS, international tech/cave divers and medical experts.

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

For those who are criticizing SeaRat about the cheater bar should note that he is US Airforce Pararescue. In 2018 the Thailand cave rescue, US Airforce Pararescue (stationed in Okinawa, Japan), contributed significantly to the rescue of the 12 boys. Alongside the Thai Navy SEALS, international tech/cave divers and medical experts.

Most of these clowns wouldn't make a pimple on SeaRats ass.