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Well.... when I originally posted the question I didn't think it would start such an interesting debate.
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Well.... when I originally posted the question I didn't think it would start such an interesting debate.
The name is enough to put me off using them! I was using one without knowing it was a suicide clip. I think I'll leave them alone for now.
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I think the case against "suicide" clips is overblown for most recreational applications.
Like a lot of things, people give worst-case examples in order to justify their own preferences. If you're not diving in caves or wrecks, or in places where entanglement hazards exist ... which would be most of the diving world ... then it's a complete non-issue.
Like anything else, choose the tool that's suitable for your applicationi ... there is no "best" for every circumstance ...
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
... depends on whether you're looking at the line or making love to it ...
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
Sorry guys in most cases I don't agree, in caves or wreck penetrations OK but open water dives...
... or bent d-rings vs unbent d-rings ... we haven't revisited that important topic for a while now ...I want to go back to the stainless vs brass debate. The "good lord" factor is far more entertaining.
Bent d-rings? Hah! A gear solution to a skills problem, if you ask me.... or bent d-rings vs unbent d-rings ... we haven't revisited that important topic for a while now ...
... Bob (Grateful Diver)