Due noting the video is now unavailable.
As discussion continues can we please remain thoughtful that the equipment malfunction resulting successful bailout with prepared contingency preserved the life of a fellow diver. We can critique the diver's definition of adequate bail out and caution others from adopting his calculations but at the end of the day he is alive to post the video. I am glad for this fact.
As to the working definition of suitable person bailout size (addressing buddy separation plus equipment failure or solo equipment failure), we have dozens of threads already for no-deco dives suggested guidelines as well as the various agencies standards. Suggestions range from CESA (none), to spare air, to 13 cube, 19, 30,40, 80 and a few suggesting 100s. I'm an advocate of adjusting bailout based on the site conditions. I feel most adequately prepared with 300+ cft breathable gas along with me. This is impractical for many.
I'm going to highlight how response to an incident using a thought out contingency plan bailout procedures in a deliberate and calm manner can make the difference of life and death. Panic or lack of proficiency could have been fatal no matter the size of the cylinder.
Regards,
Cameron
As discussion continues can we please remain thoughtful that the equipment malfunction resulting successful bailout with prepared contingency preserved the life of a fellow diver. We can critique the diver's definition of adequate bail out and caution others from adopting his calculations but at the end of the day he is alive to post the video. I am glad for this fact.
As to the working definition of suitable person bailout size (addressing buddy separation plus equipment failure or solo equipment failure), we have dozens of threads already for no-deco dives suggested guidelines as well as the various agencies standards. Suggestions range from CESA (none), to spare air, to 13 cube, 19, 30,40, 80 and a few suggesting 100s. I'm an advocate of adjusting bailout based on the site conditions. I feel most adequately prepared with 300+ cft breathable gas along with me. This is impractical for many.
I'm going to highlight how response to an incident using a thought out contingency plan bailout procedures in a deliberate and calm manner can make the difference of life and death. Panic or lack of proficiency could have been fatal no matter the size of the cylinder.
Regards,
Cameron