Bent Benny
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I am diving side mount doubles, usually around 45-65fsw, but sometimes deeper. What is an acceptable amount of redundant air to carry, if any? I have a 3cf spare air that I shouldn't have bought but I didn't know better when I got it. I also have a 19cf pony bottle.
Part of me thinks no redundant air is necessary because I usually don't use all of my gas anyway, but I would like to have my rig set up so that it is ready for the longest and deepest dives I am making.
I know spare air gets alot of hate (for good reason) but I thought in my situation it might be acceptable as it is unlikely that I will bleed both tanks dry before starting my ascent, even in a worse case scenario. Maybe I am not taking something into consideration though so I would like some input.
Thanks for reading and responding.
Part of me thinks no redundant air is necessary because I usually don't use all of my gas anyway, but I would like to have my rig set up so that it is ready for the longest and deepest dives I am making.
I know spare air gets alot of hate (for good reason) but I thought in my situation it might be acceptable as it is unlikely that I will bleed both tanks dry before starting my ascent, even in a worse case scenario. Maybe I am not taking something into consideration though so I would like some input.
Thanks for reading and responding.