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As an aside, too many dives are planned as if nothing will go wrong. Tech divers soon learn to plan for everything to go wrong. It's safer that way.

Not really. We plan to be able to finish a dive on OC (Open Circuit) just in case we have to bail out. Quite the opposite. OC tends to slow breathe to conserve gas. We have to breathe a bit more aggressively to get rid of our CO2. CO2 retention is our biggest nemesis. These are pretty common...

We metabolize O2. Our O2 sensors measure how much O2 is left in the system and injects that through a solenoid, or the diver does it. The rest of the gas is scrubbed with sof-no-lime to remove the CO2, and we breathe the recycled mixture. That's why we call it CC or Closed Circuit. The most we...

It's almost like air is 20% oxygen.

Tell me that you're in constant contact with DAN over all this.

Yep, you're on there. Toss your cookies and see what happens.

I did leave a laugh reaction... :D

Did you hold our banner upside down on purpose???

So, which agency would that be???

Never. Ever. It's a balance. Showing an instructor's card usually affords you a bit of leeway at a resort or liveaboard. It also sends a message that you're ready to help out to a point. If you don't want that, then show a different card or bring a buddy, even two.

They are sweet. I own LP120s and they are a bit heavy. :D

This is sad... I adjusted his profile accordingly.

It really didn't happen. The hype about poor quality is nothing more than fear mongering. As I pointed out previously, it's like the "You're gonna die" mantra about split fins. Totally uncalled for.

You just don't pay attention.

Sry, I'll write at a third grade level next time. :D :D :D

I don't know: I've learned some things. Few hoses are branded very well, and it's good to know how they're supposed to be made. Especial thanks to @Tanks A Lot for a lucid, down to earth discussion in good faith. No condescension. No ego driven berating. Good stuff. Typical internet. It's not...

I am now.

I'm new to this sport. I only started in 1969 using a healthways regulator. I've been an instructor since just after the turn of the century. I've worked in shops, rebuilt more regulators than I could care to count, and have replaced more than my share of hoses. I'm sure that pales in comparison...

It's the split-fin effect. Posters claim expertise sans figures and studies. If you don't agree with them, you will surely die. Meh.

No figures to back up your assertions so far. None. Nada. Squat. It's not rocket science: it's a hose. You even assumed it was made in Asia because it failed. All hoses will fail.