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This solution is genius (and effective). (Edit: Click to jump to the details.) https://scubaboard.com/community/threads/trim-pocket-anti-slide-keeper.604723/

Oooo, the SABR move -- "sneak attack by Rabbit". I like it. 🤣

I use one, and it's extremely quick to indicate high PO2 (as well as quite obvious). It's not uncommon for it to briefly flash red as the "slug" of O2 moves past the sensors after a manual addition before falling back down. I have mine on the side of my non-dominant eye, and can somewhat "see...

Excellent point, and I suspect that may have contributed largely. The chief thing that struck me was he didn't vent out his mouth in spite of the *significant* pressure; only intentional nose exhales. Not an aggressive/effective mouth exhale, and certainly not a passive "relax/open the airway...

That is exactly what he did... and wound up on the surface. Don't you think it's better to vent AND crank on the valve -- simultaneously? Without venting, you're definitely going up and gaining speed.

One section stuck out to me, though my only first-hand knowledge of BMC units is with a JJ and Fathom Mk3. It says this: However, on those units, the counter lung vent is quite accessible. Realistically, on any unit, the DSV can be cracked open to manage loop volume. The author seems to be...

I like my Fathom a lot -- bulletproof construction and very simple maintenance-wise. (Outside of lubing o-rings and swapping out sensors, I haven't had to do anything in the 2 years I've had mine.) I think the biggest difference from a JJ is mCCR vs eCCR. An mCCR appeals to me (my call whether...

From the diver's perspective, the issue was a loud noise immediately followed by continuous gas injection into the loop and rapidly increasing buoyancy. My understanding is there is a distinction between "boom" and "internal boom" events, with the former not impacting buoyancy. (Perhaps you're...

For the record, LP85s are actually shorter than AL80s by 0.1". (They are both ~26".) (I agree that the difficulty in filling in some areas is the main drawback.) The HP100s are nice for someone 5'6" as they're about ¾ of an inch shorter at 25.3". OP, I believe a single HP100 with an AL plate...

Lol, just be wary of the "helpful" deckhand turning off your gas if you run a left-sided valve. (I don't do many dives on commercial boats, and I've had them screw up twice with a normal valve.) OP: a new valve can be had for under $50.

Same. I would still coil it, though.

I switch to the alternate during the safety stop, then coil the long hose (8-10 inch diameter) and do a double "overhand knot" (or spiral wrap) with the hose around the earlier coils, then clip it to the chest ring. No issue with anyone trying to pull on the hose. Just hand up the rig with back...

On a side note, he had difficulty maintaining level after returning to depth, even swimming with a bottom reference on OC -- I'm sure this was more mental than anything. I told him to park it in the grass for a bit until he calmed down; and afterward, he was much improved. My takeaway at the...

(I considered putting this in Accidents/Incidents, but I figured the narrower audience here would be beneficial.) An eventful dive this weekend, my buddy experienced an internal boom -- gas was being rapidly added to the loop. He's a relatively new CCR diver, and his training was essentially...

You know, I have to say this is a refreshing attitude, demonstrative of an open mind. I suspect your upcoming training will go well. Best of luck!

No need. This guy is pretty quick:

As will mashing on the inflator. In either case, I'd wish for an attentive buddy, as I'm unlikely to be face up on the surface if I pass out.

The flip side to this is that it can slip or become accidentally unbuckled and up you go. With the weight belt under the crotch strap, it will be caught instead of lost. Think of it as risk mitigation. The vitriol from that instructor was absolutely unwarranted. It was an excellent opportunity...

Same, but blue rings were 14 GBP each. Then shipping, which was reasonable. Nice folks. (You might verify yours is for the pair unless you've already got them.)

They just got back to me, too: 110 GBP, which is about $150 USD. DGX has the whole kit for only $65 more, so I'm on the fence.