John_B
Grasshopper
Maybe because it doesn't allow zero stars?
Dive safe,
John
Dive safe,
John
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ScottB:Well I am personally comfortable buddy breathing..
My reasoning for possibly going without an octo, is to remove as much excess equipment as possible.. while still scuba diving
I'm working on a travel setup for myself.. for mostly shallow reef.. 30-40 foot range.. 60 ft max..
The less stuff I have that can break, or have to pack.. the better
Right now the plan is a travel backplate, a hogarthian harness, AI hoseless computer, and a single first/second stage.... no buoyancy compensator, no octo, no pony.. Total travel weight not including mask/fins/wetsuit, about 4 pounds...
Things I'm carrying that can fail,.. first stage, regulator hose, second stage, computer..
It's not a cost issue, its a bare minimum as streamlined and lightweight as possible on scuba issue =)
I want to feel as free and unencumbered as possible..
CBulla:Does the ScubaPro Air 2 Alternate Inflator regulator count as not having a back up?
Damselfish:I would on most dives at least with my regular buddy (my husband) as they still taught buddy breathing when we got certified.
I agree it's not the best solution, but that's a bit of a generalization. You don't know me, or my buddy.rigdiver:Buddy breathing does not work when it hits the fan. I've seen it NOT WORK twice @ 90'. Saw 2 divers on different occasions bolt because they were so out of breath they thought they were not getting enough air from the donor's reg.
Yes! but too short, I prefer standard octopusCBulla:Does the ScubaPro Air 2 Alternate Inflator regulator count as not having a back up?
rigdiver:It counts. Per my agency's standards.