Frank O:That's quite an accomplishment, as knowledgeable DIR divers have told me that if you're going to get a bp/wing off an unresponsive diver in the water, you're looking at very possibly needing to cut the shoulder harnesses. I gather that not only you but your gear emerged in one piece?
Yes, the gear and I both survived.
The thing was, in the rush of looking for lost gear belonging to another 'victim', and getting everything set up, Jim never got the standard 'here is how my DIR gear works' briefing. He really had to wing it under pressure.
If I ever have to play victim again I'll either wear standard gear or make sure the 'rescuer' knows their way around the rig. I also told Jim afterward 'the knife is right here, if you need it in a real situation.'
Ray
