I am relatively new to this site, and have found it to be a very interesting read to say the least. Until I had logged on I had not heard of DIR setups.
DIR sounds quite interesting and I would have to agree with most of what is said, about type of diving and location of equipment. It does however bring up the following question.
Has anyone experienced a primary hose failure on a DIR Setup?
I have witnessed the results of both a drysuit inflator whip failure that was secured under the BCD, and a 02 cutting line failure that the diver was lying on. In the first case the rib cage was bruised, and in the second case the almost broke the ribs of the diver.
Is securing a low pressure air line in your waist strap and around your neck a good idea? (I understand that the line is not secured around the neck, it is just positioned there).
Looking forward to the response
SeaQuest
DIR sounds quite interesting and I would have to agree with most of what is said, about type of diving and location of equipment. It does however bring up the following question.
Has anyone experienced a primary hose failure on a DIR Setup?
I have witnessed the results of both a drysuit inflator whip failure that was secured under the BCD, and a 02 cutting line failure that the diver was lying on. In the first case the rib cage was bruised, and in the second case the almost broke the ribs of the diver.
Is securing a low pressure air line in your waist strap and around your neck a good idea? (I understand that the line is not secured around the neck, it is just positioned there).
Looking forward to the response
SeaQuest