r4e
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There has been a separate thread here on SB about a product called Diverguard.
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/accessories/439600-diverguard-real.html
DiverGuard
In the thread the product was mainly laughed about.
But, on a more serious note, I wonder if the solo diving community feels a need for this or any other similar device that would attempt to float you if you lose consciousness during your solo dive? If you remain in the depths unconscious, drowning is 100% imminent. Consequently an automatic rescue device might give you a slim chance of survival. Plus there is another grim benefit: your next of kin will have a body to bury instead of waiting for a year or more for the legal proceedings if the body is lost at sea.
Personally, I feel there is a need, eventhough I would not purchase this particular product. See me reasoning at: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/accessories/439600-diverguard-real-6.html#post7005617
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/accessories/439600-diverguard-real.html
DiverGuard
In the thread the product was mainly laughed about.
But, on a more serious note, I wonder if the solo diving community feels a need for this or any other similar device that would attempt to float you if you lose consciousness during your solo dive? If you remain in the depths unconscious, drowning is 100% imminent. Consequently an automatic rescue device might give you a slim chance of survival. Plus there is another grim benefit: your next of kin will have a body to bury instead of waiting for a year or more for the legal proceedings if the body is lost at sea.
Personally, I feel there is a need, eventhough I would not purchase this particular product. See me reasoning at: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/accessories/439600-diverguard-real-6.html#post7005617