LeadTurn_SD
Contributor
On works fine for the diving I do; you need to evaluate the pro's & con's for your particular diving and how you rig the bailout.
I sling my Al 30 "pony" (rigged like a stage bottle), so I can clearly see the stages and gauge, so I am not overly concerned about undetected air loss.
As others have said, the most important thing is to practice with it. I wet-breathe it (and all my 2nd stages) before descending on every dive, and also test it at least once during the dive, typically during the bubble check and again when I reach max planned depth. This gives me peace of mind that it really will work as advertised if I need it for real.
Best wishes.
I sling my Al 30 "pony" (rigged like a stage bottle), so I can clearly see the stages and gauge, so I am not overly concerned about undetected air loss.
As others have said, the most important thing is to practice with it. I wet-breathe it (and all my 2nd stages) before descending on every dive, and also test it at least once during the dive, typically during the bubble check and again when I reach max planned depth. This gives me peace of mind that it really will work as advertised if I need it for real.
Best wishes.