Neff
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Can anyone tell me, what is the maximum depth before an uncontrolled ascent becomes dangerous ? Last August, I had been using my own BCD with no problems but on the last day of holiday diving, I stupidly used a BCD from the back of a dive schools supply. I confess that I did not test the deflate properly. Yep ..... you've guessed it, it wouldn't. I was only about 14m and slowly rising, trying to let air out of the BCD but it would not deflate. I tried everything I could think of as well as splaying out for drag and exhaling as much as poss before taking in a short breath and exhaling. I could not stop the uncontrolled ascent. unfortunately, I was in mid water and there was nothing to hang onto. Anyway, on surfacing, I waited, checking out if I felt anything different, I didn't. I klept aware of my body for the next 36 hours but I was fine. So .... this is making me think that maybe there is a depth at which these problems begin. Is this true ? . not that I would push my luck ever, but it would be good to know the facts. Can anyone help ?