A comment made on another thread got me thinking about what the implications are when an instructor teaching an OC class (not open water but advanced or tech) is using a rebreather for his personal equipment.
I for one feel that if the instructor has calculated adequate bailout gas for him and his student(s) and has taught the student how to access that gas then exposure to mixed groups can only benefit their training. Let's face it, RBs are here to stay and sooner or later you will be getting in the water with a CCR buddy if not with one on your own back.
So I would like to hear others veiws on this subject. My purpose is to educate myself not change anyone's mind on the matter. I know I would get a different perspective if I posted this on a more RB oriented site
I for one feel that if the instructor has calculated adequate bailout gas for him and his student(s) and has taught the student how to access that gas then exposure to mixed groups can only benefit their training. Let's face it, RBs are here to stay and sooner or later you will be getting in the water with a CCR buddy if not with one on your own back.
So I would like to hear others veiws on this subject. My purpose is to educate myself not change anyone's mind on the matter. I know I would get a different perspective if I posted this on a more RB oriented site