I got to thinking about the original question on this thread... "What is the optimal Pony Size for Failure at 100Ft"
Well...... if I had and actual "Failure" at 100ft then I'd say that the optimal size would be a slung 80 AL filled with 34. That gives me time to set my alarm and take a nap before meandering slowly to a 20 or 30 minute safety stop and arrive back on the surface with 1500psi to spare.
I think the better question is...... "What is the Optimal Pony Size for NDL Dives to 100ft or less"...and for me the answer is a back mounted 19... So....that's what I use!
PS.... I also now have my pony 2nd on a bungeed necklace along with a small 2in SPG to be able to monitor status pre-dive and during dive.
Well...... if I had and actual "Failure" at 100ft then I'd say that the optimal size would be a slung 80 AL filled with 34. That gives me time to set my alarm and take a nap before meandering slowly to a 20 or 30 minute safety stop and arrive back on the surface with 1500psi to spare.
I think the better question is...... "What is the Optimal Pony Size for NDL Dives to 100ft or less"...and for me the answer is a back mounted 19... So....that's what I use!
PS.... I also now have my pony 2nd on a bungeed necklace along with a small 2in SPG to be able to monitor status pre-dive and during dive.