Out of air revised #2

[LI Diver]

Out Of Air Poll

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I think it only fitting that as a complement to my pony vs no pony question that an out of air poll be taken. I think we should limit this poll to dives under 60 feet and EXCLUDE Wreck Penetrations,Decompression Dives, Caves etc.. Please lets get as many responses as possible.
Thanks, Ed

 

[Don Burke]

I still think it is a bad idea to run out of gas.

 

[scubafool]

This is toooo funny!

I demand a poll!

 

[Kevfin]

Isn't that why everone should use a "J" valve?

Seriously, haven't had it happen, but I do think about it.

 

[Solitude Diver]

I vote it's OK to run out of (cheap) air unless it's nitrox or tri-mix (too expensive).

 

[LI Diver]

I still think it is a bad idea to run out of gas.

I agree (is NSS a acronym we can use?) but I meant any situation where nothing was coming out of your 2nd or alternate. Reg problem, catastrophic hose leak etc.

 

[Doc Intrepid]

Perhaps we need a poll to identify the categories that should be in this poll...

 

[Don Burke]

I agree (is NSS a acronym we can use?) but I meant any situation where nothing was coming out of your 2nd or alternate. Reg problem, catastrophic hose leak etc.

I think _all_ of those are bad ideas.

 

[markfm]

Boring, but no, haven't had that experience. My Instructor taught me to monitor consumption, quickly learned a bit about gas management (including some really good writeups here on SB), and I cross-check with my buddy frequently.
I also carry Mr Ed -- I'm an engineer, anal about some things, and I jsut don't have good gills.

 

[dpbishop]

What does the CS in CSEA stand for? I can think of a number of rude acronyms, but it wasn't taught when I got certified. (or if it was, I can't remember 'cause I suffer from CRS.)