Question and Answer (a game)

[Bryan]

10

same

 

[Jcsgt]

8 1/2

Ever have an OOA/LOA emergency?

 

[Bryan]

not yet, but have had several LOL emergencies

same

 

[Jcsgt]

Yes, during my AOW. Tank blew a seal (no offense) or otherwise malfunctioned at about 100'. Not fun. Many, many LOL emergencies, almost drowned myself several times.

Any other type emergencies?

 

[Bryan]

Hmmm, during OW class, they made us wear weight belts and weights in our BCDs... we were very overweighted, and I kept listing over to one side. One of the instructors saw my plight and motioned for me to shift the belt... made all the difference. That OOO emergency didn't sound fun... was your buddy nearby? Makes me want to get a pony bottle!

Ever had a "what in the heck am I doing here" moment while diving?

 

[Jcsgt]

Hmmm, during OW class, they made us wear weight belts and weights in our BCDs... we were very overweighted, and I kept listing over to one side. One of the instructors saw my plight and motioned for me to shift the belt... made all the difference. That OOO emergency didn't sound fun... was your buddy nearby? Makes me want to get a pony bottle!QUOTE]
Buddy was nearby but DM grabbed me, first. At least I know I can do it.

As far as "what the heck am I doing here", it was when I was diving the Cenotes in Mexico. Was about twenty minutes into the dive when it truly set in that I couldn't just surface if I needed to.

You?

 

[Bryan]

Not yet... still a new diver.

I'm thinking about getting a regulator tomorrow.... $200 is my limit, and I need a first stage and an octo only. What would you buy?

 

[Jorbar1551]

aqualung legend lx. Spend the extra money

can you get a good 200 dollar regulator?

 

[Bryan]

aqualung legend lx. Spend the extra money

can you get a good 200 dollar regulator?

Maybe? Was thinking of this: http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?product_id=MK2R190

Do you think this is a decent place to start?

 

[Jcsgt]

Do your research.

Have you looked at any consumer opionions, recall notices, this board, etc.?