I don't think it's a good idea to, as a matter of course, disconnect your only buoyancy device regularly. Too much potential hazard.
Nothing wrong with a semi-closed.
Nothing wrong with a semi-closed.
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jonnythan:I don't think it's a good idea to, as a matter of course, disconnect your only buoyancy device regularly. Too much potential hazard.
Nothing wrong with a semi-closed.
Tradeoffs, tradeoffs. Like most things in life, diving is a balancing of various advantages and disadvantages.jonnythan:I don't think it's a good idea to, as a matter of course, disconnect your only buoyancy device regularly. Too much potential hazard.
Nothing wrong with a semi-closed.
michaelp68:Shaka, how do you like your purchase?
Have you practiced deploying it? How'd it go?
I'm looking to buy the SMB now, too, and am leaning toward the Dive Rite, so I'm interested in your experience with it.
Thanks.
Michael