Scott L
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Yes. Argumentative...
Wes Skiles Noted photographer's death will remain a mystery, medical examiner says
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Yes. Argumentative...
lamont
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or most any death.
the person who drives drunk the wrong way down the freeway knows the risks going into all those choices as well. pointing out that someone knew there were risks and made a choice is a worthless statement, which was my point.
Ayisha
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I do understand that much of the time, there are no warning signs. However, if there was some warning, which there may be sometimes, a bailout bottle at least provides the opportunity to correct the situation. Even if that happens only once in a while, that could represent a saved life each time.
I thought that there was more emphasis now in training on recognizing when things are not quite right and to bailout right away with that feeling, rather than waiting until it's too late. The effects of hypoxia at it's onset or other issues may be more noticeable to an attentive buddy or buddies as well.
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In many cases people take on risks that they do not understand. The "My first dive was the Blue Hole" thread is an example of unknowing assumption of risk.
Wes Skiles diving solo was much more of a knowing assumption of risk.
Be careful, or I'll start quoting Donald Rumsfeld about known unknowns, etc.
lamont
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which is meaningless.
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That doesn't change the facts. Damn ... Wes is dead, and if he'd had someone with him on his ascent he might not be.
Tricia
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Some of you may be interested in reading about James Cameron's new 3D film, which is dedicated to Wes Skiles:
James Cameron's Sanctum: Underwater realm that inspired new 3D film | Mail Online
Yes, it's from the Daily Mail in the UK, which at times can be quite the tabloid. But I was impressed to read where they talk about using Nitrox, instead of the typical journalist's "tank of oxygen"...
Trish
James Cameron's Sanctum: Underwater realm that inspired new 3D film | Mail Online
Yes, it's from the Daily Mail in the UK, which at times can be quite the tabloid. But I was impressed to read where they talk about using Nitrox, instead of the typical journalist's "tank of oxygen"...
Trish
koozemani
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After watching Extreme Cave Divers (Bahamas Blue Holes), it was kinda sad seeing Wes Skiles and watching him at work.
A terrible loss...
A terrible loss...
muzikbiz22
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it was a little freaky seeing him on that show. I saw it to the other day this week, and his comments/words were a little too "self-prohetic" and ironic. An excellent documentary, none the less.
ferretchen
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I often wonder if diving with a full face mask would mitigate these kinds of accidents. Even if the gas mixture were wrong and he became unconscious, he would be breathing something besides water, and that might buy a little more time... but I say this with very little knowledge, as a conjecture. Opinions?
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