DevonDiver
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Preach? I thought we were having a discussion about the pros and cons of various harness options. Anything beneficial to add?
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Firstly, I am not a 'DIR type'. I've said that before.
Secondly, any diver who uses line within a cave or wreck should make an effort to minimise the likelihood of entanglement. That's not DIR... that's just common sense.
I am not saying that divers will die. Entanglement is a PITA...and in the worst instance may require the guideline to be cut. It's better to avoid that scenario completely. Good line skills, buoyancy and propulsion are the key aspects to that. Minimising any snag points is another.
It is both. Not every diver uses line within a cave or wreck. Most divers enjoy simple OW recreational diving. For them, the drawback of complex harnesses may be the possibility of buckle failure/breakage - which could ruin a dive or a diving trip.
It's not an earth-shaking factor in the selection of a harness - but it is still a factor that a diver should be aware of when selecting and investing in their equipment. Nothing more, nothing less.
You seem to have a chip on your shoulder about tech/DIR/cave...whatever. With all due respect... it does make you over-react and leap to assumptions. I am not a DIR devotee...and I resent being treated like one and having valid points dismissed because of your pre-conceptions. It comes across as pretty close-minded.
From my experience with BCDs, its not the clips that break too often but they wear to an extent the shoulder straps won't stay tight. See lots of people with loose shoulder straps that keep doing that. Not dangerous and mildly amusing to watch.