Kevin Carlisle
Contributor
In the wake of three deaths in one week I have a question for you guys who pilot them and those interested in them.
1 Why assume this risk when you are not a pro?
2. What advantages do they have?
I know several excellent CCR divers, and the ones I have asked all say the same thing. If you get complacent on CCR like you can on OC you will probably die. I know a lot of people think so much more bottom time with less gear. This is false, you better have the OC gear and gas to get you back to the surface if something goes wrong. I dont see that as an advantage nor do you save money on expensive tri-mix cause you still need enough to save yourself.
I know there are several places to dive where if your not sidemount then you are not going, this I see as a disadvantage. The only true advantage I see is taking pics or video where your exhaust could scare away your subject. Is that really worth the risk if you are not making money as a pro? I would love to see some good answers here and look forward to them.
1 Why assume this risk when you are not a pro?
2. What advantages do they have?
I know several excellent CCR divers, and the ones I have asked all say the same thing. If you get complacent on CCR like you can on OC you will probably die. I know a lot of people think so much more bottom time with less gear. This is false, you better have the OC gear and gas to get you back to the surface if something goes wrong. I dont see that as an advantage nor do you save money on expensive tri-mix cause you still need enough to save yourself.
I know there are several places to dive where if your not sidemount then you are not going, this I see as a disadvantage. The only true advantage I see is taking pics or video where your exhaust could scare away your subject. Is that really worth the risk if you are not making money as a pro? I would love to see some good answers here and look forward to them.