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**Freef** · 13th November 2007, 19:40

Dosthill [owned by the same people that own Guildy] now require that Rebreather-ers need to tow an SMB throughout the entire dive.

It's come from 'on high' and the staff there can't ignore instructions, so don't have a go at them!

To be honest it seems a bit pointless to assume that if an Rebreather-er is in trouble a DSMB will help, as if they stop breathing they aren't likely to keep hold of the line!

The argument seems to be that staff can see the bubbles of OC-ers so they know where they are...but if an OC-er stops breathing?

I'll be difficult and ask where I stand with my SCR.

13th November 2007, 19:40	#1 (permalink)
Freef Custom Title Disallowed! Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Land of the Freef, UK. Posts: 1,353	Dosthill introduces SMB requirement for Rebreather divers. Dosthill [owned by the same people that own Guildy] now require that Rebreather-ers need to tow an SMB throughout the entire dive. It's come from 'on high' and the staff there can't ignore instructions, so don't have a go at them! To be honest it seems a bit pointless to assume that if an Rebreather-er is in trouble a DSMB will help, as if they stop breathing they aren't likely to keep hold of the line! The argument seems to be that staff can see the bubbles of OC-ers so they know where they are...but if an OC-er stops breathing? I'll be difficult and ask where I stand with my SCR. __________________ David. Currently owner of two differently sized ankles.
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