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divetheworld · 14th February 2008, 17:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

personally I carry/stage adequate bailout (especially shallow tanks which are the easiest to stage). I just dont rely/consider the variable small volume in my on boards for bail - i see that akin to carry a band-aid into a mine field

i think if people are considering the usefulness of that little 300L of O2 for bail gas then they simply arent carrying enough real bail gas! Just my opinion

Absolutely correct, cant agree more. Inboards (IMHO) should never be factored in as a gas you rely on for bail. There are many reasons you might be in a full bail and an O2 first stage failure has to be one of them which would make that gas inaccessable. But... If you can find a way of getting access to that gas, then when your against the wire it might be just what you wanted.
Whats important is that you balance your method of accessing that gas against any potential problems it may cause you. Having a strict mantra like Mike has endorsed has value. Its a choice each individual must make.
I for one have become comfortable over the years with a system, but will always keep an open mind that someone may suggest something that makes more sense to me and you can be sure I'll give it a go.
One of the main reasons I come to Rebreather World.

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divetheworld Dive porn pimp Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,586	Re: Switching blocks Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) personally I carry/stage adequate bailout (especially shallow tanks which are the easiest to stage). I just dont rely/consider the variable small volume in my on boards for bail - i see that akin to carry a band-aid into a mine field i think if people are considering the usefulness of that little 300L of O2 for bail gas then they simply arent carrying enough real bail gas! Just my opinion Absolutely correct, cant agree more. Inboards (IMHO) should never be factored in as a gas you rely on for bail. There are many reasons you might be in a full bail and an O2 first stage failure has to be one of them which would make that gas inaccessable. But... If you can find a way of getting access to that gas, then when your against the wire it might be just what you wanted. Whats important is that you balance your method of accessing that gas against any potential problems it may cause you. Having a strict mantra like Mike has endorsed has value. Its a choice each individual must make. I for one have become comfortable over the years with a system, but will always keep an open mind that someone may suggest something that makes more sense to me and you can be sure I'll give it a go. One of the main reasons I come to Rebreather World. __________________ Attitude and self praise is no reccomendation. Dont try to be a great man, just be a man and let history be the judge of you. CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe
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