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osiris · 27th April 2008, 08:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict)

I don't think anyone is suggesting that having a BOV should preclude you from having a reg on your bailout. In the very unlikely event that you suffer a caustic cocktail, you would simply opt to go to your bailout reg instead of the BOV. IMHO the BOV is really a great option for pretty much any other sanity breath situation except a cocktail. I think that most people that have had time on a quality BOV really like the ease of access a BOV provides.

Completely agree. BOV rulz. Having survived a CO2 incident at about 25 M, using the crappy paragon, I completely believe those people who advise on the extreme diffiuclty of switching to Octi in the midst of a CO2 hit. I believe a BOV is one piece of kit one shouldn't leave home without, even if it is a crappy BOV it's better than the alternative. I now use a Golem and it's a sweet unit to the depths I have gone on CCR (55M). I'll still have my octi though...but I would rather stick with the BOV all the way to the surface than try an switches that could go badly wrong in a high stress situation.

As to the question
that kicked this all off - YES! Otherwise, make sure your will, life insurance and burial plot are all up to date and paid for.

27th April 2008, 08:07	#48 (permalink)
osiris Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Auckland Posts: 317	Re: Should I carry bailout?? Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict) I don't think anyone is suggesting that having a BOV should preclude you from having a reg on your bailout. In the very unlikely event that you suffer a caustic cocktail, you would simply opt to go to your bailout reg instead of the BOV. IMHO the BOV is really a great option for pretty much any other sanity breath situation except a cocktail. I think that most people that have had time on a quality BOV really like the ease of access a BOV provides. Completely agree. BOV rulz. Having survived a CO2 incident at about 25 M, using the crappy paragon, I completely believe those people who advise on the extreme diffiuclty of switching to Octi in the midst of a CO2 hit. I believe a BOV is one piece of kit one shouldn't leave home without, even if it is a crappy BOV it's better than the alternative. I now use a Golem and it's a sweet unit to the depths I have gone on CCR (55M). I'll still have my octi though...but I would rather stick with the BOV all the way to the surface than try an switches that could go badly wrong in a high stress situation. As to the question that kicked this all off - YES! Otherwise, make sure your will, life insurance and burial plot are all up to date and paid for.
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