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diveladydive · 27th April 2008, 19:26

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.

Tom's Pel is coming with a BOV, by the way- & his new HEAT (I thnk it's his new HEAT) has a BOV. There are pros & cons to everything, from cutoff switches on O2 to BOVs to solenoids, & everything in-between. Personal preference (& the number of RBs/toys you can afford) comes into play.

Who knows- I may end up paying the extra for the BOV upgrade on my Pel!

27th April 2008, 19:26	#50 (permalink)
diveladydive New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Optima Titan Pelagian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southeastern Florida Posts: 50	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. Tom's Pel is coming with a BOV, by the way- & his new HEAT (I thnk it's his new HEAT) has a BOV. There are pros & cons to everything, from cutoff switches on O2 to BOVs to solenoids, & everything in-between. Personal preference (& the number of RBs/toys you can afford) comes into play. Who knows- I may end up paying the extra for the BOV upgrade on my Pel! __________________ *Complacency: Self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by ignorance of actual dangers or deficiencies.* *Success: A journey in which the improbable becomes possible, leading to surprising levels of achievement.* *Dr. Peri M. Blum* *Instructor, IANTD* *Member, Board of Advisors, IANTD* *www.supremedivers.com* *561-901-9715* The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and the author’s alone.
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