Quote: (Originally Posted by Alby scubakitmarket)
my opinion is that with all the extra kit we now carry twins, side slungs etc and the knowledge that after a dive (especially a long deco dive) the most strenuous part of the dive is climbing a ladder especially when sea conditions are a bit choppy, i would say that all charter boats wherever possible should have a lift fitted considering the cost of charters these days is this not a fair request.
Just to put in perspective, we all wear twins, sideslungs, rebreathers, even scooters, but the vast majority of divers don't. The internet is a self-selecting sample.
A lift is nice but I'm ok on a decent ladder. A poor ladder is horrible.
Janos