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rebreather_jon · 25th April 2006, 19:23

Hi Everyone

I have a question:

I read that there have been seven to eight deaths on the Megalodon on one thread and that there are roughly 600 Megalodons out there on another thread. Does this mean the death rate of Megalodon users is roughly 1%? Can anyone confirm these numbers?

What about Inspiration? There are so many units out there, the death rate can't be 1%? Or can it? To me this number seems to high. Especially if you consider that most people have used their rebreather for less than five years.

How much can be attibuted to human error (insufficient training, not diving with a buddy, neglecting warning signs, improper maintenance)? Why is it that we see pros (i.e. Waynne Fowler) die on these units?

I know this is a difficult subject. However, we have to keep ourselves safe. Anyone?

Sincerley,

Jon

25th April 2006, 19:23	#1 (permalink)
rebreather_jon New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 7	Rebreather Safety Hi Everyone I have a question: I read that there have been seven to eight deaths on the Megalodon on one thread and that there are roughly 600 Megalodons out there on another thread. Does this mean the death rate of Megalodon users is roughly 1%? Can anyone confirm these numbers? What about Inspiration? There are so many units out there, the death rate can't be 1%? Or can it? To me this number seems to high. Especially if you consider that most people have used their rebreather for less than five years. How much can be attibuted to human error (insufficient training, not diving with a buddy, neglecting warning signs, improper maintenance)? Why is it that we see pros (i.e. Waynne Fowler) die on these units? I know this is a difficult subject. However, we have to keep ourselves safe. Anyone? Sincerley, Jon Last edited by rebreather_jon : 25th April 2006 at 19:44.
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