[quote=decoweenie;69838]I have a hypothetical question...
If only 1% of the CCR dives resulted in requiring OC-bail-out from the bottom to surface, how many people would be willing to accept this risk for the sake of diving uncumbered without stages knowing that if they have a loop flood, they will die
For me, there is no thought of CCR diving at any depth without appropriate bailout. I've only been diving CCR for a short amount of time (started diving OC and surface supplied in the 1970's) but have already seen enough to know it would be irresponsible not to carry correct gas supplies. I did my share of deep air "way back when" but with the tools we have these days using air below 150' is stupid, I don't care how good a diver things he/she might be.
If divers are too lazy or cheap to carry the proper gear and mixes, or wish to ignore their training they should stick to OC (so ccr doesn't get a black eye).