Quote: (Originally Posted by Triton)
Hallo
Does it make a difference if the CL are at the back like a KISS or MK15 or on the front like YBOD ?
I understand that you get 'puffed cheeks' if diver is upside down with a KISS , and doing this is also not recommended with YBOD style CL.Is this only true with a KISS?
What are the pros and cons pls?
I rather have a simple harness than a cluttered chest.
rgds
Having dove dolphin for a couple of years I found when diving ybod the work of breathing was a breeze due to over shoulder CL. It is definately the way to go. I think the recommendation for staying upright has more to do with the water trap in an inspiration that the CL position. In fact when I was training I was encouraged to do that (go upside down) at the beginning of the dive to experience it but was cautioned I could wet the O2 sensors if I tried it after condesation had accumulated.