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CharlieT · 4th January 2007, 17:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase)

Fair point but i think there is a need to differentiate between diving where a CCR is a tool and diving a CCR for the fun of it or because it improves secondary situations like camera work.

If you carry out a risk analysis of any given dive there is a point at which CCR becomes the safe option. That point in diving terms is directly related to the time it takes to get back to the surface.

atb

Mark Chase

But if you allow responsible levels of bottom and deco gas then this is not an issue on OC down to a certain depth. Of course, and I think this is the point you're making, there comes a certain depth where OC cylinders are massive ie 18L twinset and the enjoyment factor for most diminishes.

The simplicity of OC kit and proceedures make it so much safer, generally.

Charlie

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CharlieT RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 450	Re: Is Rebreather diving inherently more dangerous than OC? Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase) Fair point but i think there is a need to differentiate between diving where a CCR is a tool and diving a CCR for the fun of it or because it improves secondary situations like camera work. If you carry out a risk analysis of any given dive there is a point at which CCR becomes the safe option. That point in diving terms is directly related to the time it takes to get back to the surface. atb Mark Chase But if you allow responsible levels of bottom and deco gas then this is not an issue on OC down to a certain depth. Of course, and I think this is the point you're making, there comes a certain depth where OC cylinders are massive ie 18L twinset and the enjoyment factor for most diminishes. The simplicity of OC kit and proceedures make it so much safer, generally. Charlie
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