Advice Sought

Grahjam · 18th March 2007, 22:44

This is a thread I never thought I would have to post, however do n't really know where to turn to next.

An OC diving colleague continues to carry out out progressively solo deeper dives on OC air, this weekend to a solo depth of 57m, in a cold uk quarry without any surface support.

Despite diect advice of the hazards such diving may create the solo depth continues to increas.

I do n't want to create a debate about the limits of OC air diving but would like your comments on this type of diving so that I can pass them on, to either point him in the direction of deep OC air divers in th NW of england that he can contact, or build a consencious of opinion that may make the individual re think and avoid becoming a statistic

Philip Greenwood · 19th March 2007, 00:55

Deep diving was discussed ad nausem on the Deco Stop forum at

The Deco Stop

The solo diving aspect is there as well. Some of the divers offering opinions there have many 1000's of hours diving.

Sometimes common sense must be achieved via the personal painfull manner of direct injury.

Presumably others have tried logic and failed.

Good luck

Mark Chase · 19th March 2007, 07:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by Grahjam)

This is a thread I never thought I would have to post, however do n't really know where to turn to next.

An OC diving colleague continues to carry out out progressively solo deeper dives on OC air, this weekend to a solo depth of 57m, in a cold uk quarry without any surface support.

Despite diect advice of the hazards such diving may create the solo depth continues to increas.

I do n't want to create a debate about the limits of OC air diving but would like your comments on this type of diving so that I can pass them on, to either point him in the direction of deep OC air divers in th NW of england that he can contact, or build a consencious of opinion that may make the individual re think and avoid becoming a statistic

You cant give logical advice to an adrenalin junky.

ATB

Mark Chase

CharlieT · 19th March 2007, 09:48

Hey, look on the bright side.

At least his foolish dive practices are likely to only claim his life one day

He doesn't appear to value it anyway

Charlie

Mdemon · 19th March 2007, 12:02

I think all the old and bold who were doing 70m wrecks on air because they had nothing else would see it a different way.

Mention to your OC friend that a whiff of helium would take him even deeper and see what happens. At least if he's looking into it he can make an informed decision.

18th March 2007, 22:44	#1 (permalink)
Grahjam New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Warrington (a delightful Cheshire Hamlet) - UK Posts: 29	Advice Sought This is a thread I never thought I would have to post, however do n't really know where to turn to next. An OC diving colleague continues to carry out out progressively solo deeper dives on OC air, this weekend to a solo depth of 57m, in a cold uk quarry without any surface support. Despite diect advice of the hazards such diving may create the solo depth continues to increas. I do n't want to create a debate about the limits of OC air diving but would like your comments on this type of diving so that I can pass them on, to either point him in the direction of deep OC air divers in th NW of england that he can contact, or build a consencious of opinion that may make the individual re think and avoid becoming a statistic Last edited by Grahjam : 18th March 2007 at 22:51.
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19th March 2007, 00:55	#2 (permalink)
Philip Greenwood New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 34	Re: Advice Sought Deep diving was discussed ad nausem on the Deco Stop forum at The Deco Stop The solo diving aspect is there as well. Some of the divers offering opinions there have many 1000's of hours diving. Sometimes common sense must be achieved via the personal painfull manner of direct injury. Presumably others have tried logic and failed. Good luck __________________ Phil
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19th March 2007, 07:57	#3 (permalink)
Mark Chase I go down for ages Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,470	Re: Advice Sought Quote: (Originally Posted by Grahjam) This is a thread I never thought I would have to post, however do n't really know where to turn to next. An OC diving colleague continues to carry out out progressively solo deeper dives on OC air, this weekend to a solo depth of 57m, in a cold uk quarry without any surface support. Despite diect advice of the hazards such diving may create the solo depth continues to increas. I do n't want to create a debate about the limits of OC air diving but would like your comments on this type of diving so that I can pass them on, to either point him in the direction of deep OC air divers in th NW of england that he can contact, or build a consencious of opinion that may make the individual re think and avoid becoming a statistic You cant give logical advice to an adrenalin junky. ATB Mark Chase __________________ Is it supposed to make that noise ? I took my unit to the dive shop and demanded they bolt on every thing that would fit. Join my elite diving teem and get a Tshirt "Doing It Chasey"Hammerhead Eccr Advanced Diving System
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19th March 2007, 09:48	#4 (permalink)
CharlieT Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 449	Re: Advice Sought Hey, look on the bright side. At least his foolish dive practices are likely to only claim his life one day He doesn't appear to value it anyway Charlie
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19th March 2007, 12:02	#5 (permalink)
Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,890	Re: Advice Sought I think all the old and bold who were doing 70m wrecks on air because they had nothing else would see it a different way. Mention to your OC friend that a whiff of helium would take him even deeper and see what happens. At least if he's looking into it he can make an informed decision.
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