Hypoxia

Duncan Price · 17th June 2005, 20:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

You're a real trooper, Duncan, you came through for me again.

Nice little reminder, thanks.

Final learning point came from my buddy who's been reading my copy of "The Beckoning Silence" by Joe Simpson. The author tells how several of his mates had died climbing (sadly the same true in my sphere operations) - more poignant was that they had all come a cropper on easy climbs.

I think that you know what I mean.

***Decodiver*** · 17th June 2005, 21:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by Duncan Price)

Final learning point came from my buddy who's been reading my copy of "The Beckoning Silence" by Joe Simpson. The author tells how several of his mates had died climbing (sadly the same true in my sphere operations) - more poignant was that they had all come a cropper on easy climbs.

I think that you know what I mean.

Hi Duncan,

That's the Touching The Void guy yeah?

Complacency is a killer.

None of us are beyond screwing up, I have adopted the same approach on CCR since I first used them in 1989.

Just before I descend, I have a good look around and say to myself

'Have a good look, because if you are not on top of your game, you will never see this again.'

I always remember that today could be the day I drown...............

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

Andy M · 17th June 2005, 21:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

But how much do you guys and gals tell occasonal buddies (who isn't intrested in reading a textbook) or worse, a dive master selected stranger?

I just demonstrate the operation of the OC/CC switch on the KISS, and tell them if I tox out or appear unresponsive, to turn the knob and do a CBL to the surface. I also tell them about doing a bubble check at 6m. I also tell them that if they need gas, to pull my stage bottle reg. Thats all. No point in blinding them with science.

***caveseeker7*** · 17th June 2005, 22:21

Yes Duncan, that's why I believe those little reminders have such bg importance.

John, true words.

John and Andy, thanks.

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Duncan Price Sump Monster Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wells, Somerset, UK Posts: 337	Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) You're a real trooper, Duncan, you came through for me again. Nice little reminder, thanks. Final learning point came from my buddy who's been reading my copy of "The Beckoning Silence" by Joe Simpson. The author tells how several of his mates had died climbing (sadly the same true in my sphere operations) - more poignant was that they had all come a cropper on easy climbs. I think that you know what I mean.
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*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,197	Quote: (Originally Posted by Duncan Price) Final learning point came from my buddy who's been reading my copy of "The Beckoning Silence" by Joe Simpson. The author tells how several of his mates had died climbing (sadly the same true in my sphere operations) - more poignant was that they had all come a cropper on easy climbs. I think that you know what I mean. Hi Duncan, That's the Touching The Void guy yeah? Complacency is a killer. None of us are beyond screwing up, I have adopted the same approach on CCR since I first used them in 1989. Just before I descend, I have a good look around and say to myself 'Have a good look, because if you are not on top of your game, you will never see this again.' I always remember that today could be the day I drown............... Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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17th June 2005, 21:46	#13 (permalink)
Andy M Dude Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 424	Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) But how much do you guys and gals tell occasonal buddies (who isn't intrested in reading a textbook) or worse, a dive master selected stranger? I just demonstrate the operation of the OC/CC switch on the KISS, and tell them if I tox out or appear unresponsive, to turn the knob and do a CBL to the surface. I also tell them about doing a bubble check at 6m. I also tell them that if they need gas, to pull my stage bottle reg. Thats all. No point in blinding them with science. __________________ Know your PO2 at all times
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*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,496	Yes Duncan, that's why I believe those little reminders have such bg importance. John, true words. John and Andy, thanks. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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