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From: <kirvine@sa*.ne*>
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 19:10:05 -0400
To: chrisc@bc*.co*.nz*
CC: Charles Ayash <cagraphics@mi*.co*>, cavers@cavers.com
Subject: Re: quick releases on harness
Chirs, I can take my gear of in a flash with no quick release - it's
bullshit , Pal. There is no "use" for anything that dangerous. 

chrisc@bc*.co*.nz* wrote:
> 
> > I just cant find the logic for using a QR
> > >I would like to know what you think about one quick release lower on
> > >the rigth shoulder strap for open water dives? I use a DIR harness
> > >and I never had any problem, but some strokes advocate it is better
> > >at least in OW.
> 
> During training for OW we took our gear off completely before
> climbing into the boat. I also found that it was easier clambering
> over the side of an inflatable if the gear was off first. This was with
> a jacket type BC. I don't see why it would be any different for DIR.
> However I am not saying that I would put a QR onto DR but there is
> some reasons why it might be useful.
> 
> Regards
> Chris Calvert, Engineering Manager
> Business Computers Ltd, 506 Wairakei Road,
> Christchurch, New Zealand.
> Ph +64 3 359 5556 Fax +64 3 359 5975
> Check our Web site at www.bcl.co.nz


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