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For once I COMPLETELY agree with Mount on this . Now we
are getting somewhere with technical diving. This is so
obvious and so well stated by Tom that is should be apparent
to all that this is the way to do things. Simple is best. - G
On Thu, 23 Nov 1995, iantdhq@ix*.ne*.co* (IANTD ) wrote:
>>Andy.
>>IANTD requires manifolded doubles in all trimix traing programs as
>most divers to get the bottom time requirements in need the bottom mix
>gas volume, it is not as confussing as gases of varing mixes on the
>back. Back mounting different gas mixtures may be life threatening as
>it is impossible to see the MOD and mixes from in front of the tanks.
>Two divers have already died this year due to improper or lack of
>labeling and breathing the wrong gas. If you study the history of dive
>accidents you will quickly understand where IANTD developed its
>training standards. It was done from accident analysis, risk analysis
>and the experiences of many of the more experienced tech divers in the
>world.
>In fact on independents IANTD only looks at independents as safe in
>training programs when dived in side mount fashion. You will find this
>true of NACD and NSS/CDS as well.
>
>On END's IANTD recommends 130 feet and accepts ramges from 80 to 160
>feet in training programs. Once outside a course you must make your own
>decisions.
>Tom Mount
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