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>>If you can make the decision then you have time to
>>take one or two quick breaths and hold it.  Pass off your long hose
>>and check the other reg.  If the other reg is fouled at least you have
>>had air more recently than the OOA diver, you shouldn't be stressed
>>and can deal with it...

>Carl, this is a good point, one that I hadn't considered.  I withdraw my
>objection to taking the working regulator out of my mouth, if I am the one
>to make the decision.

Ok, we agree this is optimal.

>My point was that I don't believe in assuming that I am going to get to
>make all the decisions, and I sure don't believe in planning based on that
>assumption.

The same LOGIC holds here though.  Presumably that OOA diver will have
been out of air LONGER than you (obviously).  You should have AT LEAST
15-30 seconds to deal with any issues on your short hose, OR, signal
that you need the long hose reg back.  It is still a less stressful
situation.

Now, any ideas what to do if the diver will NOT return the reg you
just passed him or her ??? :^) I have at least one but want to hear
others comments.

-Carl-

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