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> Is there some deep rebreather wisdom in this 180 foot number?  Or is this
> just the depth you figure you could bail to the surface from using one
> of the 15/16 spheres of diluent?

The only reason I chose that number is that it represents the limit of air
diving for me, which means I could just take a tank of air for a bailout. 
Anything deeper than that requires (for me) greater reliability and
intelligent bailout design, gas switching capability, etc., none of which 
are practical (or are extremely inefficient) on the BioMarine design. 
There are other reasons, but that's the main one.

> PS.  On the taste greate less filling thing: you're all wrong.  I saw a 
> video of the Newtsuit last night.  Amazing!  I've now sold all my 
> dive gear and bought several meters of Schedule 80 PVC pipe, a 
> role of duct tape and a disused salad bowl.  I'll be passing this on to 
> Billy and expect to have my own Newtsuit by next weekend.

I know what you mean.  Phil is a friend of mine, and last time he was in 
Hawaii he told me all about the latest ideas for the "100-meter" suit 
he's working on.  I want one too!

Aloha,
Rich

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