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Date: Thu, 22 Aug 1996 13:32:46 -0400
To: RLatulip@ao*.co*
Cc: jjackson@mh*.sb*.co*, techdiver@terra.net
Subject: Re: Pony-bottle rigging
From: jjackson@mh*.sb*.co* (Jeffrey Jackson)
Organization: Salomon Bros. Inc
RLatulip@ao*.co* writes:
> Why in the world would you need a 30 cuft pony attached to you for general
> recreational type open water diving??? 

I like the safety of knowing that I have the extra gas for a slow ascent and
safety stop if my main system goes. I like the redundancy. I do most of my
diving alone, so I don't have a buddy to rely on. At least not right there
when I need him. I used to use the 13, but I found that didn't give me enough
margin for a slow ascent and a long stop if I was coming up from >100'. Maybe
I am just overly paranoid.

What do you suggest for redundancy/safety when diving without a buddy nearby?

Jeff
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| jjackson@se*.sb*.co*                                                  |
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