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I think a full face mask is a great reason for a manifold
system. I find, however, that most of the reasons presented
against independants are problems with the diver not
problems with independants. A hose can blow on either,
a guage can go on either but if you have a free flow
or burst hose and can't or don't shutdown your valve(s)
your screwed!

I haven't heard anything that convinces me otherwise.
BD

Sean T. Stevenson wrote:
> 
> One key advantage of an isolator manifold system that (I think) no one
> has mentioned yet is their suitability for those of us who frequently
> use full face masks in extremely cold water.  With independent doubles,
> a reg switch is necessitated just to be able to follow proper gas
> management procedures.  (unless the rules are different for
> independents, I wouldn't know...).  With an iso manifold, if there are
> no failures, I keep the mask on for the duration of the bottom gas
> profile.  Granted, a mask/reg switch is no big deal (if it is, you
> really shouldn't be diving), but if I can keep my face warm and be
> safer at the same time, why not?
> 
> Then there are the multiple safety advantages of an iso manifold which
> have already been stated numerous times on this list.
> 
> -Sean

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