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<< >The death toll in 'tech' diving is eventually going to cost us all >dearly, as the details of poor judgement, or lack of training/experience, >or simple abject stupidity continue to be divulged. If the training >establishment and the industry as a whole aren't seen tightening their >collective belts and raising the standards/their enforcement, NOBODY will >be diving. The risk/utility equation does not favor the sport. I think >we should be able to dive how and at whatever risk level we >choose-unfortunately there are too many who abuse that; people who ought >keep themselves on "the beach" and the instructors and dive masters who >teach them/take them diving...sacrificing the good of the sport to turn a >dime. >> I see lawyers and insurance companies preferring to defend an agency/instructor during a technical accident as opposed to a recreational one. When an individual chooses to enroll in a recreational scuba program, they are not fully aware of the risks of diving. They learn about it as they go. When a recreational diver goes tech, they are already aware of certain risks and dangers prior to training. They are at this point aware that the recreational depth limit is 130 feet , so anything deeper comes with much greater risk. They are more informed when enrolling in a tech course as opposed to recreational. I see this as an easeir defense, so I see less suits being filed, as they would be harder to win. But then I am not an attorney--any attorneys care to comment?? Safe diving, Raimo -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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