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From: "Dan Volker" <dlv@ga*.ne*>
To: <techdiver@aquanaut.com>, "J.T. Barker" <captjt@mi*.co*>
Subject: Re: dive contest
Date: Mon, 9 Mar 1998 17:46:35 -0500

>>
>>How do you two plan to have a contest?As trying to get one another bent
>willnot set well in the dive group.We are suppose to set examples to the up
>and coming! Does this sound safe?And how does a captain leave his boat to
>do this thing?(second captain)What makes a diver want to go on this trip,we
>have enough deaths without this adding to it.Diving safe is what this is
>all about,diving to hurt someone is foolish!Let me hear any rules on this
>contest,depth,time,surface time.there has to be away to do this without
>someone getting hurt to win!
>>Capt.J.T
>

While I would certainly enjoy diving some of the deep wrecks in the NE., the
concept of proving our fitness theories, at the expense of divers with very
high bodyfat becoming bent badly, does not sit well with me.  My original
purpose for the fitness thread, was to prevent injuries, NOT to directly
contribute to them with a pissing contest.

Maybe the heavy guys up north who wanted this contest, should try a chamber
simulation, of a typical Wakulla penetration to the end of the line. They
can then discover how much deco time they will really need, without
endangering their lives. I'm sure George can supply depths and times for the
simulation.
What do you think?
Regards,
Dan

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