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In a message dated 98-08-12 10:36:52 EDT, nathan@nj*.fo*.co*.uk* writes: << From reading various mail items on the subject, it is alleged that the Buddy rebreather is the problem - not the diver. I would disagree with such a sweeping statement. I witnessed a Buddy Inspiration rebreather accident at a inland diving site in the UK. It was during the early part of 1998, during the winter months, and the diver was using the lake as a training exercise. On his descent he stopped on a 6m ledge to carry out checks - where upon he promptly passed out. Fortunately another diver passed by soon after the event and upon finding the diver unconscious, lifted him to the surface. Luckily the diver survived, although the lift to the surface caused him to explode one of his lungs. What was the problem? Simply that he forgot to turn on his oxygen bottle. After breathing a few circulation's through the system, the oxygen level dropped low and he passed out. A fault with the system ? I think not, rather a problem that could of been overcome by a proper surface check. What about failed electronics? The Buddy comes with twin sets of electronics - master and slave configuration, so that if one fails a second set is available. I think the problems come more with divers lack of experience in using the equipment rather than problems with the unit itself. >> The problem is the machine. A better machine would not allow this to happen without a more obvious warning, e.g. the Halcyon. How many times do we have to hear "the machine was fine, the diver was dead" before we realize the machine is not fine? S.B. -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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