These statistics probably refer to the widespread use of the Poseidon
Odin first stage.  The second is crap.

-Sean
DIR(ODDIAA)


On Mon, 22 Feb 1999 16:09:36 +0900, DERYK LANGLAIS wrote:

>
>Excuse me, I've got a question.  I'm just starting to look in to geting
>my feet wet (pun intended, no applause please) in tech diving.  I've got
>my divemasters cert. and am looking at nitrox certification as my next
>step.  Obviously, I am not even close to being able to form an opinion
>on the ongoing rebreather debate.  However, my question is about
>equipment.  I bought my regulator about 10 years ago, a Posieon Odin.  I
>have since learned that the Odin's design is potentially dangerous due
>to its upstream valve.  This would, I should think, make it a poor
>choice for technical diving.  (ANY diving for that matter.)  However,
>Posiedon claims that "90% of technical divers use a Poseidon regulator".
>Is this true?  And if so, why?  Although I have had few problems with my
>regulator after hundreds of open water dives, I'd like to hear what you
>guys think.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Deryk
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