Buddy Line (Poll)

andre.maier@gmx.net wrote:

> 1. Under what circumstances do you think a buddy line could improve
> safety?

None.

> 2. In what kind of other situations and under what circumstances do you
> consider a buddy line of 1.5m (5ft) up to 2m (6.5ft) to be dangerous?

Anything involving water.

Cheers,
Huw
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http://www.huwporter.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwp

andre.maier@gmx.net wrote:

> 1. Under what circumstances do you think a buddy line could improve
> safety?

None.

> 2. In what kind of other situations and under what circumstances do you
> consider a buddy line of 1.5m (5ft) up to 2m (6.5ft) to be dangerous?

Anything involving water.

Cheers,
Huw
--
http://www.huwporter.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwp

andre.maier@gmx.net wrote:

> 1. Under what circumstances do you think a buddy line could improve
> safety?

None.

> 2. In what kind of other situations and under what circumstances do you
> consider a buddy line of 1.5m (5ft) up to 2m (6.5ft) to be dangerous?

Anything involving water.

Cheers,
Huw
--
http://www.huwporter.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwp

andre.maier@gmx.net wrote:

> 1. Under what circumstances do you think a buddy line could improve
> safety?

None.

> 2. In what kind of other situations and under what circumstances do you
> consider a buddy line of 1.5m (5ft) up to 2m (6.5ft) to be dangerous?

Anything involving water.

Cheers,
Huw
--
http://www.huwporter.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwp

andre.maier@gmx.net wrote:

> 1. Under what circumstances do you think a buddy line could improve
> safety?

None.

> 2. In what kind of other situations and under what circumstances do you
> consider a buddy line of 1.5m (5ft) up to 2m (6.5ft) to be dangerous?

Anything involving water.

Cheers,
Huw
--
http://www.huwporter.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwp

andre.maier@gmx.net wrote:

> 1. Under what circumstances do you think a buddy line could improve
> safety?

None.

> 2. In what kind of other situations and under what circumstances do you
> consider a buddy line of 1.5m (5ft) up to 2m (6.5ft) to be dangerous?

Anything involving water.

Cheers,
Huw
--
http://www.huwporter.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwp

andre.maier@gmx.net wrote:

> 1. Under what circumstances do you think a buddy line could improve
> safety?

None.

> 2. In what kind of other situations and under what circumstances do you
> consider a buddy line of 1.5m (5ft) up to 2m (6.5ft) to be dangerous?

Anything involving water.

Cheers,
Huw
--
http://www.huwporter.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwp

andre.maier@gmx.net wrote:
> I'm about to investigate the pros and cons of using a buddy line on a
> scientific basis. In the first step I need to acquire as much data as
> possible.

I am developing the idea that doing deco attaching yourself to a buddy
with a line is a far better way of dealing with a problem if they loose
the plot and start to sink than going after them. If I am flooded with a
high ppO2 mix to would be far better to add some buoyancy and then
pull the line to bring them back up to my level than to dive after them.

We all try to say things about how you should not put yourself at risk
to accomplish a rescue but if you've known them for years, you know
their wife and kids, you will not just watch them sink out of sight. We
should plan to make it safer.

nigelH

andre.maier@gmx.net wrote:
> I'm about to investigate the pros and cons of using a buddy line on a
> scientific basis. In the first step I need to acquire as much data as
> possible.

I am developing the idea that doing deco attaching yourself to a buddy
with a line is a far better way of dealing with a problem if they loose
the plot and start to sink than going after them. If I am flooded with a
high ppO2 mix to would be far better to add some buoyancy and then
pull the line to bring them back up to my level than to dive after them.

We all try to say things about how you should not put yourself at risk
to accomplish a rescue but if you've known them for years, you know
their wife and kids, you will not just watch them sink out of sight. We
should plan to make it safer.

nigelH

andre.maier@gmx.net wrote:
> I'm about to investigate the pros and cons of using a buddy line on a
> scientific basis. In the first step I need to acquire as much data as
> possible.

I am developing the idea that doing deco attaching yourself to a buddy
with a line is a far better way of dealing with a problem if they loose
the plot and start to sink than going after them. If I am flooded with a
high ppO2 mix to would be far better to add some buoyancy and then
pull the line to bring them back up to my level than to dive after them.

We all try to say things about how you should not put yourself at risk
to accomplish a rescue but if you've known them for years, you know
their wife and kids, you will not just watch them sink out of sight. We
should plan to make it safer.

nigelH