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Old 26-08-04, 03:38 PM
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Whilst I agree that your life is your own and all that, it is hard to believe the guy knew what he was actually risking, because if he did, he wouldn't have done it. 100 mtrs on a single AL80 results in a ppo2 of 2.31 and a consumption of 165 ltrs per minute with only 2200 litres available. Plus mandatory deco on that dive.

Yes, he has the right to dive, but surely the industry has a duty of care to make sure they know the risks they are taking.

In the meantime, sadly, the powers that be don't view the situation as we do, and as AndyP states, it might jeopardise other, eminently more sensible divers, doing the dives properly.


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