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| Originally Posted by ChrisP Start of the diving season for many, so a timely warning.
Such an important issue in many accidents.
Mark also makes a very important comment about training. I was never taught how to send up a blob but just practiced and practiced in shallow water. I agree it should be mandatory in training - at least in the UK where they are used all the time. |
DSMB training is included in BSAC training. SD and DL. (Mid Water) but really it needs LOTS of practice. Especially shallow mid water deployment. We try and encourage DSMB in normal use but alot of people only carry it is backup. Which means they are rusty when they do need to use it.
But I must say that as long as you have sufficient line 60+ then deploying from 48m on a wreck is not that difficult if you anchor it etc.
Gary