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Justin one more thing mate, it seems you've convinced yourself of the buddy BC so might I suggest a couple of things, firstly DO NOT go rushing to SDS just yet, beg steal and borrow, try everything and then try it again... as much as you're gagging to own that shiny new kit straight away I will bet my left bollock that a hasty purchase now will be regretted later on..
Second suggestion, if you really believe that you can bail out by using the emergency bottle on the BC then try it.... really.. try it... get to the bottom of the pool, spit out your reg, stick the inflator in your mouth and try and reach the surface without getting there missile fashion and without a lung full of water (this does not mean holding your breath from the bottom to the top or swimming the rig up, I mean reeeally try it) if you do succeed, which to tell the truth I'd be suprised if you do, but if you do, then be honest with yourself and think about if you could do the same under stressfull conditions whilst surfacing from maybe 5-10 times the depth that you just tried... I stress this issue because it appears that your purchasing decision may be based on false hope... good luck!
Third suggestion... Do Not consider a casio watch as a bottom timer..
The advice of a single SPG (short hose clipped to BC or BP) plus wrist mounted computer or diver timer and wrist mounted compass is good advice although to get you started you may pick up a cheap triple console which will contain all three very cheaply.... just make sure it's clipped away and doesn't dangle and trail in the bottom.
Fourth suggestion. Don't even think about instructing anybody for at least a couple of years or a 100 or more dives.
Best of luck in all of your endeavors J.
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