| I have heard the same things, not only from skippers, but other rescuers.
I have never heard of someone dying because of a failes harness clip, but I do know of situations where people have had a one peice harness which has delayed the administering of assistance which could have saved their life. The rescuers won't know if, had they been able to get the kit off quicker, would they have been able to save a life.
I have done 600 ish dives. Never once have any of my clips failed during a dive. However, i am sure that soemone will tell you of an example where a failed clip has been the cause of a problem.
Personally, i have a break in my harness.
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