[Madfish]

Reading some of the responces on here - I am surprised anyone ever gets past snorkelling in a swimming pool - especially if it was up to what the skippers decided would be easiest to deal with single handedly.....

Once a diver is into one-piece harness territory, it is likely they are also into a twinset and/or stages and is therefore on the outer edge of 'tech' diving. Lets hope that they put as much research into their choice of skipper, boat and buddy as they do kit choice.... Personally I do, and am happy to dive with boats such as Neptune out of Dover, (always a deck hand aboard) Smudge (ditto) Aquanaut (insane yet intelligent skipper - apparently) and yes, I am also willing to pay extra for the priviledge.

Speaking of buddies, Terry, where was the buddy when the scenario you mentioned was played out?

Di