Don't you just love YD - people who don't drive boats telling skippers how to do it - and people who don't dive one piece harnesses telling those who do why they don't work.
It's right to give consideration to rescue when you set up your kit. It's responsible to consider how you would rescue your buddy, or how the boat will get you back on board in case of emergency.
Rescuing people from the water is bloody hard and anyone who thinks that they have all the answers is just deluding themselves. Can I draw your attenion to Helen's report where a two man crew (well woman) dragged an unconsious diver from the water, couldn't locate a clip, used a D ring instead to winch the diver on board which broke off - I'm guessing it was sewn on. Frustrating, terrifying at the time I guess - hats off to Helen and Hazel for coping anyway with such a terrific outcome. (
link here)
I'm not using this example to justify a one piece harness, or to justify D rings which aren't sewn on - just to point out that it's easy to sit at home and ponitficate that clips are better and easier to use - but on the day those who have to get you out may find otherwise. My harness can have as many breaks in it as you like in an emergency as it can be cut wherever necessary - but it will not break or fail until it's cut. I like it that way as I'm rather attached to having gas on my back stay there until I choose otherwise
