The chance of losing one's BC is very, very remote. Wearing a snorkle is a poor choice and a heads up to expericed divers that you do not know what you are doing. Snorkles create drag and are a serious entanglment ris - PLUS - you can't wear a long hose with one - but I guess your training taught you that's a long hose is a bad idea, but planning to lose your rig is a something to be prepared for???
I wear a one piece harness, I'm not worried about losing or ditching my gear.
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Originally posted by sammiefish
MS,
I agree that with your SCUBA finning backwards on the surface is a good way to go...
I think you are missing my point... in an emergency where you have dumped your SCUBA you dont have a reg to breathe from....
If you cant think why you might dump (or lose) your SCUBA you might try to think again... your training has (hopefully) provided you with scenarios which include this distinct possibility. If you still cant think of a reason why you would dump your SCUBA then you might not make it to the issue of wishing you had a snorkel. Remember, emergencies are never planned (hence the title of this thread).
I am not trying to tell you, "you have to wear a snorkel"... (there are no SCUBA police).
Ultimately the only one that can save you in an emergency is you.
I am trying to say:
It is a very good idea to wear a snorkel.
Best regards,
SF
A really smart man will learn from the mistakes of others.
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