[rigdvr]

on a different note...yall really use buddies when hunting? I have never and will never rely on someone else to save me. I never push depth or time when hunting and the vis isnt good enough to keep track of a buddy anyway. Even when bluewater hunting in 4000' of water its almost impossible to keep up with another diver here. The only time I have done any true buddy hunting is when being harassed by large sharks offshore other than that we look for each other once in a while but thats not going to do any good in an emergency. However there have been times when a fish wraps updeep and I will get another diver to spot me b/c I am aware of the hazards of pushing it like that.

I understand what you are saying Don but I would have to disagree with you and the Performance team on that one, especially while hunting. Like I said, its almost impossible to keep a constant vigil over each other while hunting, unlike competitions. If you want to know how the story really ends ask Abri, he lost 2 buddies in one day just the way I said. By the time we realize our buddy is in trouble their on the bottom and like you said, then it doesnt matter how good you are.

We usually leave it up to the boatman to keep up with the divers, especially when bluewater hunting, not only to keep up with the divers but to ensure safety from other boaters as well. As for the tank, the ONLY thing they are good for is body recovery, definately not what I consider a safety measure.