[donmoore]

Thanks for posting the article. I thought it was great. I don’t blame Patrick for his view of AIDA. I think he is wrong though, but then again it’s a lot easier to look from the outside and say that, then be the one who was subjected to comments that were not deserved.

The AIDA is a group of people with different views. It is a democracy! There have always been some that were against equipment and technique advances. But it is also made up of open-minded people as well. His mentioned of Tanya Streeter and Louis Leferme’s e-mails shows this. They are part of the AIDA too and their support of Patrick should count just as much as they others.

Anything you accomplish in life will be put-down by some. Its called jealousy! If you don’t want to deal with, then don’t accomplish anything and those people will leave you alone! Sorry, for throwing in my own philosophy.

Of course the writer got a little wrong, and probably more than I tell. But the part about flooding the Eustachian tubes is one example. The Eustachian tubes are usually closed so compression of them is not a factor. Their only purpose in the wet equalization was to transfer the water from their openings in the thorax to the middle ear.

I also agree with Patrick that the whole definition of no-limits makes it not compatible with organization groups anyway. Who can say what is safe for something so far out there? If they want to come measure the line afterwards or check the depth watches - let them have it. But they should concentrate their efforts on the standard free diving disciplines and competition, which they do an excellent job of. Bottom line Patrick Musimu is the current no-limits champ!
don