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Old March 4th, 2006
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Re: Freedivers safety vest in development

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Originally Posted by efattah
Suppose you black out and the vest brings you up, and you're either alone or your buddy is out of range or away. What are the chances that you will actually wake up on the surface? ....I would think there is a serious chance that you will simply never wake up, and you would just die from brain damage anyway.
Not to be a smart-ass, but I definitely think the chances are much better of you waking up on the surface rather than underwater. Of course there will always be the 'what if' factor, but then again, what if you don't make it to the surface? At least it is one additional plus in your favor. I know the chances of revival are much better with mask off, direct air, etc, but just getting the BO'd diver up and on the surface is a big chance at survival.

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Last edited by Stodelle; March 4th, 2006 at 01:20.
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