[fcallagy]

Jome not having done a comp yet this may not be a valued opinion. I had supposed that a BO already was a ban for the comp or at least that day. I think two weeks or longer some what draconian as it does seem more of a punishment rather than a safety precaution. From a competitors point of view to travel a long distance to a wc and be banned after the first event would be an almighty kick in the teeth. I suppose it depends where Aida ( we ) want freediving comps to go. Pushing boundries is all very well and maybe BOs are treated too lightly in our community it will always depend on the diver and their condition at that time should they be punished because they " went for it" knew they could achieve that depth but BO because of lack of hydration not being used to heat or due to onset of stomach bug etc should they then be punished to such a degree.