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My impression re-the mask suggestion was that it be implemented if you really feel you might about to lose it. The weight belt suggestion could easily be done with a standard quick release buckle. Just flip the buckle and hold the belt together with thumb and forefinger.

Of course the best thing is to practice safe diving - and surface well-within the easy range. I've pretty much decided, in the absence of really competent buddies watching me, I'm going to assess my dives according to the 'max-easy' criteria.