Posted by Eins on September 11, 2000 at 13:38:34:
In Reply to: Re: Huh?/Disagree posted by Ken Kurtis on September 11, 2000 at 13:10:22:
Ken wrote
>The buddy system is a not a panacea. Solo diving is not suicide. Accidents happen.
AMEN to that!
Then, Ken continues
>I fully agree that after an accident has occured, though, the presence of a buddy or buddies will enahcne your chances of survival whereas if you're solo, you're much less likely to have a positive outcome, especially in a scenario like this.
AMEN 2
Ken and all, I think both these statements sort of summarize a long and lively discussion further down on this board. A discussion, that I, for my part, apologize disturbing with side-comments I couldn't resist making. But it takes two to tango.
Eins