Posted by JohnB on July 13, 2001 at 10:18:52:
In Reply to: Related Question. No octo? posted by McShagger on July 12, 2001 at 15:53:39:
the 2nd stage has a much higher failure rate than the 1st stage (sand, diaphram etc.) and it IS a good idea to have something available. I prefer Pony Bottles because if I have gear this inportant fail during a dive, my dive IS over. As for air share...IF you have to share (not applicable to solo) I have found it best in every way to have a source that could be "handed off" AND I like redundance for ultimate safety and comfort factor. NOT SPARE AIR type gizmo's!!!!!!