Diving Emergency: My CCR Bailout Experience

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As featured on @DIVETALK, a flooded rebreather is an emergency situation that every CCR technical diver fears. This happened to me during a 68 metre dive on the SS East Point after which I completed an Open Circuit bailout. In this video I explain what happened, how I reacted and the rationale behind every decision I made. You'll see underwater problem solving, communication with other divers, a bailout to open circuit and the deployment of gas for the surface support team *Highlights* 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Rebreather (CCR) basics 05:30 Fabulous conditions on the wreck 19:50 Where is my gas going? 24:50 Return to the shot 30:00 Help me - seeking support from my buddy 38:00 Time to bailout! 44:50 Call for gas - deploy the emergency signal 55:30 Unexpected visitors - decompression dolphins 60:00 Ascent complete - survived the experience! *Kit I Use* Note, some of these are affiliate links so help support making my videos: - Gloves are Ansell Alphatec 87-063 - https://amzn.to/4jDHhX4


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