When I taught my kids how to ocean kayak, I had
them each reach for the skirt release toggle with their eyes closed. A bit
of practise and their confidence shot up.
Rick L
ps: you have a pool? Damn.
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Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 9:49
AM
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Escape
Mockup
Frank,
Actually, I have thought about precisely this very issue in an effort to
train my family members under "wet" conditions.
The goal would be to train them how to "feel" for escape equipment,
maneuver within the hull, and escape through the hatch. Having practiced this
under "wet" conditions would have the same confidence building / panic
reducing effect as removal and donning SCUBA underwater.
What I am considering, is a light "open ended" mockup of
the hull and tower, for my home swimming pool. Same dimensions, but a
light and sturdy enough material to be practical, not damage the pool,
and not move around too much.
Joe
From: ShellyDalg@aol.com Reply-To:
personal_submersibles@psubs.org To:
personal_submersibles@psubs.org Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST]
nekton fatality Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2006 12:15:53 EDT
I wonder if there's a way to practice an escape under "wet" conditions
(without flooding your sub.) As a diver, I have practiced several emergency
techniques for different scenarios. I always assumed the psubs would carry
scuba gear for all passengers, mask, tank, and belt, as a minimum. The small
emergency bottles divers carry on cave/wreck dives are not sufficient. I've
never owned one because I always thought they give a false sense of
security. There's not much air in those things. Much better to be prepared
for emergencies with proper training, planning, and practice. On dangerous
dives, extra full size tanks with regulators, stationed within reach, is the
best method. Naturally then, you'd want to have the same thing in the sub
with you.
As for the accident, a blown window will result in instant
pressurization, and at 200 feet, I'm surprised anyone survived. A very
unfortunate accident, and a good lesson to us all. Frank
D.
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