Transmitters, Gauges & What happened in the Linnea Mills case? Dive Instructor Q&A

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Time to catch up on all your questions!
Is a digital gauge better than an analog?
What happened in the PADI Vs Mills case?
What gases work with an AI transmitter?
Do I travel with that ridiculously large S.A.D. kit?!
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Transmitters, Gauges & What happened in the Linnea Mills case? Dive Instructor Q&A

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@kristofujfalussy8413 Год назад

I think it's a bit unfair to say that nothing has changed in the Padi standards. Previously any instructor could teach an AOW (or OW for that matter) class in a drysuit, even if they weren't a drysuit specialty instructor. This is mindblowing and that was the case in the Linnea Mills accident. My understanding is that this has now changed and Padi require instructors to be qualified as drysuit specialty instructors if theyare going to teach AOW/OW classes in a drysuit. Also AOW classes that are thought in a drysuit must now include a confined water drysuit orientation if the student isn't drysuit certified. These are simple, no-brainer changes and would have prevented this fatality. Also to clarify, I'm no agent of Padi's and not an instructor. But I feel it's not totally fair to say that absolutely nothing has changed as a result of this.

@danadrakedives Год назад

It was already a standard that a confined water dive was required prior to making an OW dive in a Drysuit.

@mikehodges8286 10 месяцев назад

PADI has lost my trust. I have used too many PADI certified instructors as guides that I felt should not be teaching anyone. Just recently, I had to call a dive due to lack of confidence in the guide I had hired. As divers, we are ultimately responsible for our own safety and need to hold both dive centers and their staff to a higher standard. One problem is that in some cases, they can be gate keepers to diving that area. So you have to be smart in how you deal with the situation or you'll be black listed for making too much noise! PADI needs to police their shops better. I shouldn't have to do it myself. It's their brand, their standards and they certify these instructors... they need to be held accountable for what they certify!

@JohnDoe-ch7ww 6 дней назад

just as an fyi, there has been standards change (mid 2023). Now in order to have a student wear a drysuit, not only does the student need to be drysuit certified, the instructor and any assistants present need to be Drysuit Specialty instructors and/or have the Dry Suit Specialty. Not a perfect fix, but it is change. Not to mention that dive shop is no longer PADI, and the instructor is no longer a PADI member. I am a PADI Instructor

@stevenbrandt5410 Год назад

@james, just noticed in the part of the video about cave diving and wanted to help avoid confusion. Standards are to always carry a minimum of three lights into caves. 👍

@asho2341 Год назад

Thanks James! Just got my first transmitter! A ShearWater Swift to go with my perdix 2! Enjoy your trip to Malta! Well deserved for making us better scuba divers!

@kodysims8845 Год назад

Loved diving around Malta and Gozo!! The wrecks are absolutely beautiful! Can’t wait to see the footage from your trip 🤘

@stevemichel801 Год назад

Ok man😂 you are off once more to the warm, clear water of the Caribbean. So when ever you are ready to do some real diving, the Great Lakes are still here❤

@harrydevil Год назад

Thanks for the shout-out. A med kit video would be awesome!

@zachdenney Год назад

james, i hope people appreciate what is behind the culture of a company like dive rite, who is willing to send you gear to test. ALL of the major companies have plenty of cash / marketing dollars, and run numerous incentives to dive shops to buy their gear... but, the lack of openness to have reviewers like yourself openly review their gear-- that is an antiquated culture that has historically reflected poor innovation and product confidence. look at all companies around the world across all segments-- the companies that put products in hands and say 'come at me' are the companies/products you want to own. to that end, i have almost exclusively switched to dive rite for all of my gear i am 'purchasing'. love my apeks and zeagle gear, but i have found dive rite to simply be more open about their process and gear, and in today's world that is important to me.

@grene1955 Год назад

Thanks for answering my question about dive lights! Love your channel!

@cristianconrads9109 Год назад

Thanks for the forecast of teasing !

@CopyRightJT Год назад

Great Video as always, James. Thank you very much for that. If in Malta, don't hasitate to jump over to the very nice island of Gozo. You will find very nice divespots and wracks there. Have a save trip.

@muellermaxwell Год назад

Hearing about that case really makes me want to cry. The thought that something so tragic could ever happen again is horrific

@robertring6564 Год назад

This case is 90% of the reason I've hopped to SSI for my advanced training

@robertring6564 Год назад

@Steve The other 10 is just because my dive shop/instructor seems to like them a little better, though they will certify me in either.

@keeferdog5617 Год назад

You’re not alone James- I bought the new Apeks Exotec BCD. I’ll be damned if I can get those guys to pick up the phone to answer a couple of questions…

@lifeinthemiddle55 Год назад

Thank you James!

@CritterHunter Год назад

Im in! Come to my new dive shop in dauin and we will find them critters!

@cjudotcom Год назад

I have the Cressi Digi2 digital SPG and it’s great. It’s usually within 5psi of the tank AI transmitter for my Garmin MK2i. Works great.

@joshthediver Год назад

The best save a dive kit is a second set of gear

@jimmobley533 11 месяцев назад

Have you thought about adding a Garmin inReach (or similar item) to your kit to act as personal EPIRB?

@medic8613 Год назад

I'm a recovering EMS professional, so that's probably a factor here. While I expect a boat to have a med kit, I never know what's in it. Is it just dramamine, bandaids, gauze, and a pocket mask? My guess is that it probably doesn't meet my standards for minimum equipment. I carry a kit with a tourniquet, combat dressing, chest seals, pulse oximeter, airway adjuncts, stethoscope, and a chest decompression needle. Aside from the last two items, all SHOULD be covered in any modern BLS CPR or first aid class but are usually absent from med kits.

@sousa1534 Год назад

just wanted to say that I was looking for a divemask and decided to buy the diverite ES155 only because I saw it on one of your videos and on another youtubers video. Companies shouldn't underestimate Reviews

@Juror63 Год назад

This is SOOOOOO true!!!

@timgosling6189 Год назад

Rather than just bringing a transmitter on your dive trip, why not bring your regs? I check in advance and bring a DIN to yoke adapter if required.

@nathanielfoster30 Год назад

I see you cleaned that fish tank, and I hope you and Joe are having a blast in Malta at the RBF4!

@Scubamaddin Год назад

Malta/Gozo is awesome! Enjoy!!

@Will-ol9lp Год назад

Every diver who watches this channel and would like something reviewed the diver should call 1st and put some pressure on them and then ask James to review it. Remember to tell the company yourself to send it to him for review so u might buy one after James review

@Bigntactical1 Год назад

James do you use an spg when using a transmitter? Thanks for your awesome videos! 😊

@MuttMuttOutdoors Год назад

For the analog vs digital SPG I would like to throw in that you need to carry a spare battery with a digital and IMHO it's a good thing to have both. Air integration on a dive computer with an analog SPG is my ideal as you can compare and see if one or the other is not showing the same and then test/repair/replace whichever one is acting up. Plus if the integrated air or digital gauge fails in the middle of a dive you have an analog gauge that will work. Even flooded an analog gauge will get your through the dive but a flooded digital one is worth a rock at the bottom of the ocean at that point. There is a reason why we have an octo as a backup and it's not just to save someone else, it's first use is to potentially save yourself if your primary acts up, it's second use is to help someone else. It's the basic idea of, "Two is one and one is none."

@Yggdrasil42 Год назад

Bringing a backup battery is definitely smart but I disagree about using both analog and digital. It increases your failure points and thus the chance of a failure. Contrary to a regulator failure, in which you *need* a backup regulator, you're not in immediate danger when an SPG fails. You have the same amount of gas you had (and I assume you know approximately how much that was) and should have more than enough to safely abort the dive. Having a second SPG doesn't mean you should continue the dive after all.

@MuttMuttOutdoors Год назад

@@Yggdrasil42 The same can be said for having a power inflator, it adds another potential point of failure and we can add air to a BCD without it. It's acceptable because it is useful. Sure we can end a dive because of a failed SPG but who really wants to do that? I don't get to dive as often as I would like since I live in an area that is landlocked and most local lakes are basically mud holes. Taking along a second source of data keeps you in the water and also can help alert you to a potential issue so you can make the repairs needed before your next dive. That seems like a pretty useful thing for those people in a similar situation. And if you look at a lot of tec diving there are often backups as well for the very reason that when you are doing certain things bailing out right then and there isn't an option. If it's acceptable and necessary for a tec diver the second SPG is safe for a rec diver to have a backup.

@s7ewie Год назад

Wow what a coincidence! I'm looking at getting my first set of regs so I was chaining through some of your videos on regulators and gauges yesterday including the video you spoke of on transmitters. I was hoping my question was going to come up but it didn't so here goes.. In that video about transmitters (2 years ago), you mentioned to ALWAYS carry an SPG as a backup. Are you thoughts on this still the same? The reason I ask is because I brought the subject of regulators up in a post online explaining that I'm looking for a first stage with at least 2 High Pressure ports for a transmitter and an SPG and had a lot of comments saying "don't carry both". I was of the same mindset as you, it's safer to carry a backup, but some of their points were hard to argue with.. 1. If the Dive computer fails, you'll end the dive regardless. 2. If the SPG fails, you'll end the dive regardless. 3. SPGs wear over time. 4. The digital transmitter is considered by many to be more reliable and if there's a problem, you'll know about it. With the SPG though you may not know right away if the gauge isn't reading accurately but the likelihood is it would read high and in that case, you'd go by the lowest (your dive computer) rendering it basically useless. Essentially most people agreed that the SPG was just an additional failure point and the only situation where it might save a dive would be if the transmitter died (typically down to user error given that most now warn of low battery) and many believed that in that case, they'd carry a spare battery and/or an SPG in their save a dive kit but NOT on the dive itself. Sorry for the long post, curious to know your thoughts? :)

@jameshuke354 Год назад

I always check my gas pressure on my SPG as part of my buddy checks. If the valve isn't fully open you can tell as the needle will fluctuate (while this won't be apparent with a computer + transmitter). While the valve shouldn't be closed, it's a good extra check. SPG usually then gets ignored for the rest of the dive.

@willibordus Год назад

What to do after we get certified Tec dive… because as long as I know there is no dive trip package for tec diving that we can join.

@4xpipes Год назад

Not really related to this video. But you should do a video on a bailout tank setup or ponny bottle. I am setting one up and am trying to figure out the best regulator setup for it.

@darkcoda3264 Год назад

What part of the Philippines or dive site you’re going to be diving? Tubbataha Reef in the list?

@jacobkrause1913 Год назад

I’ve watched the majority of your videos, after taking an altitude class, I was very underwhelmed. Could you touch on the subject in a video in the future?

@aftvlog3925 Год назад

Hi james, after seeing people diving with a sidemount and seen videos on youtube make me interested to take a sidemount course however a quick question. How do you deal with strong current diving with a sidemount set up? Thanks

@Yggdrasil42 Год назад

No different than in backmount in my experience. What do you think would change?

@t0rnt0pieces Год назад

Theoretically, yes you can ask the dive shop to connect your AI transmitter to a rental regulator. Problem is a lot of rental regulators only have one HP port, which means you'd have to remove the SPG, and even when using AI you're not supposed to dive without an SPG.

@t0rnt0pieces Год назад

@Steve I don't know that it's a hard rule, but it's a general safety guideline that most people seem to recommend.

@Yggdrasil42 Год назад

That used to be the case but in recent years I see most people choose to bring either an SPG or a transmitter but not both. Transmitters have proven their reliability enough it seems. At this point bringing both is increasing your potential failure point due to more o-rings.

@davidstancomb5380 Месяц назад

@@Yggdrasil42 I take both. The irony is that I instinctively check my traditional SPG out of habit.

@jr3628 Год назад

#askdiversready James, something that came up in conversation about emergency kit and would it be useful to dive with would be a tourniquet. a standard cat or sof t-wide with a plastic windlass as to not worry about corrosion. any thoughts as to yes or no?

@high5scubadive Год назад

Im interested what about PADI standards are either sub par or could be imporved?

@DiversReady Год назад

The short answer is: make the Instructor course and exam harder. Too many people are becoming Instructors who can barely dive themselves... let alone teach diving. I see it day in day out in my location, but the problem is known to be widespread.

@coryfortin6726 11 месяцев назад

Are all regulators nitrox capable?

@crashlvmc Год назад

I noticed one big difference after the Lanea Mills case, my personal professional insurance doubled. So basically, nothing good or helpful has come out of the litigation other than for PADI.

@crashlvmc Год назад

@@Navy1977 on hiatus now that I've moved to KS, but yes.

@ncbuckslayer8244 Год назад

What BCD would you recommend for a good starter. Starting my open water pool work may 20. And would like to have my own gear. There are just so many choices and so many reviews out there. My brain hurts. Lol. My dive shop almost exclusively sells scuba pro equipment so needless to say they are a little partial😂

@asho2341 Год назад

I was in this position not long ago, if you think you want to move on to tech or anything like that in the future, start off with a Backplate and wing, very configurable to your needs

@ncbuckslayer8244 Год назад

@@asho2341 ok thanks. Probably just Nitrox, and advanced open water will be as far as I go with it. But hey, you never know.

@asho2341 Год назад

@@ncbuckslayer8244 yeh definitely! See if you can try both and see what you find more comfortable, I find the harness on the BP&W to feel a lot more secure for me as well as having better trim, I did actually get a jacket BCD when I first did my open water but wish I had gone straight to the Backplate, would have saved a bit of money but oh well, makes a good one to lend to my dive buddy😂

@nitromoose Год назад

Maybe hold off on getting the BCD for just a bit NC, try to test out a couple of different setups if you can. Get a feel for what feels and/or works better for you (take notes on what make/model/style it was for reference) then go from there.

@ncbuckslayer8244 Год назад

@@nitromoose will do. Thanks

@josephdracula7487 Год назад

👍😎🇵🇭🤿! Thanks for your reviews on what you have! Always get a thumbs up 👍!

@scubacro5758 Год назад

8:05 #askdiversready I asked Diverite and they said Freedom computer does not suport IA. Is there any difrence for CCR computer, becouse I asked for OC computer ? Thank you

@Scubavery Год назад

I feel your pain ref kit reviews. I have a small channel and can only review what I have purchased myself. I even reach out to dive companies but I personally think because I am a small channel it’s not worth it . But if you are having difficulties getting products I have no hope in hell then 😂

@DiversReady Год назад

Hi @Scubavery Yeah, it's a struggle. Scuba diving is usually about twenty years behind any other sports/technology industry. They're just now starting to figure out social media strategizing. It's painful to watch. I had a meeting (two years ago) with the Global Marketing Director for one of the four biggest SCUBA manufacturers who told me he thought RU-vid was where his daughter watches videos of cats playing piano. Global Marketing Director. Cats. Pianos. You Tube. I had to politely explain that it is where 85% of his potential customers go to search for product reviews before making any purchase of over $50. He was astounded. And then took no action.

@Scubavery Год назад

@@DiversReady They are definitely missing a great opportunity to show case there products that’s for sure. I just wonder sometimes if there are concerned that they would get a negative review by allowing they dive gear on RU-vid channels where they don’t have full control. Like myself if I was going to buy a new piece of dive gear that’s the first place I always go to is RU-vid to see any kit reviews. Myself I done one on the Aqualung 330R dive computer I received lots of reviews and positive feedback and especially thanks for doing a review which helped in they final decision to purchase or not. Just stick with Dive Rite they seem happy with you giving your honest opinion on they products.👍

@FALCONZAMORA1121 Год назад

HAT!

@YouTube_user3333 Год назад

When your an instructor, you can make your standards higher than the agency requirements. Any smart PADI instructor will have a higher standard following that accident. Most agencies don’t have a high enough standards for my liking. Eg, number of dives makes no sense. A diver test makes more sense. Digital gauges are more accurate than standard gauges. Traditional gauges typically read 20 bar higher but have no batteries that can die.

@Imperia1Kitten Год назад

I bought my shearwater perigrin based off you (feel free to use this comment to justify companies sending you things)

@davidbonas8262 Год назад

Great vdo as always mate

@davidstancomb5380 Месяц назад

Hang on.... If Linnea had done the PADI dry-suit course before donning one incorrectly and believing the BS they fed her BECAUSE SHE HADN'T DONE THE COURSE, she might still be alive today. It is perhaps unfair to criticise PADI for one of their franchises ignoring their course structure when the whole point is that the structure is there for a reason. PADI stepped up and shouldered some of the liability given that the shop where the dodgy decision making and lies originated was operationally one of their franchises, but without someone there looking over their shoulder ALL the time you don't know how they are operating when you are not there. Linnea made so many poor decisions as well as the divemaster in charge, I feel that she was also responsible in some respects because there were so many red flags there that even a basic open water diver should have questioned the information they were giving her as being a no go. That is not to say that the people involved in her death shouldn't bear responsibility for their part in it as they were the legally responsible parties and 'professionals' on site.