Ice block while diving

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You could also say that the harness and rope attached to you pulls you away from your gear while your working, making a non issue into a drowning.

I wouldn't take my gear off. I'd call in my safety diver (or buddy) and we'd work it out together. If I had to unclip from the main line you do like in rock climbing, and close the system upline before you detach anything. You should never open a life support system.

I can see pushing it under but I would prefer it come out. It's a nice chair or table to keep gear out of the puddles. I'm not sure if a person could push 33 inches of ice under so it's got to come out.