DIR Regulator Configuration

[Starfish]

I would think that a BP harness would be easier to get off someone in an emergency situation i.e. one buckle to pull and it slides off?  (As previously stated, I'm just getting mine, so maybe I'm putting my foot in my mouth.)  I know that getting out of my "old" vest required undoing two clips and the velcro cumberbun.<br><br>I agree with the previous statements that knowing what your buddy is using and predive discussion are invaluable.  I also believe that a good buddy is someone very close to you or at most two kicks away.<br><br>I have great difficulty with some of the discussions on the other board which state that the only good divers are DIR divers.  Like any high risk job or hobby, those who know their surroundings, prepare for all possible events, train and practice regularly and who don't assume they know everything usually are better at what they do.  I have administered CPR is a real world situation, I have been involved in real world fire and search & rescue situations, so I have real world experience.  Nothing prepares you 100% for the real thing, but practice and training and situational awareness go a long long way.