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1. Do you ever worry about running out of air? |
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27% (366) |
No, never |
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66% (885) |
Yes, occasionally |
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7% (93) |
Yes, often |
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2. Have you ever run out of air or come close to running
out of air during a dive? |
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45% (598) |
No, never |
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44% (588) |
Yes, once |
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12% (159) |
Yes, more than once |
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3. If you have ever run out of air or come close to running
out of air, why do you think this happened (please select
all that apply). |
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10% (136) |
Didn't pay attention to gauge |
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10% (128) |
Equipment failure (i.e. blown
o-ring) |
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35% (469) |
Used much more air than
planned (due to depth, current, cold, etc.) |
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28% (375) |
None of the above |
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4. Have you ever been diving with a buddy who ran out of
air? |
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67% (892) |
No, never |
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24% (323) |
Yes, once |
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10% (127) |
Yes, more than once |
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5. If you have ever thought your were out of air, what was
your first reaction? |
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2% (26) |
Immediate rapid ascent |
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25% (334) |
Located your buddy and shared
air |
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6% (80) |
Switched to alternate air
source |
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17% (225) |
Ascended to the surface
slowly |
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46% (616) |
I have never been in that
situation |
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6. On average, how close do you normally stay to your buddy
during the course of a dive? |
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11% (146) |
Within 5 feet |
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47% (623) |
6-10 feet |
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34% (457) |
11-20 feet |
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8% (113) |
More than 20 feet |
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7. Approximately how often do you check your tank pressure
during dives? |
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2% (33) |
I never stop staring at my
gauges |
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62% (834) |
Once every 2 to 5 minutes |
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32% (426) |
Once every 6 to 10 minutes |
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4% (49) |
Less frequently than every 10
minutes |
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0% (1) |
Never |
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8. What is the average amount of air left in your tank when
you start your safety stop? |
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1% (15) |
Less than 250 psi |
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27% (366) |
250 - 500 psi |
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71% (954) |
500 - 1000 psi |
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9. What alternate air sources do you normally dive with?
(please select all that apply). |
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76% (1009) |
Octopus |
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27% (365) |
Integrated inflator and
regulator |
|
16% (218) |
Independent air source (i.e.
pony bottle/Spare Air) |
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10. What other backup or safety equipment do you regularly
carry either on a dive or in your gear bag? (please select
all that apply). |
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78% (1041) |
Whistle/power whistle |
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57% (761) |
Safety sausage |
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17% (225) |
Independent air source (i.e.
pony bottle/Spare Air) |
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14% (182) |
Signaling mirror |
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19% (259) |
Spare mask (taken on a dive) |
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17% (227) |
Backup computer (taken on a
dive) |
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28% (378) |
Duplicate gear (i.e. extra
regulator, computer, etc. left on dive boat) |
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89% (1189) |
Cutting tool (i.e. knife,
shears, line cutter) |
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70% (941) |
Spare parts kit |
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52% (690) |
First aid kit |
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11. How would you describe your current level of ability
and skills as a SCUBA diver? |
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13% (172) |
Beginner |
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35% (463) |
Intermediate |
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40% (538) |
Advanced |
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13% (168) |
Expert |
