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I suspect that main problem is that it would be contrary to the spirit of the sport. It would probably also difficult to actually get working properly.
by frenchy 5y ago
I suspect that main problem is that it would be contrary to the spirit of the sport. It would probably also difficult to actually get working properly.
- giantg2 5y agoI don't know if it would really be contrary to the spirit of the sport. The mask would only provide oxygen if passed out. I'm also not talking about big bottles, but just small cartridges of a couple hundred grams. Just enough to provide some oxygen and block water from the airway. It would might not be enough to regain consciousness, but hopefully enough time keep them alive while the spotter/rescue swimmer gets to them (I guess it wouldn't help in this scenario, but it's not good practice to dive without support). The weight could count towards their normal limit. Plus, they already use gear like goggles, wet suits, etc so it's not like a complete paradigm shift. Yeah it wouldn't be easy, but you could maybe use an EEG lead, read diver mouth/eye/face state via cameras built into the mask, or something else. I wouldn't be surprised if someone with more physiological knowledge knows of some involuntary signs/actions that occur when one loses consciousness.
- kadoban 5y agoA deadman's switch between two fingers or maybe in the mouth might work.