Changed my mind about using a second tether on deep dives

My dive partner in Seattle kept telling me to run a backup tether on any job below 200 feet. I thought it was extra gear for no good reason, slowing us down. Then last month, my main tether snagged on a wreck and the quick release jammed. The backup line is the only reason I got clear without a real problem. Now I won't go past 150 without that second line clipped on. Anyone else have a specific depth where you always add a backup?

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kai_webb9111d ago

Heard a similar story from a diver in Florida.

reese_hayes7111d agoMost Upvoted

Used to think it was overkill too. Had a close call that changed my mind.

the_susan10d ago

My cousin's boat engine died near some reefs last summer. Took hours for help to arrive with the rough water. Makes you realize how fast things can go wrong out there.