MX-Z Rebreather - Open Circuit Bailout on a 7ft/2m Long Hose for donating to Buddy.

MX-Z Rebreather - Open Circuit Bailout on a 7ft/2m Long Hose for donating to Buddy.

As we have already stated, an important understanding of the MX-Z Series configuration is to keep a complete UTD/DIR open circuit configuration for OC bailout. This not only allows us to dive a configuration with ample volumetric bailout, but also to stay consistent within our team and community, and it allows us to dive consistently within a mixed team (OC/pSCR/CCR). By having an open circuit donate-able 7ft/2m long hose that is connected to the diluent/bootom/bailout gas either through our Z-Manifold (Side-Mount Configuration) or our right post (Back-Mount configuration) with a standardized gas to donate, we get all the advantages of years of diving and practicing and being comfortable with the UTD/DIR open circuit procedures and protocols, especially during an emergency. Remember, with a standardized donate-able long hose we can conduct an OC air-sharing event in a single file, or with the recipient on the left or right or even a free ascent. And because it is connected to our diluent/bottom/bailout gas, we can ensure we have the volume to support that exit. This configuration also facilitates working and diving within a mixed team. We don’t have to change our procedure or protocols when diving with an OC UTD/DIR diver. They/we still get the long hose in the event of an OOG.