Quote Originally Posted by Zero View Post
I mainly dive out of reach of a buddy but my view on that isnt a good one. If either one of you have a problem with excess bouyancy or negative is the other going to be able to detatch in time? One bent diver on the surface while not being good is still much better than two. Just my thoughts.

Matt
I agree Matt. There is also the entanglement issue that comes from being tied to your buddy in less than ideal vis. Remember, the first rule of rescue is not to cause harm to the rescuer.