What is the primary reason for avoiding the use of your primary light at the staging area?

The primary reason for avoiding the use of your primary light at the staging area is to prevent accidents. In a staging area, there may be other divers, equipment, or obstacles that can lead to potential hazards. Using a bright primary light can temporarily blind others or create a disorienting glare, increasing the risk of accidents. It is important in a busy environment to maintain visibility for everyone while minimizing distractions or hazards that could occur from high-intensity lighting.

While considerations like conserving battery life and the effects of glare are valid, they are secondary to the primary concern of ensuring safety in the staging area. It is crucial to keep the area safe and coordinated by using lights that provide sufficient visibility without overwhelming brightness that can lead to accidents.