Idea RE: cave diving communication
Ever had a buddy hand signal you that you've got a backup light on? But you don't know which side it's on. And you don't want to waste precious dive time checking both?
Ever had a dive buddy hand signal you that you've got a leak in one of your backgas valves? But you don't know which side it's on?
Granted these things rarely occur, but it sure would be nice to have a follow-up signal to tell the diver which side it's on. For example, a sign language "L" for left side or "R" for right side.
Problem is, the sign language "L" looks like the "Which direction is up" question. And the sign language "R" looks like the "line" signal. So something else would have to be thought up.
Most buddies just give the signal and you are left guessing which side. An alternative is to point to the "trouble" side or reach up and turn off the light for him.
Just food for thought.
Re: Idea RE: cave diving communication
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Originally Posted by aw
or reach up and turn off the light for him.
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Probably a good idea to know in advance if your buddy has a switch on/off or pressure activated. Would be bad to unscrew the lid on a switch activated,thinking it is pressure activated.
PS I need to talk to you about the article you asked me sometime
Re: Idea RE: cave diving communication
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Originally Posted by aw
... But you don't know which side it's on?
... it sure would be nice to have a follow-up signal to tell the diver which side it's on.
Why not just point to the hand? e.g. if it is the left, point to your left hand.
Re: Idea RE: cave diving communication
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Originally Posted by DeWayne
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Originally Posted by aw
... But you don't know which side it's on?
... it sure would be nice to have a follow-up signal to tell the diver which side it's on.
Why not just point to the hand? e.g. if it is the left, point to your left hand.
Yeah, this would work. Or signal with your left or right hand corresponding to the side that his backup light is on.
Cave Diving Communication
Actually it would probably be a good idea if all cave divers learned some ASL in addition to the finger spelling. My girlfriend is very proficient in ASL and I have learned some as well. It sure does make communicating underwater a lot easier.