wet notes???? what to write?

[adam0321]

so I just got my first set of wet notes and I am looking for ideas of some good info to put in them. I know they are for taking notes during a dive and to communicate. But what is some other good info to "jott" down so far I have
emergency contact info
blood type and allergies

and a bunch of deco tables in the back from 90'-115' from :30-:75 I figure anything outside of that I will plan the dive out and have that table seperate, Like the one for orange grove sink. these are basicaly "dead computer" deco tables. i guess some gas matching quick reference guides would be good?? any ideas?

[SuPrBuGmAn]

You can always pre-draw some hangman contraptions to keep that deco time from being so agonizing :/

[adam0321]

But by "pre drawing " something isn't that counter productive and defeating the purpose of passing time?

[icestac]

I use it for logging during the dive, not before. I have used it before to note time and pressure at landmarks on the swim back during simulated bailouts or scooter failures. I've also used it to discuss changing of dive plans with my buddy during a dive. I find it nicer to use than the slate, probably because my pencil keeps breaking

By the way, for the tables, you could always print them out on waterproof paper and keep them in the wet notes all folded up.

Cheers,
Jeff

[MichaelAngelo]

I use it for logging during the dive, not before. I have used it before to note time and pressure at landmarks on the swim back during simulated bailouts or scooter failures. I've also used it to discuss changing of dive plans with my buddy during a dive. I find it nicer to use than the slate, probably because my pencil keeps breaking

By the way, for the tables, you could always print them out on waterproof paper and keep them in the wet notes all folded up.

Cheers,
Jeff

I do the same logging pressure before and after dives. Noting psi usage under work load and deco etc. Part of my log is a running SAC rate per that dive Converting used PSI to cu divided by time and ave dept.

[OneBrightGator]

My buddy and I usually use them at deco to discuss the moronic things we've seen on the dive... and we're usually tops on the list of conversation...

[timle]

My buddy and I usually use them at deco to discuss the moronic things we've seen on the dive... and we're usually tops on the list of conversation...

Hey now, I resemble that remark! I think the last thing I wrote was something like "Sorry, that was stupid" after I did something stupid a few minutes before.

[adam0321]

All good advice. But I am looking for things to put in them as reference

[icestac]

All good advice. But I am looking for things to put in them as reference

Interesting. I always thought that the wet notes were a bit expensive and their purpose was to aid writing stuff underwater. If you are going to make references, why not use other tools and store them in the pocket with the wet notes. For instance, if you print something out with a computer, you can probably make it more legible exile using less space (at least this is my experience). Then you can laminate or just use write in the rain paper to begin with.

I will have to try printing a table out on a laser printer and just take it down with me sans protection. Any one know off hand if a laser print would run or fade after a dive or two on regular paper?

Cheers,
Jeff

[chimie007]

I will have to try printing a table out on a laser printer and just take it down with me sans protection. Any one know off hand if a laser print would run or fade after a dive or two on regular paper?

Jeff, you can print on wetnote paper using a laser printer. It will be good for a few years. Looks great.

To the OP. On my wetnotes, the permanent stuff I used to have was emergency contact info, a bunch of homemade backup deco tables for cave and some cave maps. Printing your own backup tables is great since you can make them to liking (most common BG/deco gas, safety factors, etc.).