I got caught in the line

[Attchoum]

I got entangled in the line – it wasn’t the first time but it was definitely the worst one.

Here a small article on my blog about it.
http://www.closedsystemdiving.com/blog/?p=18

[Scott]

Nice report. I have had that happen also. I like your idea about shrink wrapping the worm gear, but I wouldn't want to have to redo it every time. I use tube webbing to cover the banding and about an inch and a half clear hose to cover the worm gear. Works great and hasn't happened since.


Scott

[JCDdiver]

I'm glad you were able to free yourself without cutting the line.

I use the same configuration that Scott described. That is the way the stage kits came from Dive Rite.

[Scott]

I'm glad you were able to free yourself without cutting the line.

I use the same configuration that Scott described. That is the way the stage kits came from Dive Rite.

I am too cheap to buy the dive rite kits, but I stole the idea and used webbing I already had.

[Chance06]

Put intertube over the clamp, 1 1/2 wide. Works great.

[Mark Vlahos]

Put intertube over the clamp, 1 1/2 wide. Works great.

I second this suggestion. I also use 1 inch tubular webbing for the long part of the hose clamp surrounding the cylinder. Stick the loose end of the hose clamp into this webbing to capture the loose end to eliminate that potential entanglement point as well.

[FW]

Etienne, I am glad you didn't have any more problems. I just took the Cave Diving Group practical exam. They actually tie your legs up in line, and you have to cut your way out, and repair the line, to pass. I almost got out without cutting the line, but the examiner had run the line through the spring straps on my fins It isn't too hard to cut and repair the line, assuming you can reach where you are tangled. It would be trickier in a restriction. I have hose over my spring straps, but it is still possible to get the line between the loops of spring.

[chilldive]

[tomhauburn]

Had the same thing happen to me with borrowed sidemount tanks. In a smaller tunnel with pristine clay banks I was unable to get free but my buddy behind me got it free after three hard pulls. I was thinking please do not mess up those pristine clay banks. Same issue you had with the screw not being covered and trapping the line. I now pay more attention to make sure the screws are covered.

[Webmaster]

I use clear plastic tubing from the rack at Home Depot. One short piece to cover the screw, and a longer one to cover the free end of the band.