I have been diving for over thirty years.
There have been a few close calls during that time.
Here are three things I have learnt to always have on me.
#1: Diving Knife
- Not for sharks, clearly.
- Primarily to escape entanglement in rope or fishing line.
- I use a Rob Allen X Blade System.
- Super slimline and easy to take on and off.
#2: Emergency Diver Alert Marker (DAM):
- Getting lost at sea or nearly run over by a boat is not optimal.
- I have experience of both.
- I use a Halycon Closed Circuit Diver Alert Marker.
- It sits in a small pouch attached to my weight belt.
#3: Signalling Mirror:
- The best way to attract the attention of a distant boat or plane when lost at sea is with a signalling mirror,
- Whistles are useless as engine noise drowns them out
- I use a simple signalling mirror bought from Amazon
- It is kept in the same pouch as my diver alert marker
If you are into diving, I strongly advise making these three things a non -non-negotiable EDDC, or "everyday dive carry"
Links to what I use below.
https://www.roballen.co.za/?product=x-blade
https://halcyon.net/33-closed-circuit-dam-1-m-33-ft-tall-and-27-kg-6-lb-lift,396,en
https://www.amazon.com/Survival-Military-Emergency-Elf-Adventure/dp/B075SMDRQK?th=1
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