The Chairman
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I replace a rash guard with situational awareness and exercise precision buoyancy control. No need to brush up against ANYTHING in the ocean.
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I replace a rash guard with situational awareness and exercise precision buoyancy control. No need to brush up against ANYTHING in the ocean.
However, after the ridiculous scuba tan I got on my last trip, I may be switching to full length tights. (Imagine tan tan tan from a few inches above the ankle to a couple inches below my knee, and white white white everywhere else. Very fashionable.)
Situational awareness and neutral buoyancy do fine for me. The only issue that has caused me any problems was the Moon Jelly invasion here in Key Largo last year. I was towing a tired diver on the surface and one swam up my trunks. That wasn't fun, but it did not make put on any more protection either. When I am in the water I take notice about what's around me.I agree 100%. However, buoyancy doesn't help keep you away from those nasty little hydroids.
Situational awareness and neutral buoyancy do fine for me. The only issue that has caused me any problems was the Moon Jelly invasion here in Key Largo last year. I was towing a tired diver on the surface and one swam up my trunks. That wasn't fun, but it did not make put on any more protection either. When I am in the water I take notice about what's around me.
I do remember a dive in Venice Fl, when we had the dreaded orange Sea Nettles. Those guys hurt and I missed the memo that they were in abundance. I was the only one without "protection" and funny enough... I was the only one not stung at the end of the day. Why? Situational awareness... I had no false feelings of security down there and I kept a vigilant eye out for them. Yes, it was hard getting my eye back in after the dive, but it was well worth it!