Lanyards to tether children to buddies

sgj · Jun 30, 2005

Has anyone seen or used long lanyards that can tether a child to an adult buddy while snorkeling or diving? How safe is this practice, in the right conditions of course!
And where can you buy them, or do you have to make them yourself?
Thanks

ibnygator · Jun 30, 2005

I've never seen them, but I have to say that they don't sound like such a great idea to me.

kidspot · Jun 30, 2005

The same question came up back in March - might check out http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=89148&highlight=kids for the thoughts about it ...

Aloha, Tim

Air Pig's Mate · Jul 1, 2005

when i take my kids out i normally just hang onto there elbow. that way i can guide them in the direction that is safe to go, they love to be draged round by dad, if it's real safe i just swim out the back and keep them between me and the shore, kids love time spent with parents this is one sport that we can all do as a family soon they will pinch my scuba kit can't wait. hope this helps kids aged 12,10,7. :07:

Al Mialkovsky · Jul 1, 2005

I hate it when I see kids or wives tied to the ultimate dive leader.

Kriterian · Jul 1, 2005

I came in here because you of the title. I couldn't figure out why you wanted to tie children to your buddy, but now it makes sense.

Personally, I wouldn't feel safe tied to anything. I'd rather not be tethered if I can help it while submerged in a dangerous environment. Holding it between two hands would be ok though.

Al Mialkovsky · Jul 1, 2005

If you need to hang onto them or they need to hang onto you, then someone doesn't need to be diving yet.

Rick Inman · Jul 1, 2005

My Dad and I certified together in 1971 when I was 13, and until I was 16 we were always tethered together... hand in hand.

MB · Jul 1, 2005

sgj:
Has anyone seen or used long lanyards that can tether a child to an adult buddy while snorkeling or diving?

Have you tried duct tape?

spectrum · Jul 1, 2005

Making sure high visibility gear is involved for all and low visibility water is avoided is my comment.

Pete

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