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scaldwell
October 26th, 2002, 02:06 AM
Any best recommendations for a nice underwater clacker(ie something that makes a noise)? I am thinking of just getting a little Knife.
Thanks,
S.C.

chrispete
October 26th, 2002, 02:40 AM
I'm not sure who posted this originally, but a little while back someone suggested getting a small length of PVC pipe, two caps, and a couple of ball bearings that'll fit comfortably in the PVC pipe. Glue a cap on, toss in the bearings, glue the other cap on, and you have a nice, cheap, do-it-yourself clacker...

scaldwell
October 26th, 2002, 08:46 AM
Thank you!
SC

weight_for_me
October 26th, 2002, 11:44 AM
FYI...You may want to check out the discussion "What piece of equipment was a complete waste..." Noisemakers are listed numerous times.
Randy...

ladycute1
October 26th, 2002, 12:31 PM
I have a mini Hammerhead underwater dive alert... and I have several friends who use 'sub ducks' --

I don't use it constantly... but it has been very important. -- I'm careful to avoid using it as 'noise pollution' -- but it has been very helpful in alerting someone when there has been a problem, or a fantastic sight.

I have alos been with folks who use the pvc pipe clackers -- and I find that they work pretty well too.

Liz

Dee
October 26th, 2002, 12:32 PM
I use a big brass clip and tap my tank with it. The 'metal to metal' sound carried farther than anything else I've tried. When not in used, the clip stays on a D-ring on my left hip.

Iguana Don
October 26th, 2002, 03:55 PM
Carry a set of Zildjan 16" cymbals with me.

Makes a helluva noise and gets everybody's attention.

chrispete
October 26th, 2002, 07:28 PM
Carry a set of Zildjan 16" cymbals with me.

I guess you could use them as dive planes or rudders as well...

Ontario Diver
October 26th, 2002, 07:53 PM
chrispete once bubbled...


I guess you could use them as dive planes or rudders as well...

Sushi Plates?

EBdiver
October 31st, 2002, 12:31 AM
Acou-Stick U/W Communicator. Works wonders for me.

Starfish
October 31st, 2002, 09:22 AM
I'm not suggesting you do this, only informing you:

When I was last in Cozumel, one of the DM would disconnect his inflator line and use the metal end to tap on his tank.


I'd suggest a clip or fishing weight instead.

rgerman95
October 31st, 2002, 11:19 AM
EBdiver once bubbled...
Acou-Stick U/W Communicator. Works wonders for me.

EBdiver:

Wonder what's inside that thing...any idea?:confused:

Does it float? How thick around is it?

Rich

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