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Umich Diver · May 1, 2009

When we were diving in the Pacific a few months ago, we noticed than many divers had a stainless steel rod about 12 to 14 inches long and about an eighth of an inch in diameter that they used to help anchor themselves in the strong currents we were experiencing. What we did not take note of was how they were keeping the rod from getting lost. We don't kno,w if they were using a lanyard of some kind or what. Anybody got an idea?

kkgodiving · May 1, 2009

It can be a lanyard which you secure around your wrist. You can add a carabiner to secure to your BC when not in use.

MXGratefulDiver · May 1, 2009

There was a discussion on those in here just a few months ago ... http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/ba...-you-call-1-ft-metal-pokers-divers-carry.html

Take care not to get run over by strong opinions ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

Trompie · May 1, 2009

Most that I've seen has a lanyard on them which they wrap around their hand while diving.

When out of the water I've seen that they typically clip it onto their BCD or store it in the corner between their tank and cam belt where their tank is touching their BCD.

I've also noticed that some scuba suppliers are selling them now in the US.

Hope this help.

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