Pink Duct Tape

oldflounder · Apr 28, 2010

I use black jetfins. I have 2 pairs of them and some dark blue Aqualungs. I have noticed that the fin color makes a big difference when you're trying to follow a buddy underwater in very poor viz. Last summer I was behind a lady in pink fins. It was surprising how they stood out in the gloom. The pink seemed to burn through the viz. Now I'm tempted with the thought of buying some but I don't think I have the guts to wear them. I notice Duct is now making colored duct tapes. They have a snow white and a flaming pink. I'm thinking of taping some alternating white and pink strips to the bottom of my fins so my buddies can see me better. Has anyone else tried this who can tell me if it's worth the aggravation/excuses to my buddies??? Does the tape last for a while or are you frequently changing it? I tried a search but I couldn't find anything on this subject.

SteveAD · Apr 28, 2010

Yellow is a great color for seeability too.

aquaregia · Apr 28, 2010

One of my buddies has pink Jets. My instructor wears pink Force Fins and has pink webbing on his harness.

vinegarbiscuit · Apr 28, 2010

How 'bout something from this store? Pink Stuff : Tech Diving Limited, a subsidiary of Scuba Training and Technology Inc. , but

Doc Harry · Apr 28, 2010

White is much easier to see. You may also try reflective tape.

Kilili · Apr 28, 2010

Not tried, but duct tape holds up well in salt water. Can also use strips of electrical tape, which comes in a variety of colors. There is also metallic duct tape, sure to attract attention of other divers, but maybe sharks and such also,

tc · Apr 28, 2010

Not sure why the color matters- just duct tape their ankles together and you shouldn't have any trouble keeping track of them after that.

ibj40 · Apr 28, 2010

Kilili:
There is also metallic duct tape, sure to attract attention of other divers, but maybe sharks and such also,

Not as long as you don't pee in your wetsuit!

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knowone · Apr 29, 2010

Pink is a gorgeous fashion statement but will disappear with depth. Cut yourself down there and it looks like you're bleeding sump oil. Make your picture into stickers. Gaffer tape. Byee. Carson.

themagni · Apr 29, 2010

I've got the yum-yum-yellow Force Fins, and I've lost track of how many times people have said "man, vis was terrible but we could always find your fins."

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