noj3333
Contributor
Just looking for some Cozumel/ drift diving specific advice regarding when ascending divers (NOT with their DM’s) deploy their DSMB’s. I’ve been to Cozumel before, but I only did a few dives, and was VERY inexperienced… our DM deployed his DSMB from depth and my wife and I surfaced using his DSMB.
Is it typical to shoot your DSMB from depth, if so, I’d expect that to be anywhere from 50-80ft? If not, do divers shoot them on their assent (50ft-15ft), or from safety stop (15’) depth?
The reason I’m asking is because I know the current can vary with depth, I want to know what to expect, and I want to have the right spool/ reel setup and ready to go…
Side note… when needed I typically deploy from shallow depths (maybe 25’ max, but often from my safety stop)… with that I use a ‘small’ DGX spool loaded with maybe 40’ of line. I’m expecting with a DSMB in the current, and a line not perpendicular to the surface, my small spool is NOT going to work well (unless it’s typical to deploy your DSMB from 15’).
Thanks for the advice.
Is it typical to shoot your DSMB from depth, if so, I’d expect that to be anywhere from 50-80ft? If not, do divers shoot them on their assent (50ft-15ft), or from safety stop (15’) depth?
The reason I’m asking is because I know the current can vary with depth, I want to know what to expect, and I want to have the right spool/ reel setup and ready to go…
Side note… when needed I typically deploy from shallow depths (maybe 25’ max, but often from my safety stop)… with that I use a ‘small’ DGX spool loaded with maybe 40’ of line. I’m expecting with a DSMB in the current, and a line not perpendicular to the surface, my small spool is NOT going to work well (unless it’s typical to deploy your DSMB from 15’).
Thanks for the advice.