Dive knifes still not allowed?

[KlixTrio]

Cant find any recent discussions about this ban...Is still is still in place? last post I could find was from 2011 which said it was. Some people also say not to carry any knifes, even small ones because you can be charged? Is it even worth it to bring on the dive? Thanks!

 

[northernone]

First I've heard of it,

I haven't seen many people with knives when within the marine park and never a DM. Only a few divers with line cutters or other small blades.

Something sharp for handling entanglement hazards is basic safety gear according to most training agencies.

Interested to hear the other replies.

Great question!
Cameron

 

[KlixTrio]

First I've heard of it, haven't seen people with knives come to think of it when within the marine park. A few people with line cutters or dir knives though.
Something sharp along least for safety.

Interesting to hear.
Cameron

Good to know. Was referring to something like this:Scuba Knife, Scuba Shears, Dive Gloves in Cozumel???

 

[northernone]

Good to know. Was referring to something like this:Scuba Knife, Scuba Shears, Dive Gloves in Cozumel???

Good link, I wouldn't be surprised. I have a friend who was hassled by a dm for wearing gloves. And I know reef hooks are a no no. Again, all within the marine park where most boats go.

Regards,
Cameron

 

[gypsyjim]

Marine Park Regulations and Cozumel Dive Guide and Log Book

The park rules state no gloves or knives.
I have never dived without at least one knife, and usually, plus a second cutting tool, and we have dived Coz often, with no one noticing or saying a word.

Be discrete, and keep it small and stowed.

 

[northernone]

Marine Park Regulations and Cozumel Dive Guide and Log Book
Be discrete, and keep it small and stowed.

 

[KlixTrio]

Gotcha

 

[cicopo]

Marine park rules forbid knives & in over 500 tanks of diving within the park I have never seen something that needed cutting because it could be considered a safety risk to us. It is also illegal to carry a knife in Mexico

DON'T carry a knife in Mexico - Cozumel Forum - TripAdvisor

 

[The Chairman]

I never dive without an EEZY Cut.

 

[RayfromTX]

I was doing a night dive in coz. The DM started trying to untie a rope that was about 25 feet long from a bag of sand that was littering the reef. My ezcut made quick work of the thing. Coil of rope in one pocket and cut up empty bag in another. On surfacing the DM told me that the captain had told him before we splashed that he had lost one of his mooring lines. He was happy when we surfaced with one. snip snip