Out of air - circling shark - then paranoid about DCS!!!

[Scott L]

1. Don't drop your fish. Giving up fish to aggressive sharks teaches them that divers are a source of food.

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He was in a near emergency. The sharks that frequent wrecks are already well versed with spearfishing activity...

 

[Scott L]

Actually - I came within 1 second of dropping the gun - And probably should have. If my buddy wasnt within arms reach I would have left the gun.

No need to lose your gun. These spearfloat bags are perfect for the purpose of floating-up fish or the entire assemblage of gun and tethered shaft including fish. Hopefully the crew on the bridge will keep an eye trained on it's whereabouts.

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Im also never going in again without SIGNIFICANTLY more air even if I dont plan on using it. Those tanks only filled to 2400 were only holding about 88 - that plus the short filled 19's and I was not carrying enough. I should have rented when they said they wouldnt fill past 2400 - but then again, knowing that sharks and current can come out of nowhere, I probably should have turned the dive quicker. I felt what I guess was a false sense of security knowing the anchor line was so close.

At home I get my LP95's filled up to hold 118 of air - that plus the 30 (a full 30 instead of a short 19) with verified pony numbers should do the trick. Im also looking at a couple HP130s for deeper dives. Maybe, Maybe - I might turn my LP 95s into doubles - but I doubt it.

Good observation with regard to increased backgas. Sell the LP95's and aquire either HP119's or HP130's. I often read of the limited fills provided by NC fill stations. I could be wrong but I am guessing there is a tec oriented operation who offers proper fills in the region. It's a difficult process to locate and acquire but it can be done with VIP's & building a relationship.

Spearfising from charter operations including fixed moorings is tough. Scooters like the Apollo AV1's may be an answer. Also, every diver at your level should carry a cylinder pressure checker & check all tanks before gearing up. Good luck!