Okay I'm not talking about that group of extinct marine arachnomorph arthropods, but the cutting device......ya I looked that up, I'm not that smart!
Actually I think my title should have been "How often do you use one", or any other type of cutting device?
I am relatively new to the hobby and whilst I understand the need to carry a cutting device "just incase", how often does one really need it?
I see mixed signals when it comes from the more experienced diver, "you can always spot a noob from all the stuff he/she carries", to "you noobs should be carrying more kit, especially two cutting devices"?
Whereabouts are you running into the need to use one, and has it really been a "life or death situation", or more of a "I should clean that up so some fish doesn't get caught on it" scenario?
My goal is to find the proper balance between being a smart new diver versus looking like a new diver with a smart new kit.
Thanks for taking the time to reply and share your stories, I truly value your opinions.
Actually I think my title should have been "How often do you use one", or any other type of cutting device?
I am relatively new to the hobby and whilst I understand the need to carry a cutting device "just incase", how often does one really need it?
I see mixed signals when it comes from the more experienced diver, "you can always spot a noob from all the stuff he/she carries", to "you noobs should be carrying more kit, especially two cutting devices"?
Whereabouts are you running into the need to use one, and has it really been a "life or death situation", or more of a "I should clean that up so some fish doesn't get caught on it" scenario?
My goal is to find the proper balance between being a smart new diver versus looking like a new diver with a smart new kit.
Thanks for taking the time to reply and share your stories, I truly value your opinions.