wait so bolt snaps are safer then carabinders?
Absolutely. Carabiners are long understood entanglement hazards. We learned that the hard way after some widely written about fatalities.
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wait so bolt snaps are safer then carabinders?
Focus on positive-actions, not things to avoid.hey thanks for all the good pointers, I will try my best to drill the don't panic into my head before something like bad entanglement actually happens to me. The aluminum pointer is a great idea, and I will consider practicing in a pool setting, thanks for the help
oh wow good to know, thanksAbsolutely. Carabiners are long understood entanglement hazards. We learned that the hard way after some widely written about fatalities.
Extreme entanglement is rare. I do recommend having an EEZYCUT trilobite mounted on a forearm.
I've been entangled by the line from a spool. I didn't want to cut it. It was a mess, but didn't interfere with my finning. I have gotten entangled in kelp, but just stayed calm and cut with a small dive tool. You don't need a Rambo III BFK.
In general, stay away from popular fishing spots and you'll be fine.
As with any situation, stay calm, breath deeply, pause, then address the problem. You've got plenty of gas, no need to rush and burn through gas.
Humboldt squid on the other hand.....
From Tall Tales: Giant SquidWHAT the hell???
How many years have you had it? Looks fairly compact and versatile. Any rust? I haven't quite grokked all the different values for stainless steel.I haven't gotten entangled, but I have cut some lines from the bottom. I love my mini-fogcutter knife. It's a knifer and scissors, all in one tool. I have it mounted to my BCD. The larger version is also a tank banger.
Mini Fog Cutter Knife