Backup mask or buddy retrieves..............if neither.... abort dive.
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I pulled it off at the end of a goof-off dive at Ginnie Springs. It was quite a bit harder to get the hang of it than one would think, but I did manage to read my gauges. Trying to do it while hanging off a line would likely be impossible for me at present. :biggrin:I've still never met anyone who can pull that off. Personally, I couldn't focus on a gage that close to my face.There is also a technique of cupping a hand over an eyebrow then filling it with exhaled air allowing you to read your depth while making a controlled ascent.
however, what is the sensation of opening your eyes in saltwater? is it painful?
I pulled it off at the end of a goof-off dive at Ginnie Springs.
hey does anyone know where I can read a bit more about the technique of using air and a hand over your eye brow to see guages... I wopuld like to see proper technique. Is there a thread on this board?
The chemicals (chlorine) is what causes the stinging sensation in the pool. I used to swim in saltwater with my eyes open underwater quite a bit. I found that as long as my eyes were open underwater it really didnt bother me much. If I close my eyes and surface, when I opened them again was when it would really sting. If I surfaced without closing my eyes, it was hardly noticeable.Thanks guys... as you can tell I have a need to know different options. I'd love to hear more about the air traped in your hand above the eye. sounds like an interesting concept. question is does it work.
the other question... we all opened our eyes in a pool before. stings a little. however, what is the sensation of opening your eyes in saltwater? is it painful? I suppose you do what you have to.
You might be surprised how difficult it might be to spot...I dive solely in clear tropical reefs and wear a black zeagle mask. All black.... if it was to fall on the white sand and assuming you can open your eyes and see a blurry vision than I would probablybe able to find it on my own if I had to but I would signal a buddy of the situation first.
I think a tether for either is pretty pointless. Good buddy skills and awareness will reduce the chances of getting a mask or regulator kicked off. Dont tailgate! If you're swimming NEXT to your buddy this really shouldnt be an issue. If you are diving without an attentive buddy, then you might want to consider a small backup mask, just in case. A tether is just one more thing to have to deal with and a possible entanglement hazard, etc, etc etc.I also wondered why I've seen a tether for the reg? the reg will never go far if kicked out of your mouth... and if that should happen you have several methods of retreaval. Practice in this case like anything else is key to keeping yourself sharp. It just seems to me that a tether for a mask is more of a necessity than a tether for a reg. Don't you?