FrogmanFred
Registered
I'm looking for clarification and (hopefully) consensus on the hand signal to be used to terminate a dive. There seem to be a few options but none are, in my opinion, ideal and create a chance for miscommunication which can in turn lead to trouble underwater.
Firstly, there is the "thumbs up" signal. This can mean ascend to the surface but can also mean ascend to a shallower depth.
Secondly, the is the "time out" signal with both hand extended side-on and perpendicular to one another. However, this can also be used to signal the number 100. As in... I have 100 bar of gas left.
Thirdly, some use the arms crossed across the chest in an X sign. There is a chance that this can be interpreted as the signal for "I'm cold".
I'd be interested to know your thoughts on this and which training agency (yes, I said it!) advocates which end/terminate dive signal and why. Also, are there others signs which may be more effective which could be adopted universally (no, I'm not narc'd).
Thanks!
Firstly, there is the "thumbs up" signal. This can mean ascend to the surface but can also mean ascend to a shallower depth.
Secondly, the is the "time out" signal with both hand extended side-on and perpendicular to one another. However, this can also be used to signal the number 100. As in... I have 100 bar of gas left.
Thirdly, some use the arms crossed across the chest in an X sign. There is a chance that this can be interpreted as the signal for "I'm cold".
I'd be interested to know your thoughts on this and which training agency (yes, I said it!) advocates which end/terminate dive signal and why. Also, are there others signs which may be more effective which could be adopted universally (no, I'm not narc'd).
Thanks!