Cozumel Gloves/Knife

[ggunn]

One more thing...

It's their country and their rules; we are visitors. If we find it inconvenient to follow their rules, we can dive somewhere else.

 

[Soggy]

There are two issues here. Some divers are willing to live with a minor (and I mean really minor as there is no need for either in Coz) inconvienence to help keep the reefs healthier for everyone.

You really believe that the law has an discernable effect? You really believe that the damage caused by 100 gloved hands is even close to that of 1 misplaced fin kick? You really believe that the divers that are going around touching stuff that they shouldn't are deterred by this law?

Your definition of "need" is really flawed, IMO. There are many instances where gloves are useful, such as when grabbing the granny line at the end of a dive.

See, there are two types of people...those that think carry gear to protect you against your own actions and those that carry gear to protect you against the actions of others and the unforeseeable. I fall into the latter category. I can control what I touch (and do), but I can't control what touches me or what I get shoved into against my will.

 

[HammerNoMore]

You really believe that the law has an discernable effect?

No, it is not enforced.

You really believe that the damage caused by 100 gloved hands is even close to that of 1 misplaced fin kick?

Withtout a doubt.

You really believe that the divers that are going around touching stuff that they shouldn't are deterred by this law?

Some would, if it were enforced.

There are many instances where gloves are useful, such as when grabbing the granny line at the end of a dive.

Never seen one used in Coz.

 

[Soggy]

Never seen one used in Coz.

Sorry...granny line was the wrong word...Tag line with a ball on the end that divers can hold onto while waiting to board the boat. Every dive boat in the world should have one of these.

 

[HammerNoMore]

Sorry...granny line was the wrong word...Tag line with a ball on the end that divers can hold onto while waiting to board the boat. Every dive boat in the world should have one of these.

Again, never seen one in Coz. Just not the way they do things.

James

 

[Soggy]

Again, never seen one in Coz. Just not the way they do things.

James

Strange...Aquaworld in Cancun used one on all 6 dives I did with them (I wouldn't ever recommend them, though). I'll be in Coz in 2 weeks, so I'll find out first hand.

 

[HammerNoMore]

Strange...Aquaworld in Cancun used one on all 6 dives I did with them (I wouldn't ever recommend them, though). I'll be in Coz in 2 weeks, so I'll find out first hand.

I've seen them most everywhere else. In Coz, with most ops, you come up in groups of 2-4 and the boat comes to you. Really no need for a line. Maybe some of the cattle boats use one, I dunno.

Who are you diving with?

James

 

[Soggy]

Who are you diving with?

Dive with Martin.

 

[redacted]

Again, never seen one in Coz. Just not the way they do things.

James

I don't think I have seen many boats that did not have one available. While they are not normally used, in windy conditions it can be hard for a boat to retrieve its divers. The line is used to keep in-water divers close to the boat while other board. Probably a lot safer than picking up a couple divers and then having to motor back and reposition for another load.

But you are correct. Use is probably more common on boats that tend to keep divers together and come up as a group of 6 to 8. Large boats with severly restricted bottom time would have to use them more often. But a fast boat with 6 good divers would have the same opportunity if they all surface as a group.

 

[Mawg]

You should really just want to wound them, if you slash the throat they won't thrash around enough to attract the shark....
Go for the leg, that way you are able to swim faster than they are..

I must admit that there have been times when I miss my knife. If you've ever been attacked by the Mexican Piranha, more commonly known as the Bermuda Chubb, you'll appreciate what I am about to say. I used to dive in trunks and a T Shirt only. I still prefer it but now wear a lycra skin. Small air bubbles would get trapped in my hairy legs and the Chubb would sometimes try and eat them. One day, they bit me, Cesar and Ruben on the same dive. And I'm not talking about a little nibble. Bit a small hunk oughta my knee and bled quite a bit. It was VERY painful and to this day, I am wary of Chubbs. I DONT LIKE THEM!