While on most dives I do surface with the group, on some second dives my Suunto gets close to deco before the rest of the group needs to go up. Rather than get into a deco situation where I will need to perform a lengthy safety stop, I notify the DM then gradually work my way up towards a safety stop depth....all the while remaining above the group. This also often requires that I face into the current and slowly kick due to differing currents.
When I had a bit of line attached to my SMB, it was only enough to deploy it from about 15-20 feet. That is adequate for my uses and minimizes the stuff I have to take there. Carry-on only requires that I leave the kitchen sink home.
When I had a bit of line attached to my SMB, it was only enough to deploy it from about 15-20 feet. That is adequate for my uses and minimizes the stuff I have to take there. Carry-on only requires that I leave the kitchen sink home.