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We have much more in common than not.
Good post.
Good post.
Gloves from now on!
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I'm nearly immune to fire coral, rarely wear gloves (only for lobster). The only parts of my body that still get stung are the soft skin areas like the backs of my arms.
I've been stung so many times over the years where I can physically grab fire coral with my hands and no effect...not even welts
Joe
I've been stung so many times over the years where I can physically grab fire coral with my hands and no effect...not even welts
Joe
My 500th post!!!!
Personally, I would keep the gloves in my BC pocket and put them on before decending. However, in the past I have brought a "dr's note", stating I must wear a glove for medical reasons .... No one ever checks and it seems to work.
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Whoopee! :yelclap:cudachaser:
Yeah, I used to have calloused hands, too. I don't now, and I want gloves for a mooring line.
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I've never seen someone grab a reef...gloves or no...
but in just a few warm water trips, I have seen plenty of them kick coral around...
Maybe fins should be banned, too. They sure cause a *LOT* more of the damage than any manhandling warm water weenie on a dive boat.
The laws stating that gloves are not allowed on reefs are completely illogical and cater to the lowest common denominator. Wearing gloves does not mean you will touch the reef. Being poorly educated or a general moron will cause you to touch the reef.
but in just a few warm water trips, I have seen plenty of them kick coral around...
Maybe fins should be banned, too. They sure cause a *LOT* more of the damage than any manhandling warm water weenie on a dive boat.
The laws stating that gloves are not allowed on reefs are completely illogical and cater to the lowest common denominator. Wearing gloves does not mean you will touch the reef. Being poorly educated or a general moron will cause you to touch the reef.
Hey Soggy, I think we agree.
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