I would highly suggest not using the airhorn every 5 minutes. there range is about 1 stat. mile, so unless you can see a boat, theres really no point.
I was considering getting a diverite or halycon thigh pack to put a survival kit in, but the peleliu pack looks like a good idea, espcially with the dye.
Also, i think that having SOLAS radar and light reflectice tape is a large advatage. If you can increase your radar crossection, they have a better chance of finding you. (assuming "they" have radar)
strobes are wasted during the day, but after the sun sets and during the dark hours, they are invaluable. My dad was a pilot for the RAAF and has had to ditch over water. they found him at 3am, primarily because of the strobe he had deployed.
One thing i think that a lot of people overlook is water. sure your surrounded by it, but you cant drink it. I think ill start carrying 500ml of water on every dive, perhaps in a bladder to keep the bulk down. better safe then thirsty
IMHO, shooty flares are a waste, but signal flares are a good idea. smoke and dye are better options though as they create a large visible and obvious patch which your going to be in the center of. so if you hear an boat or aircraft, "pop smoke" "roger, smoke popped" "Charlie, we have orange smoke"
yeas.
B.
I was considering getting a diverite or halycon thigh pack to put a survival kit in, but the peleliu pack looks like a good idea, espcially with the dye.
Also, i think that having SOLAS radar and light reflectice tape is a large advatage. If you can increase your radar crossection, they have a better chance of finding you. (assuming "they" have radar)
strobes are wasted during the day, but after the sun sets and during the dark hours, they are invaluable. My dad was a pilot for the RAAF and has had to ditch over water. they found him at 3am, primarily because of the strobe he had deployed.
One thing i think that a lot of people overlook is water. sure your surrounded by it, but you cant drink it. I think ill start carrying 500ml of water on every dive, perhaps in a bladder to keep the bulk down. better safe then thirsty
IMHO, shooty flares are a waste, but signal flares are a good idea. smoke and dye are better options though as they create a large visible and obvious patch which your going to be in the center of. so if you hear an boat or aircraft, "pop smoke" "roger, smoke popped" "Charlie, we have orange smoke"
yeas.
B.
