I can never think of a time you would need a mirror. WHAT???

[tonka97]

I've said it before:

When I dive a location that is remote or unfamiliar, I take a small VHF marine radio in a waterproof box.
http://www.icomamerica.com/products/marine/gm1600/

I have never been left behind but if I was, I just call and tell them to come back and get me!

I always have a small mirro in any case.

Dave

Dave,

I just purchased one.

What case do you use?

 

[tonka97]

"We regret that Ultimate Survival has reported that they are not currently shipping items as they have ceased operations. However, we would like to offer you the best replacement for the Star Flash Signal Mirror, The BCB May Day Signal Mirror." http://www.bestglide.com/Star_Flash_Info.html

Looks good; I bought 2.

 

[Teamcasa]

http://www.otterbox.com/products/otterbox/2500/index.htm

A small 1lb soft weight will fit inside and clip to your BC or BP.

Dave

 

[dlwalke]

A laser pointer would be nice, but do they make them waterproof?

"They" do make a rescue laser that sweeps a beam rather than a point which is infinitely more practical for signalling purposes. Its waterproof to 80 ft. Check out http://www.greatlandlaser.com/who.htm

 

[DiverBeth]

Personally, I always dive with a mirror, it nothing else after the dive while waiting on the surface for the boat to pick me up I can start fixing my hair. And just in case I need it also for a signaling device I can also make sure I look good when I'm rescued.

 

[tonka97]

http://www.otterbox.com/products/otterbox/2500/index.htm

A small 1lb soft weight will fit inside and clip to your BC or BP.

Dave

Thanks for link...

I wonder what depth it will protect to? (or is it surface only?)
:huh:

 

[MuscleBob.Buffpants]

Why not one of these? http://breitling.com/en/models/professional/emergency/

Water resistant to 3 bar (about 30m) and transmits on 121.5 (the monitored aircraft distress frequency).

Should solve the problem of flashing an aircraft

 

[qball]

might as well bring a revolver along too... in case a shark comes? What?

How about diving smart, and not getting in situations where you're left standed in the ocean.

Stick with your buddy, stay with the dive group, plan the dive, dive the plan and no-one should EVER have a need a mirror, whistle, safety sausage or whatever.

Not saying to not have those items, but there is a point in which you become over-prepared.

 

[Bratface]

Personally, I always dive with a mirror, it nothing else after the dive while waiting on the surface for the boat to pick me up I can start fixing my hair. And just in case I need it also for a signaling device I can also make sure I look good when I'm rescued.

True. You never know where you'll meet your intended husband or a hot date.

 

[sambolino44]

Let me translate for you.

"You don't need one because I don't have one to sell you"


Tobin

PERFECT!

Of COURSE you need a mirror! What part of "It's a piece of gear you don't have, it's small, and it's cheap" don't you understand?!? And proven survival gear, plus useful otherwise to boot? S***, that's all you had to say!

The only problem is...NOW I HAVE TO GET ONE, TOO!

Personally, I think this is the kind of thing (cheap) that I'll make more of an effort to get from my LDS, because even if it's twice the price as online, that's only seven dollars more, not seven hundred. He probably don't have the one I want, though. Who knows? I never thought to look until now. Thanks!