Mask on top of head - Diver in distress?

[abitton]

 

[Guba]

An "old salt" diver--read that "started diving Waaaaay back when the sport was young"--once told me the "mask on forehead" signal wasn't necessarily designed for panicked divers or even those that were particularly in trouble. It was a signal that something was bad enough that the diver wanted to be picked up (or assisted by another diver). It was sometimes used when a diver simply wanted help, such as a task involving more hands or additional muscle.

 

[lamont]

the beginning of this thread hashes and rehashes the issue:

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=118287

here are my thoughts from last time:

http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=1346023&postcount=57
http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=1346828&postcount=82
http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=1346886&postcount=85
http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=1347431&postcount=109
http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=1348849&postcount=178

enjoy

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

Mmmm... This sure is tasty, buttery popcorn! :evil:

 

[ffestpirate]

the beginning of this thread hashes and rehashes the issue:

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=118287

here are my thoughts from last time:

http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=1346023&postcount=57
http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=1346828&postcount=82
http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=1346886&postcount=85
http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=1347431&postcount=109
http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=1348849&postcount=178

enjoy

but doesn't it make it harder to clear the water out of your mask if it's on your forehead?

 

[Packhorse]

When I was in New Zealand in 2004, all that was mentioned was the following:

• Waving with one arm -> Need help.
• Waving with two arms -> Need help NOW!

Folks, let's try to keep this thread on topic. Thank you.

No thats wrong. Waving with one arm indicates that the other arm has a catch bag full of crays or scallops. Waving with two arms indicates that the diver has lost their bag of crays or scallops. Obviously the diver with the full bag needs to be helped first before they drop it.

 

[kent_1848]

OH NO! I think I might be in trouble I am a Padi Dive Master and I put my MOF all the time when there is no problem, do you think they will fire me?

Can people who PAY to go to work actually be fired?