OP
What about finger-walking in those situations? Too much silt?
Miss my Carrying Strap
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Soggy
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redhatmama:
What is finger walking?
xiSkiGuy
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Gotcha. Thanks.Soggy:
Soggy
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Another use for the modified flutter kick is when you and your buddy get a little too close, or are required to swim side-by-side very closely. The frog and modified frog kicks require a lot of horizontal space to use effectively, whereas the modified flutter only requires vertical space.
OP
Finger-walking - I've not seen it done in a wreck as I'm not a wreck diver, but I understand it is popular with the NE wreck divers. I've seen it done and done it in tight swimthroughs. You need good bouyancy control to do it. While neutral and hugging the bottom, put index finger into the sand and pull yourself forward, then repeat with the other hand. Needless to say, keep your knees bent and feet stationary and off the bottom. Works well in places like Devil's Throat.
Soggy
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redhatmama:
I'd rather keep my hands to myself and kick in a manner that is both more efficient and less likely to destroy visibility. Sand is not silt. Silt provides very little friction, thus wouldn't allow you to get much 'grip'. Obviously, there are times, especially going through doorways, where pulling yourself along is a better option, but whenever possible, it's best to keep your hands to yourself.
Tamas
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xiSkiGuy:
another bites the dust!!!!
The reason I made the strap was to simply enhance my laziness! I wasn't going to bothered to play around with the tank each time so I slapped the strap on there - done, perfect each time and no need to mark up anything. After all that requires more effort to do then this strap.
redhatmama:
you can get it in any hardware store, camping store...heck Walmart probably has it....it's original intend was for a quick release on an old backpack of mine....most sleeping bags even have them
Soggy
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Tamas:
I don't have a strap or a mark and mine is always perfect each time, too
. Is it that hard to eyeball where you need your tank!?
xiSkiGuy
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Don't count me out yet. I like my heretical Smart TEC, BWOD, and Matrix LTD too much to drink any kool-aid. However, the skills, buddy awareness, and concepts are very valid and worth a look at. Even if some GUE trained folks wouldn't recommend cherry picking the philosophy, I sure do.Tamas:
Tamas
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Soggy:I don't have a strap or a mark and mine is always perfect each time, too
No it's not hard at all...but why guess and sweat it if you don't have to. This way it's perfect all the time and it cuts exactly 28.36454 seconds off my gearing up time
I change my gear to suit ME! and not me to suit my gear - I am a D.I.M.W. diver!
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