No gloves or knives in the park, AND No pocket or belt knives in public

[judydivescoz]

Love your new picture Don, very symbolic!

 

[Jim Lapenta]

It does have the benefit of protecting the locals. Especially ones who would rob you. Unarmed = easy target. I'll stay out of Mexico I think.

 

[billindenver]

It does have the benefit of protecting the locals. Especially ones who would rob you. Unarmed = easy target. I'll stay out of Mexico I think.

Seriously?

 

[ggunn]

It does have the benefit of protecting the locals. Especially ones who would rob you. Unarmed = easy target. I'll stay out of Mexico I think.

Come up with documentation of an incident of an unarmed US citizen on Cozumel as a tourist being robbed at knifepoint by a local. I'll hang up and listen...

 

[FishOutUvH2O]

Why are you folks even questioning JimLap's post? He's simply acknowledging his fears (many people, not just him, have unjustified/unfounded fears) that any potential robber would choose him as their next victim, and that when he is unarmed he's an "easy target." I think he should be commended for knowing he's weak and living his life accordingly. Good for you JimLap!

 

[driftin' by]

Come up with documentation of an incident of an unarmed US citizen on Cozumel as a tourist being robbed at knifepoint by a local. I'll hang up and listen...

Gordon, it's all relative... he's from a town with less than 9000 people. Anyplace larger, including Cozumel, would be absolutely frightening to him under any circumstance.

 

[judydivescoz]

It does have the benefit of protecting the locals. Especially ones who would rob you. Unarmed = easy target. I'll stay out of Mexico I think.

WOW! When was the last time you went to Cozumel??

 

[scubawife]

If you just can't get in the water without a cutting tool, try a pair of EMT sheers. They'll be more then enough for anything you might encounter on 90% of Caribbean diving.

On gloves, if there's anything that can sting in the water, it finds me and I do get some nasty reactions. I still don't wear gloves. I'm just as likely to get stings on my face and neck as my hands. If you get chilled easily then you'll stay warmer going to a thicker wetsuit, or adding a hood, core warmer, and thicker booties then you will with the gloves that most people are bringing.

There are plenty of places to dive in the world where there are no rules. If you really can't handle not having a knife and gloves with you on dive then maybe Cozumel isn't the best choice for your dive vacations. Marine parks come with rules. Deal with it or don't go.

 

[jd950]

Not being one to break the rules when in Cozumel, I wear dive socks on my hands and carry a dive hatchet.

 

[DandyDon]

It does have the benefit of protecting the locals. Especially ones who would rob you. Unarmed = easy target. I'll stay out of Mexico I think.

Doesn't happen. I moved into town a few years ago, first time in 20 years I had locks on my house, but it's still a Mayberry of 2,000 - so San Miquel is much larger for me, and the whole experience is still foreign, but tourists seem to be appreciated as the protected cash cow.

Good Post Don! Plain and simple know the laws of the countries your traveling too and as Josh said follow the rulles of Marine Park it all of ours responsilbility, also do not be afraid to pass those rules on to your boat mates.

Yeah, we all should check the State Department for every country we plan to visit, but how many do? I don't guess I ever have. Bringing this up now and then here seems appropriate, and I don't think I have ever seen pocket knives discussed before here?

Not being one to break the rules when in Cozumel, I wear dive socks on my hands and carry a dive hatchet.

I really want to carry a carving fork for the Lions...!