Pink Duct Tape

[oldflounder]

I use black jetfins. I have 2 pairs of them and some dark blue Aqualungs. I have noticed that the fin color makes a big difference when you're trying to follow a buddy underwater in very poor viz. Last summer I was behind a lady in pink fins. It was surprising how they stood out in the gloom. The pink seemed to burn through the viz. Now I'm tempted with the thought of buying some but I don't think I have the guts to wear them. I notice Duct is now making colored duct tapes. They have a snow white and a flaming pink. I'm thinking of taping some alternating white and pink strips to the bottom of my fins so my buddies can see me better. Has anyone else tried this who can tell me if it's worth the aggravation/excuses to my buddies??? Does the tape last for a while or are you frequently changing it? I tried a search but I couldn't find anything on this subject.

 

[SteveAD]

Yellow is a great color for seeability too.

 

[aquaregia]

One of my buddies has pink Jets. My instructor wears pink Force Fins and has pink webbing on his harness.

 

[vinegarbiscuit]

How 'bout something from this store? Pink Stuff : Tech Diving Limited, a subsidiary of Scuba Training and Technology Inc. , but

 

[Doc Harry]

White is much easier to see. You may also try reflective tape.

 

[Kilili]

Not tried, but duct tape holds up well in salt water. Can also use strips of electrical tape, which comes in a variety of colors. There is also metallic duct tape, sure to attract attention of other divers, but maybe sharks and such also,

 

[tc]

Not sure why the color matters- just duct tape their ankles together and you shouldn't have any trouble keeping track of them after that.

 

[ibj40]

There is also metallic duct tape, sure to attract attention of other divers, but maybe sharks and such also,

Not as long as you don't pee in your wetsuit!

 

[knowone]

Pink is a gorgeous fashion statement but will disappear with depth. Cut yourself down there and it looks like you're bleeding sump oil. Make your picture into stickers. Gaffer tape. Byee. Carson.

 

[themagni]

I've got the yum-yum-yellow Force Fins, and I've lost track of how many times people have said "man, vis was terrible but we could always find your fins."