Rope or No Rope

[Linze1106]

Which do you prefer a rope leading down or just "sinking" to the bottom?

 

[H2Andy]

in the water or on a boat, a rope is a line

i prefer a line

 

[Gary D.]

Depends on what your doing.

Gary D.

 

[Doc]

Asy Gary D said...

Current, bad viz, strictly work? Clip on and sink using a downline or "rope".

 

[DBailey]

As Gary said, it depends.

If the line is leading to something that will be more difficult to find otherwise (current, viz), then yes, I'll use the line either with physical contact or visual contact.

Otherwise, a free descent is my preference.

 

[fairybasslet]

I like free descents better but sometimes you have to use a line.

 

[matt_unique]

I prefer free ascents but doing NE wrecks you would be way lost in current and bad vis without a line.

--Matt

 

[Sideband]

If there is a line, use it. You can use it for a visual reference or physically if needed. It's a tool. If it goes where you are going why not follow it?

Joe

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

I like both, for different reasons.

 

[Jcsgt]

If there's a descent/ascent line, I'll use it, especially in descending, since it take me a little more time/effort to ensure my ears are clear.