A crowbar really helps. I dig it into the sand when crossing rows and hook pilings rather than grab 'em. Saves wear & tear on the gloves. BTW, Akona Armortex (Kevlar) are the ticket.
The tides have been fairly extreme. I'd suggest putting on a few extra pounds of weight and completely deflating your BC, keep your head down and crawl.
The diving is tough but it can become addictive. You find a lot of weird stuff too.
Chad
