Question Tech signs to indicate next stop depth/duration

[NothingClever]

Said this way, it is indeed more clear and avoids confusion. Thanks for the feedback.
If the diver who gets this additional stop, different from the initial dive planning, is already the one giving the ascent signals to the team; would they then just do A1-A2 instead of A1 only?

We talked about the ascent signs and consensus is to start with the ascent sign followed by inidicating the depth to ascend to but not the duration.
But once arriving at the stop, what are the usual signs used?
1) nothing,
2) just a flat hand left-right to hold that depth,
3) or 2) followed by the time needed to spend at that stop?

Can always show/ask teammates on request how much deco is left at that depth by showing pinky up (+ pointing at computer) + show number of minutes with minutes. But I was wondering if it’s also usually done at each stop right after arriving at the planned depth

Just remember this - simple and slow is much better. Volume of signals and speed are not KPIs.

 

[kensuf]

A1+A2, but then when everyone is at the stop indicate the time.

 

[Rogerdd]

A1+A2, but then when everyone is at the stop indicate the time.

Do you indicate the time with flat hand left-righ (hold the depth) then number with fingers
Or fist closed with pinky up then number with fingers?

 

[kensuf]

give the signal to hold this stop (hand palm flat down, moving back and forth), then the pinky for decompression, then call out the time.

 

[rjack321]

A1+A2, but then when everyone is at the stop indicate the time.

Same. You really only need two signals.

Q: "Move up?"
If yes affirm with move up signal

If no then decline with stop here, pinkie, time signal
A: "I am Z more minutes here"

If Yes and you all moved then
Q: "Stop here, I am X minutes here"
A: "I am Y minutes here"