Does anyone know who placed all of the "temporary" #24 nylon line just about everywhere in Dutch Springs that are currently running among many of the unmarked attractions? The lines are well run with good wraps, placements, tie-off's etc., but there are no identifying spools or reels left in place. Instead, the lines have been "permanently" tied off once one reaches the end.
I've been asked to remove hundreds of feet of this line by Dutch Springs staff members at the earliest opportunity. If this is someone's project in creating headings and distances between attractions and points of interest, please let me know. Otherwise, I'll have lots of line for students to use on bolt snaps and for me to use on some aging spools.
The permanent novice lines at Dutch Springs will always take students or new divers to attractions that have ascent lines. The staff doesn't want lines that may lead students and new divers to deeper attractions where the diver will not have access to a secure ascent line.
When I leave guidelines or descent/ascent lines in the lake, I normally ask permission. In the past, Stu was okay with line being left in for the weekend or for a few days if the need was valid. A couple lines have been left in the lake in the past for extended time periods to help experienced divers locate some hidden treasures so to speak, but the current lines are kind of obnoxious in number and distance.
Besides, the new challenge when teaching navigation is to find something that isn't marked by a line where students can't now cheat!
So, if anyone knows anything about these lines and a reason I shouldn't cut them and retrieve them, shoot me a PM or reply here. Thanks!
I've been asked to remove hundreds of feet of this line by Dutch Springs staff members at the earliest opportunity. If this is someone's project in creating headings and distances between attractions and points of interest, please let me know. Otherwise, I'll have lots of line for students to use on bolt snaps and for me to use on some aging spools.
The permanent novice lines at Dutch Springs will always take students or new divers to attractions that have ascent lines. The staff doesn't want lines that may lead students and new divers to deeper attractions where the diver will not have access to a secure ascent line.
When I leave guidelines or descent/ascent lines in the lake, I normally ask permission. In the past, Stu was okay with line being left in for the weekend or for a few days if the need was valid. A couple lines have been left in the lake in the past for extended time periods to help experienced divers locate some hidden treasures so to speak, but the current lines are kind of obnoxious in number and distance.
Besides, the new challenge when teaching navigation is to find something that isn't marked by a line where students can't now cheat!
So, if anyone knows anything about these lines and a reason I shouldn't cut them and retrieve them, shoot me a PM or reply here. Thanks!
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