Visual reference on anchor line

[Smache]

I'm trying to figure out what I can attach to the anchor line that will serve as a visual reference while switching gases, etc. I'm imagining some kind of giant clothespin, but haven't seen any products that seem like they would work. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[Nick_Radov]

I'm trying to figure out what I can attach to the anchor line that will serve as a visual reference while switching gases, etc.

Why do you think you need this?

 

[BlueTrin]

Are you scared of not being able to hold your depth?

Is that for practicing in an inland site? Just attach a double ender on both ends and twist it on the rope …

 

[InWay2Deep]

Would these work?

We use them for line cookies. Not sure how big your anchor line is.

 

[Smache]

Why do you think you need this?

Are you scared of not being able to hold your depth?

Is that for practicing in an inland site? Just attach a double ender on both ends and twist it on the rope …

All of my technical training has been in Florida caves, so deco in open water is pretty new for me. It seems like attaching a temporary reference to the line would be easier than constantly keeping one eye on my computer, but if this is a bad idea, I'm happy to hear why.

 

[Smache]

Would these work?

We use them for line cookies. Not sure how big your anchor line is.

That looks perfect

 

[RyanT]

If you don't feel comfortable holding a stop in midwater just watching the anchor line, or if the current is ripping, you can just hold the anchor line. It's pretty easy to do gas switches or reg stows with one hand. Just might need a little practice.

 

[RyanT]

but if this is a bad idea

just one more small thing to keep track of. Also, if the current is ripping and you find you need two hands, just throw your arm around the anchor line and hold it in the crook of your elbow.

 

[BlueTrin]

All of my technical training has been in Florida caves, so deco in open water is pretty new for me. It seems like attaching a temporary reference to the line would be easier than constantly keeping one eye on my computer, but if this is a bad idea, I'm happy to hear why.

If I don’t feel confident holding a stop, I would not do a deco dive straight away?

If you are in a pinch you can always grab the line temporarily?

 

[scubadada]

I'm trying to figure out what I can attach to the anchor line that will serve as a visual reference while switching gases, etc. I'm imagining some kind of giant clothespin, but haven't seen any products that seem like they would work. Anyone have any suggestions?

Jon line. Works well on ascent line in ripping current when crowded as well as other uses. Kind of like using a reef hook on the reef in ripping current.