What do you call the 1 ft metal pokers divers carry?

[DIVERDANFOWLER]

A Reef Hook

 

[Doc]

Sure I have lots to learn. Maybe you're right????? After 1,000's of dives do you have perfect buoyancy along a wall with a pretty strong side current?

Buoyancy has little to do with it.

If given the chance to pause in a beautiful environment with a reasonable current - do you fight the current or find a rock or something to help conserve energy and air?

Hiding behind rocks is a smart move. Touching them is a different matter.

Would a smaller diameter poky thing have less impact than a hand?

Sure. An object of less square m.m. of surface impression, an object that is essentially sterile- yes- it would have less impact than a hand.

Your eyes have no impact whatsoever.

These are crutches, plain and simple. Slightly less contentious a topic than "I gotta wear gloves because _____".

Point stuff out with a flashlight. If you are that good of a critter-gitter, here;s your chance to buy a laser pointer.

If the current is that strong, enjoy it. Sometimes fleeting glimpses are the best thrills.

Nowhere is it said that you have to record everything you see underwater for your co-workers or to sell while spamming every post on ScubaBoard. Float on by, enjoy.

All of my images were shot without climbing gear being adapted for underwater use- including the Pygmy Sea Horse!

No, it isn't National Geographic, but I didn't kill anything getting it.

Sometimes you gotta kick a little, other times you just have to let it go.

 

[kathydee]

It's all fun - still .

I'm a pretty conscious diver but really think the stick might be a better option than holding on - if you carefully choose placement. No risk to your own flesh & you're touching less of the rock.

Just have to be careful when you enter the water not to put your or your partners eye out - and I didn't think about attracting bara

 

[cdreamer]

I think the divers that use them don't realize how annoying they are to other divers
who like the peace and quiet. You shouldn't be touching the reef in any way
shape or form. If you can't get the shot - you can't get the shot. You'll get
over it.

 

[Doc]

 

[kathydee]

[Your eyes have no impact whatsoever.

These are crutches,

here;s your chance to buy a laser pointer.

Good points! Justification for more dive gear ;-).

You never touch anything to rest? I was taught that it is acceptable to find a rock, piece of a ship, rope or something else without life for a pause.

All of my images were shot without climbing gear being adapted for underwater use- including the Pygmy Sea Horse!

Nice pic & good point!

 

[kathydee]

ouch, the poor smiley looks in pain.

Relax - my post #33 was to 300bar's #30 post not to your #32 post. Somehow I could not quote #30.

 

[300bar]

:lol:

Somehow I could not quote #30.

no you can't quote a quote.
I edited your tekst(quote)in red.If you want to use that as a quote,you have to copy/paste that between

[/quote ] forget the last space.

 

[kathydee]

:lol:



no you can't quote a quote.
I edited your tekst(quote)in red.If you want to use that as a quote,you have to copy/paste that between

[/quote ] forget the last space.

Red quote, green quotes, quotes inside of quotes

 

[RJP]

Help - been spending way too much time sifting through accessory pages and can't seem to find a metal dive poker. Probably because I have no idea what they are "officially" called. My LDS does not carry them and has no idea what to call them either.

They are called BCD's - or Buoyancy Compensation Devices - because they are often used to compensate for poor buoyancy skills.