Why do tech-divers wear black?

[texdiveguy]

Because there is no other good alternative.

 

[Ben_ca]

We'll let's see:

Fins: Most Tech guys wear Jets - Only in black (in the US)

Wings: Most of the manufacturers make their wings in black, of the ones that aren't black the wear and age show up faster on the colored ones... affecting the resale values

Drysuits: The same issues with the wings. The fading and wear.... Like Peter said other than figuring out which one is yours color really doesn't serve much purpose as everything looks the same at depth

 

[rainman_02]

Ben, quit lying. All your stuff is pink.

 

[Ben_ca]

Ben, quit lying. All your stuff is pink.

It used to be red...

next time I'm buying black

 

[Scubadude773]

Even though we always wear black, we can never escape those darn blue drysuit gloves..
Robb

 

[divinginn]

I had to buy some orange florescent gloves just to be different,also helps my buddies to see hand signals.

 

[JS1scuba]

For the most part most diving equipment that's designed for high performance use comes in black. However, cylinders come in white, wings can come in orange, pink, blue, and red. Masks come in a variety of colors. Surface marker bouys are in yellow and orange. We manufacture back plates and spools in a variety of colors including, neon pink, yellow, green, candy red, blue, purple and other colors as well. You can also get dry suits in a variety of colors too.

Black ......... it's the new black!

Cheers

 

[Hockeynut]

It's from Muskie fisherman. When it come's to lure choice, the rule is, "Any color's good, as long as it's black!"

 

[D_B]

The actual reason for choosing black gear is to facilitate optimal streamlining and minimalization. The "color" black is actually the absence of all color. Since color doesn't bring anything to the dive why lug it around? By utilizing black we eliminate unneccesary drag and clutter caused by non-blackness, thereby maximizing safety, efficiency and enjoyment.

LOL, Color Drag ...
.... Dang, that all sounds so sensable ... :11:

 

[Flightlead]

I had to buy some orange florescent gloves just to be different,also helps my buddies to see hand signals.

like getting flipped the bird......when we diving again Mark?