wrist map

[Tiny Bubbles]

I realized that I was mostly using the slate to scribble down directions before a dive, and thought that taking the map with me would be better. So, I took the DIY 4" PVC wrist slate one step farther. I printed out a map of a place that I frequent on regular printer paper, sized to fit the PVC slate. Sprayed the slate with clear plasti-dip (to glue and waterproof the paper map). Layed the map down on the slate while the plasti-dip is still wet. Then sprayed more plasti-dip over the paper map.

-Tiny-B.

 

[RICHinNC]

looks like it works to me. i am sure someone on here will hate it...call it a point of failure...i just wish my eyes could see a map that small...

 

[Gary D.]

I realized that I was mostly using the slate to scribble down directions before a dive, and thought that taking the map with me would be better. So, I took the DIY 4" PVC wrist slate one step farther. I printed out a map of a place that I frequent on regular printer paper, sized to fit the PVC slate. Sprayed the slate with clear plasti-dip (to glue and waterproof the paper map). Layed the map down on the slate while the plasti-dip is still wet. Then sprayed more plasti-dip over the paper map.

-Tiny-B.

They have been used for a long time in the military but you just might spark everyone else to start using them. Ideal way to visit some of the dive parks.

They are cool but a word of caution. DO NOT make a smaller version for a finger. Trying to show the map to someone with the wrong finger might start a fight

Gary D.

 

[Quarrior]

I realized that I was mostly using the slate to scribble down directions before a dive, and thought that taking the map with me would be better. So, I took the DIY 4" PVC wrist slate one step farther. I printed out a map of a place that I frequent on regular printer paper, sized to fit the PVC slate. Sprayed the slate with clear plasti-dip (to glue and waterproof the paper map). Layed the map down on the slate while the plasti-dip is still wet. Then sprayed more plasti-dip over the paper map.

-Tiny-B.

Awesome idea. I second the eye thing though. lol

 

[miketsp]

I have in the past printed (acetate) overhead projector transparencies on a laser printer and then just fixed them against a white pvc slate or tube. No need to waterproof anything.
You can make last minute notes notes on the acetate with a chinagraph pencil. - Probably unknown to the younger readers so I am posting a link.
http://www.armadilloart.com/chinagraph_pencils.htm

If the acetate is quite dry when you write on it you can also use a standard overhead projector pen.

 

[el-ninio]

You can make last minute notes notes on the acetate with a chinagraph pencil. - Probably unknown to the younger readers so I am posting a link.
http://www.armadilloart.com/chinagraph_pencils.htm

works just fine. If you use paper coted chinagraph pencils, make sure to wrap some duct tape (or simualar) on the pencile first - else the water will couse the paper to swell and peel off.

 

[Morg_NZ]

I realized that I was mostly using the slate to scribble down directions before a dive, and thought that taking the map with me would be better. So, I took the DIY 4" PVC wrist slate one step farther. I printed out a map of a place that I frequent on regular printer paper, sized to fit the PVC slate. Sprayed the slate with clear plasti-dip (to glue and waterproof the paper map). Layed the map down on the slate while the plasti-dip is still wet. Then sprayed more plasti-dip over the paper map.

-Tiny-B.

I've found that "vac-pac" bags are just as good.Seal them in a vac-packer and then you can fold them up as well. They also allow you to fold them up and store them for later use!

 

[Tiny Bubbles]

OK, I liked miketsp's overhead transparancy idea & revised my wrist map. I punched 2 holes in the transparancy, for the bungie, and cut slits to them to make the transparancies removable. This way I can print up a stack of transparancies for various dive plans and maps of dive locations, and swap them out as needed. No need to carve out a new slate for each dive spot. I was initially having trouble with the transparancies getting loose and floating away, so I held off on posting until I resolved that. My solution was to sandwich the transparant map between the pvc slate and a blank transparancy that has no slits, and to put a small rubber band around it all for good measure (rubber band not pictured.)

-Ray

 

[archman]

You can also use actual underwater paper (i.e. that mylar drafting film). You can write underwater on it with a normal pencil... in fact that's it's major application. The stuff's not cheap, but it's the simplest and most versatile way to go.

I never put the stuff through a printer though. I guess anything that could handle transparencies would be okay.