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Ice Diving Technique
I am in the process of putting together a set of ice diving equipment (more specifically harnesses and safety lines) for the upcoming winter diving season. During my research, I discovered that there are many configurations for tethering a dive pair to the surface. All of which seem safe and appropriate for different circumstances. I would like to know if anyone has had experience using any of the configurations listed below and if you can outline your successes or challenges (advantages or disadvantages) with that system.
The first technique has each diver tethered to the surface with a different surface support person monitoring each line independently.
The second method has a single support person monitoring one line that splits into a Y near the divers. The maximum separation between the divers is about 20 feet.
The last method also has a single support person monitoring one line that was attached to one diver then continues (in series, if you will) to a second diver with a maximum distance of about 20 feet between them.
Please feel free to add to my list of methods as I sure that are many more. Please be sure to add your comments about success and challenges.
I am also interested to know what type of harness you use. Did you purchase it, if so what and where or did you make it. Photos would be great.
For the record: I use one of these systems listed when I train others, however, I would prefer to leave my opinions out of the conversation for now.
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I am in the process of putting together a set of ice diving equipment (more specifically harnesses and safety lines) for the upcoming winter diving season. During my research, I discovered that there are many configurations for tethering a dive pair to the surface. All of which seem safe and appropriate for different circumstances. I would like to know if anyone has had experience using any of the configurations listed below and if you can outline your successes or challenges (advantages or disadvantages) with that system.
The first technique has each diver tethered to the surface with a different surface support person monitoring each line independently.
The second method has a single support person monitoring one line that splits into a Y near the divers. The maximum separation between the divers is about 20 feet.
The last method also has a single support person monitoring one line that was attached to one diver then continues (in series, if you will) to a second diver with a maximum distance of about 20 feet between them.
Please feel free to add to my list of methods as I sure that are many more. Please be sure to add your comments about success and challenges.
I am also interested to know what type of harness you use. Did you purchase it, if so what and where or did you make it. Photos would be great.
For the record: I use one of these systems listed when I train others, however, I would prefer to leave my opinions out of the conversation for now.
Westwinds