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Silt cloud left us blind, so we 'talked' with our gloves
I was on a harbor inspection dive (the kind that gets muddy fast) when a silt cloud rolled in and killed our view. We had drilled touch signals before, but using them for real was a different story. I found that a simple tap code on my buddy's arm kept us on track and safe. Has anyone else had to switch to full touch communication down there? I'd love to hear how other teams set up for these zero-vis moments.
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holly_jones296d ago
Touch signals work fine if you train for them in those conditions, you know? But you’re right that a line is the smart backup. It’s not really one or the other, good teams use both.
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the_christopher7d ago
Honestly, touch signals are not always the safe bet in zero vis. I've seen buddies miss taps when the current is strong or gloves are thick. A good line and reel system keeps you linked way better than arm taps. That tap code can FAIL when you need it most, and that's a BAD day down there. Drilling for silt is one thing, but real murk needs more than just gloves.
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