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Since I opened my mouth and complained, I'll also offer a question
I think might be useful to think about.  This is based on an actual
incident I heard about third-hand.  I'll see what other folks have
to say, and I'll send out the "solution" I decided to use (which
came along with the story when I heard it) later.

You're diving on an ocean wreck, depth about 130', with fairly good
visibility and a slight current.  After racking up a moderate amount of
decompression, you begin your ascent.  As you ascend, you notice the
current becoming a bit stronger; when you finally get to your first
stop, at 30', you are holding on to the ascent line with both hands
so you won't get swept away -- the current has really picked up since
you started your dive.  You can't even let go with one hand long enough
to get your jon line out, and about halfway through your 40 minute hang,
your arms _hurt_ and you feel that you just can't hold on any longer.

Questions:

What do you do?  Why?  What other factors would affect your decision?

What could you have done before or during this dive to prevent the problem?

--tab

-- 
        Tracey Baker              tab@pa*.co*
  "I don't think safety is the main issue here...
                          You'd be stupid not to be safe." - J.Comly

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