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>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? I wrap my arms and legs around the shot line. I clip on to the shot line. I get my John line out and clip to it (but I'm still holding the shot line loosely....what if the john line failed? Assist my buddy. (Very similar to a real situation I encountered, so I know this solution has worked before. Is it the best? Best I've come up with maybe...) Other factors? The cold. Some problems can't be prevented, unless you choose not to dive. As with so many other problems, just "Deal with it". craig
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