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>Thae way i deco when diving wrecks is this: First of all we never dive on >the anchor line because it can pull off. We have always got a separate line >to the wreck that we do the descent/ascent from. This way we can never lose >the line. This line is placed at a spot where it is easy to locate for >example on the port side of the bridge. Ok who is the lucky one that free dives on scuba down on a new wreck that is 300 to 400ft and finds this great spot for your ascent line then sends it up.Add current and low vis you get one XXXX up diver. >If we cant find the line (which has never happened) we inflate the bag >approaching the first stop and lock the reel. Note that we do not tie off >the reel line to the wreck. When the bag hits the surface it will be in the >area directly over the wreck and the crew will spot it. If the boat is >anchored the crew will simply put a buoy on the anchor line and drop it and >then start to chase the lift bag. Ok you lose the anchor and send up your bag ,the boat puts a buoy on the anchor and chases the free drifting diver.The free drifting divers buddy did not get lost or there is another team down that did not get lost ,you now have divers decoing on a permanent line to the wreck while the boat goes after the lone dumb ass.YOU NOW HAVE DIVERS WITH NO SURFACE SUPPORT >No risk at all of losing the line because we do not dive on the anchor line. No risk you say what about the ones that are left on the wreck? Who is going to help them should they need it if the boat is gone. Do you really think this is a good way?Enlighten me Please. Capt.JT > -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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