Deep-Sea Sherpa

Cave divers and technical divers extensively use reels and lines. As such, we have standard signals to communicate these items.

“LINE”
This signal denotes a line. Depending on situation, can be the dive team’s line, the anchor line, or a side passage line.

“REEL”
This command can either be the object or an action, depending on context.

Usage Examples:
    Signaler: “QUESTION” + “PICK-UP” + “REEL” = Pick-up reel? Or leave the reel for the next dive?

“TIE”
It is not uncommon that a team member will be in a position to see better tie points. The “TIE” command tells the person with the reel to tie around a specific point or object.

Usage Examples:
    Signaler: “TIE” over a rock = Use the rock as a tie point.

“ENTANGLEMENT”
Sometimes you get stuck. This signal is denote that you or your dive buddy is entangled.

“JUMP”
In order to make a jump, the action needs to be communicated. This sign requires a confirmation from the team before preceding.

Usage Examples:
    Signaler: “QUESTION” + “JUMP” = Jump?
    Teammate: “JUMP” = Confirming jump.

• Scuba Signs – Position in the water column
• Scuba Signs – Deco stop / safety stop
• Scuba Signs – Directions
• Scuba Signs – Issues
• Scuba Signs – Command Signals

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