Deep-Sea Sherpa

Team diving is best when teammates are at the same level in the water column. It facilitates communication and allows for comfortable diving.

To facilitate this, there are a few useful signals. These can be used during the dive, but are great for decompression stops and safety stops.

“LEVEL OFF”
This sign directs the teams to level off. This can be followed by a number to signify depth.

Usage Examples:
    Signaler: “LEVEL OFF” + “20″ + (PAUSE) + “DECO” + “5″ = At 20′, 5 minutes of deco time.
    Teammate(s): “LEVEL OFF” + “20″ + (PAUSE) + “DECO” + “5″ = At 20′, 5 minutes of deco time, confirming the plan.

“UP”
Used to tell a teammate to move up in the water column. This sign can be followed by head shaking if you want show disappointment (only do this with friends).

“DOWN”
Used to tell a teammate to move down in the water column. Like the, “UP” signal, you can follow with head shaking. If you want to be very demanding, you can point at your teammate and then signal move down (only do this with really close friends).

• Scuba Signs – Line and Reel
• Scuba Signs – Deco stop / safety stop
• Scuba Signs – Directions
• Scuba Signs – Issues
• Scuba Signs – Command Signals

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