why cant my buddy stay away

martyqdc · January 15th, 2008, 09:47 AM

here is a question for the great minds out there. How many off us have to keep nudging our buddys away from us on a deco stop. Its like there is magnets attached to eachone off us. Has anyone got a idea why this happens? Just remember there's never a dumb question!

MarkP · January 15th, 2008, 10:27 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by martyqdc)

here is a question for the great minds out there. How many off us have to keep nudging our buddys away from us on a deco stop. Its like there is magnets attached to eachone off us. Has anyone got a idea why this happens? Just remember there's never a dumb question!

Assuming you're facing each other, it's usually because you're not perfectly still (but there's no need to be). This results in you swimming towards each other. Also, if you have a blob it can sometimes drag you at a slightly different speed to the water you're actually in.

Just fin backwards a couple of strokes if you get too close.

LCF · January 15th, 2008, 05:38 PM

If you're in current, the current can hit your buddy and push him toward you; you'd think you'd get pushed away at the same rate, but if you're in the shelter of his "current shadow", that may not happen.

But the most likely explanation, if you're facing one another, is that you're both finning to remain stable, and even a tiny amount of that will push you toward one another.

Ascents are one of the places where back-kicking shows its value

*JGrogan* · January 15th, 2008, 05:39 PM

Maybe he just likes you

Seriously, LCF's answer is correct. The only way you can be sure it doesn't happen is if you both face into the current alongside each other.

Quote: (Originally Posted by martyqdc)

here is a question for the great minds out there. How many off us have to keep nudging our buddys away from us on a deco stop. Its like there is magnets attached to eachone off us. Has anyone got a idea why this happens? Just remember there's never a dumb question!

caverkevin · January 16th, 2008, 03:14 AM

Four words..... BIG, HUGE LEG KNIFE

Pull out something like the Poseidon Master knife, make a few threatening gestures and your buddy will learn to keep some distance.

Cheers!!

Kevin

martyqdc · January 16th, 2008, 08:10 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by LCF)

If you're in current, the current can hit your buddy and push him toward you; you'd think you'd get pushed away at the same rate, but if you're in the shelter of his "current shadow", that may not happen.

But the most likely explanation, if you're facing one another, is that you're both finning to remain stable, and even a tiny amount of that will push you toward one another.

Ascents are one of the places where back-kicking shows its value

That sounds like the right answer, funny how simple things are when its spelt out thanks mate.

martyqdc · January 16th, 2008, 08:11 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by caverkevin)

Four words..... BIG, HUGE LEG KNIFE

Pull out something like the Poseidon Master knife, make a few threatening gestures and your buddy will learn to keep some distance.

Cheers!!

Kevin

lol i will try that one mate thanks

***EBT*** · January 17th, 2008, 01:57 PM

Drivel. You're all falling for doctrine. Its obviously moth gene's, try turning out your light, or if it gets too bad one of those electrical bug zappers should do the trick.

January 15th, 2008, 09:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
martyqdc(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queenscliff ,Victoria,Australia Posts: 97	why cant my buddy stay away here is a question for the great minds out there. How many off us have to keep nudging our buddys away from us on a deco stop. Its like there is magnets attached to eachone off us. Has anyone got a idea why this happens? Just remember there's never a dumb question!

January 15th, 2008, 05:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
LCF(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 623	If you're in current, the current can hit your buddy and push him toward you; you'd think you'd get pushed away at the same rate, but if you're in the shelter of his "current shadow", that may not happen. But the most likely explanation, if you're facing one another, is that you're both finning to remain stable, and even a tiny amount of that will push you toward one another. Ascents are one of the places where back-kicking shows its value __________________ check out www.divematrix.com "So, it's a good thing to always do the drills the same way . . . but in real life you need to act the right way, whatever that happens to be." LauNar

January 15th, 2008, 10:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
MarkP(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 31	Quote: (Originally Posted by martyqdc) here is a question for the great minds out there. How many off us have to keep nudging our buddys away from us on a deco stop. Its like there is magnets attached to eachone off us. Has anyone got a idea why this happens? Just remember there's never a dumb question! Assuming you're facing each other, it's usually because you're not perfectly still (but there's no need to be). This results in you swimming towards each other. Also, if you have a blob it can sometimes drag you at a slightly different speed to the water you're actually in. Just fin backwards a couple of strokes if you get too close.

January 15th, 2008, 05:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
JGrogan(Offline) GUE Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Posts: 442	Maybe he just likes you Seriously, LCF's answer is correct. The only way you can be sure it doesn't happen is if you both face into the current alongside each other. Quote: (Originally Posted by martyqdc) here is a question for the great minds out there. How many off us have to keep nudging our buddys away from us on a deco stop. Its like there is magnets attached to eachone off us. Has anyone got a idea why this happens? Just remember there's never a dumb question!

January 16th, 2008, 03:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
caverkevin(Offline) Doing It Caverkevin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Kackilackie Posts: 363	Four words..... BIG, HUGE LEG KNIFE Pull out something like the Poseidon Master knife, make a few threatening gestures and your buddy will learn to keep some distance. Cheers!! Kevin

January 16th, 2008, 08:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
martyqdc(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queenscliff ,Victoria,Australia Posts: 97	Quote: (Originally Posted by LCF) If you're in current, the current can hit your buddy and push him toward you; you'd think you'd get pushed away at the same rate, but if you're in the shelter of his "current shadow", that may not happen. But the most likely explanation, if you're facing one another, is that you're both finning to remain stable, and even a tiny amount of that will push you toward one another. Ascents are one of the places where back-kicking shows its value That sounds like the right answer, funny how simple things are when its spelt out thanks mate.

January 16th, 2008, 08:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
martyqdc(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queenscliff ,Victoria,Australia Posts: 97	Quote: (Originally Posted by caverkevin) Four words..... BIG, HUGE LEG KNIFE Pull out something like the Poseidon Master knife, make a few threatening gestures and your buddy will learn to keep some distance. Cheers!! Kevin lol i will try that one mate thanks

January 17th, 2008, 01:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
*EBT*(Offline) Just another crouton... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 414	Drivel. You're all falling for doctrine. Its obviously moth gene's, try turning out your light, or if it gets too bad one of those electrical bug zappers should do the trick.