Basic question: Instrumentation

SCoach · May 25th, 2006, 08:25 PM

Ok,

I have a basic question regarding viewing of my instruments on a dive. I wear either a depth guage or a Vyper on my right arm, on my left arm I have a backup timer. I do not yet use a compass as it is unnecessary for my current dives.

My question is this. When I place my right arm instrument on my forearm, it is uncomfortably out of my line of sight. I have to wear it rather far down my arm so that I can see it in my normal range of vision if I am diving with my arms in front of me (usually on ascent). Have others found this as well, or do you simply leave it higher on the arm and glance at it from time to time with a head turn?

Thanks for your thoughts.

-P

*JohnKendall* · May 25th, 2006, 08:27 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by SCoach)

Ok,

I have a basic question regarding viewing of my instruments on a dive. I wear either a depth guage or a Vyper on my right arm, on my left arm I have a backup timer. I do not yet use a compass as it is unnecessary for my current dives.

My question is this. When I place my right arm instrument on my forearm, it is uncomfortably out of my line of sight. I have to wear it rather far down my arm so that I can see it in my normal range of vision if I am diving with my arms in front of me (usually on ascent). Have others found this as well, or do you simply leave it higher on the arm and glance at it from time to time with a head turn?

Thanks for your thoughts.

-P

I wear my Bottom timer about 1/2 way between my wrist and my elbow (Maybe slightly nearer the wrist). If I want to look at it, I look at it, There is not a need to be constantly staring at a guage, If you are, then you are not looking at your team and surroundings.

HTH
J

NIMROD CHEN · May 27th, 2006, 10:38 AM

i put it half way between my wrist and the elbow on non scooter dives ,
and close to my elbow when i'm using my gavin .
i have at an angle towards me and i can see all the time .

Nimrod

Ziggi · May 27th, 2006, 11:30 PM

I'm not using a scooter, but I place my bottom timer also half way my arm, I do that becouse of the docking system of my drygloves, and since that time im that used to it that I place it standard on that place.

Red Sea Explorer · May 28th, 2006, 12:36 PM

I put my guage half way between my wrist and my elbow tilted to the left side so I do not have to twist my arm to get a clear look at the gauge

SCoach · May 28th, 2006, 07:41 PM

Thanks everyone.

I'll play with the placement today or tomorrow and see if I can make it work for me.

*Sawyer* · August 16th, 2006, 06:06 PM

When placing your depth guage on your right arm consider a scenario when you need to ascend with an unconscious diver.

You will be behind the unconscious diver, and your right arm will be reaching in front of the victim in order to hold their regulator in their mouth and keep their airways clear.

As your left arm will be busy controlling buoyancy and locking the unconscious body to yours, you probably won't be able to see much there.

So, your depth guage should to be placed in such a way that you have a clear view of it even though your arm is reaching around the victim, ensuring that you can manage a smooth and controlled ascent despite the rather dire circumstances.

Personally, I wear the guage approximately 1/3rd of the way up to my elbow, pointing "inwards", but everybody should figure out the details of this placement for themselves.

May 25th, 2006, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
SCoach(Offline) New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: N.FL. Posts: 10	Basic question: Instrumentation Ok, I have a basic question regarding viewing of my instruments on a dive. I wear either a depth guage or a Vyper on my right arm, on my left arm I have a backup timer. I do not yet use a compass as it is unnecessary for my current dives. My question is this. When I place my right arm instrument on my forearm, it is uncomfortably out of my line of sight. I have to wear it rather far down my arm so that I can see it in my normal range of vision if I am diving with my arms in front of me (usually on ascent). Have others found this as well, or do you simply leave it higher on the arm and glance at it from time to time with a head turn? Thanks for your thoughts. -P

May 25th, 2006, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
JohnKendall(Offline) GUE Instructor/DIRX Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,100	Quote: (Originally Posted by SCoach) Ok, I have a basic question regarding viewing of my instruments on a dive. I wear either a depth guage or a Vyper on my right arm, on my left arm I have a backup timer. I do not yet use a compass as it is unnecessary for my current dives. My question is this. When I place my right arm instrument on my forearm, it is uncomfortably out of my line of sight. I have to wear it rather far down my arm so that I can see it in my normal range of vision if I am diving with my arms in front of me (usually on ascent). Have others found this as well, or do you simply leave it higher on the arm and glance at it from time to time with a head turn? Thanks for your thoughts. -P I wear my Bottom timer about 1/2 way between my wrist and my elbow (Maybe slightly nearer the wrist). If I want to look at it, I look at it, There is not a need to be constantly staring at a guage, If you are, then you are not looking at your team and surroundings. HTH J __________________ John Kendall http://www.guetraining.com/ GUE Instruction, Santi and Halcyon Equipment NEW - Online Santi Shop

May 27th, 2006, 11:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ziggi(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Posts: 110	Placing I'm not using a scooter, but I place my bottom timer also half way my arm, I do that becouse of the docking system of my drygloves, and since that time im that used to it that I place it standard on that place.

May 28th, 2006, 12:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Red Sea Explorer(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sea Posts: 236	I put my guage half way between my wrist and my elbow tilted to the left side so I do not have to twist my arm to get a clear look at the gauge __________________ You watch me switch. www.redseaexplorers.com

May 27th, 2006, 10:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
NIMROD CHEN(Offline) New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ISRAEL Posts: 87	i put it half way between my wrist and the elbow on non scooter dives , and close to my elbow when i'm using my gavin . i have at an angle towards me and i can see all the time . Nimrod

May 28th, 2006, 07:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
SCoach(Offline) New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: N.FL. Posts: 10	Thanks everyone. I'll play with the placement today or tomorrow and see if I can make it work for me.

August 16th, 2006, 06:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sawyer(Offline) GUE Instructor Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 25	When placing your depth guage on your right arm consider a scenario when you need to ascend with an unconscious diver. You will be behind the unconscious diver, and your right arm will be reaching in front of the victim in order to hold their regulator in their mouth and keep their airways clear. As your left arm will be busy controlling buoyancy and locking the unconscious body to yours, you probably won't be able to see much there. So, your depth guage should to be placed in such a way that you have a clear view of it even though your arm is reaching around the victim, ensuring that you can manage a smooth and controlled ascent despite the rather dire circumstances. Personally, I wear the guage approximately 1/3rd of the way up to my elbow, pointing "inwards", but everybody should figure out the details of this placement for themselves.