Scuba Tip No Dangling Flashlights

Спорт

Scuba Tip No Dangling Flashlights
This tip comes by special request of one of our subscribers, David123p51, and he asked us how to attach a flashlight to a BCD without it dangling below the diver. In this video, we show you three different styles of BCD, and just how easy it is to attach a flashlight without having it hang below you while diving.
/ lakehickoryscuba
Lake Hickory Scuba Center & Marina
/ lakehickoryscuba
www.lakehickoryscuba.com
/ lakehickoryscuba
/ lhscuba
/ lhscubamarina
Instagram - Lake Hickory Scuba
lakehickoryscuba@gmail.com
420 Taylorsville Beach Ct. Taylorsville, NC 28681
828-632-7649

Пікірлер: 65

  • @JeremyUSA
    @JeremyUSA Жыл бұрын

    Finally, after looking through 57 different videos, you finally explained how to attach the bungee to a BCD. It was driving me crazy and of course, now that I see how easy it is, I feel a little (a lot) stupid. Thank you so much for this! Subscribed!

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello Jeremy USA, glad you found out video helpful.

  • @geogator28
    @geogator286 жыл бұрын

    Nice video! Cheap elastic hair ties from your teenage daughter's stash work great too. ;) I usually keep a couple in my save-a-dive kit which can also score points with a long-haired female dive buddy who may have forgotten one :)

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    6 жыл бұрын

    Great Tip. I may have to grab some from my wife and add them to my Save A Dive Kit

  • @thecam0073

    @thecam0073

    4 жыл бұрын

    You said SCORE!!!

  • @coreybaldwin989
    @coreybaldwin9895 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing these with me sir!! Great advice

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome, glad you liked it.

  • @bornaluckyman1
    @bornaluckyman14 жыл бұрын

    Simply awesome .... Thank you

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks David, and you are very welcome.

  • @rodneypaulhardy
    @rodneypaulhardy3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! Good tips and I really enjoy the vids.

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rodney Quest. Glad you liked it.

  • @never2old-sd638
    @never2old-sd6386 жыл бұрын

    Great ideas! I’m going to do the last one you did for my conventional bcd. Thanks.

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome.

  • @jlmjkooj
    @jlmjkooj3 ай бұрын

    @geogator28 Agree with cheap elastic hair ties. I keep several in dive back pouch. Good for securing numerous items. Also great for IDing which lobsters are yours. I slip colored hair ties around lobster tail to identify the ones I've caught.

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    3 ай бұрын

    That is a great suggestion @jlmjkooj. I never thought about using the hair ties to mark you lobsters. I will definitely be doing that in the future.

  • @David123p51
    @David123p516 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, extremely useful/helpful video!!

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    6 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome.

  • @divindragon1302
    @divindragon13024 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for these easy salutions.

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome T Rex

  • @greyvr4336
    @greyvr43366 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. This is a big help to me.

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    6 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome.

  • @jimmykabisch3258
    @jimmykabisch32584 жыл бұрын

    Nice one Brian, thank you. I am new to diving and I have learned so much from watching your videos and others like it (Diver’s Ready). I do have a question of what system you like for securing the octo to a rec style bcd and also the backplate harness? Thank you so much for your time and please keep em coming. I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy, cheers 👌.

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hello Jimmy Kabisch, I prefer to use a regulator necklace regardless of which BCD or Back Plate and Wing I wear.

  • @andrecandrade
    @andrecandrade5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome.

  • @philmannino4567
    @philmannino4567 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome philmannino4567.

  • @Thiione
    @Thiione6 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. Can you make a vid on pros and cons of mounting equipment to your calf, like shears and knives? Having the knife down there is what you will see in all classic dive scenes from Jaws and James Bond etc.

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes I will be happy too. We did a video in the past about how to mount a diver's tool so that it could be reached by either hand, but we will focus on the pros and cons of mounting on the leg. Give us a few days and we will get it uploaded.

  • @Thiione

    @Thiione

    6 жыл бұрын

    Great. Looking forward to it!

  • @tdegler
    @tdegler5 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Nice videos! What are those scisors I've seen on your harnesses?

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    5 жыл бұрын

    The ones I personally use come from Lifeguard Systems. We also sell XS Scuba's version, which are a titanium set of EMT Shears.

  • @chesterwilliams1772
    @chesterwilliams17726 жыл бұрын

    Hiya, love the videos :) I'm not sure if you've got a video already on them but how do you attach your shears to the bcd? I've seen a few pouches you can buy for shears with the velcro quick-release, is that what you're using? Many thanks!

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chester. The ones that I use come from Lifeguard Systems. XS Scuba also makes a set that comes with a sheath. The easiest way to do it, is to use some Velcro Strips that you can pick up at any craft store or Auto Parts store. Make sure to keep the soft side out, and just run it around the sheath and should strap and attach it to itself. If you want to add a little bit of security to it, you can heat up the end of a small screw driver with a lighter, and then burn 2 small holes into the sheath itself. Then you can use zip ties to attach it in the same manner. Hope this helps.

  • @chesterwilliams1772

    @chesterwilliams1772

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, keep up the good work.

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome, and will do.

  • @didives8459
    @didives84592 жыл бұрын

    I would like to know as my dive touch is a twist on one and not a push button, so when I am diving will there be any problem when I switch on my touch underwater

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello DiDives, this method of securing your flashlight while diving should have no effect on the operation of a twist style dive light.

  • @c.patricksadowski9959
    @c.patricksadowski99594 жыл бұрын

    What lanyard would you recommend for use with a flashlight? I’m trying to figure out what works the best, in your experience, to keep from dropping the light into the clear blue ocean. Thanks.

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hello C. Patrick Sadowski, I personally use a glove from Comfort Zone Scuba. This allows a hands free operation with no change of losing the light. But to be more specific for your question, most lights have a lanyard with them that can be easily attached then secured around your wrist. If you light does not come with one, simply using para-cord, you can make one yourself.

  • @toadou8127

    @toadou8127

    Жыл бұрын

    Clip to bungee cord loop around wrist.

  • @c.patricksadowski9959

    @c.patricksadowski9959

    Жыл бұрын

    @@toadou8127 found a good solution. Bungee strap on a two inch webbing

  • @BurhanMuntasser
    @BurhanMuntasser6 жыл бұрын

    Can you please show a picture of how you attach your EMT-Shears to the top of your BC Jacket's left side?

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    6 жыл бұрын

    We made a video on it, here is the link. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nWWuj9OTlqXafLw.html

  • @rickkinney2544
    @rickkinney25445 жыл бұрын

    Is there a concern about covering up the release buckle of the shoulder strap with the secured light?

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    5 жыл бұрын

    Possibly, but we personally haven't had an issue with it. Keeping the bungee secure enough to hold the light, yet loose enough to slide is key.

  • @HavikenHayes
    @HavikenHayes3 жыл бұрын

    What flashlight is that? Im looking for a quality primary & backup light that won't break the bank. Any recommendations? Hopefully less than $100. Love the channel! Thanks

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Haviken Hayes, I prefer the Comfort Zone Scuba Land and Sea for a primary, and the Mares XR Back Up light as a secondary.

  • @jasonlamson5394
    @jasonlamson53943 жыл бұрын

    Great video. WHY, I wonder, has such important info been so hard to find?

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jason Lamson, glad you enjoyued our video.

  • @domainadventures8419
    @domainadventures84194 жыл бұрын

    I use thick hair ties for pony tails. You can get them in all kinds of colors and you get about 50 for $2-5.

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    4 жыл бұрын

    They are definitely a great value money wise, and come in handy to strap down the danglies.

  • @illusionclassicrock6742
    @illusionclassicrock67424 жыл бұрын

    So what are those little bungee/ball things called? What are they used for? I want to know where to look or what to ask for when I go to the dollar store. Thanks!

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hello Illusion (Classic Rock), they are just looped bungees at the dollar store. They usually come in a 5 pack.

  • @illusionclassicrock6742

    @illusionclassicrock6742

    4 жыл бұрын

    LakeHickoryScuba Thanks so much!!

  • @mikeward3462
    @mikeward34625 жыл бұрын

    You could use a typical hair tie also without having to triple it over itself

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's a great option as well.

  • @BlackPawGaming

    @BlackPawGaming

    4 жыл бұрын

    yes and it super duper cheap.

  • @markphipps8655
    @markphipps86555 жыл бұрын

    That ball-slide bungee can be easily retired into a tank knocker by running the bungee once through the ball’s hole and tiring the ends together. You can also buy bungee material by the foot as kayak supply departments or Army Navy stores.

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    5 жыл бұрын

    You sure can.

  • @wihenao
    @wihenao5 жыл бұрын

    Velcro straps would look less getto :D

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the advise Wilmer.

  • @esanchezp

    @esanchezp

    4 жыл бұрын

    It will works only with straights flashlight, not with big head lights which you will need to remove the velcro but still a good idea

  • @Richard1976
    @Richard19764 жыл бұрын

    I wonder when you get entangled you can get to your scissors.

  • @LakeHickoryScuba

    @LakeHickoryScuba

    4 жыл бұрын

    That is definitely a skill you would want to practice no matter what cutting device you decided to carry.

Келесі