Strobs and shot lines

decoweenie · 10th May 2006, 08:47

Highly recommend the Jotron strobe since it is very robust, and could withstand a twinset sat on top without problem.

I just loop a bungie loop permanently around the strobe. When use, wrap the bungie around the attachment point, then back around the strobe. Just make sure the strobe is perpendicular to the line so no blocking of light. Simple...

The Purist · 10th May 2006, 09:09

Phi beat me to it - use exactly the same attachment method - quick, simple to get on and off and stays where its put.

Scubapro do/did a strobe that is rated to 200m, single D cell and screw down top - these have proved pretty reliable so far (about 3 yrs use). Not quite as bright as the Jotron tho.

We use multiple strobes at the base of the line, starting a few m above the wreck and running up 5m or so. In good viz they're put higher, mainly cos the first person thinks they're a lot closer to the wreck when they stick theirs on

**RichClark** · 10th May 2006, 13:09

I use an el' cheapo strobe bought from fleabay - I bought 3 for £20 and they're all still working.

I use the bungy method as above, and attach them to the line just after the wreck comes into 'good' visibility - This can be anywhere from 10m above the wreck to right on it

I've dived with a guy that uses one of these

with two jotron strobes cable tied to it. Got to be the most effective method of attachment that I 've seen.

The Jotrons are the absolute nuts, but are expensive. I view my strobes as disposable.

Cheers

Rich

Steve Jones · 10th May 2006, 14:10

What do you guys use and how far off the bottom do you clip them?

I only use a strobe when we are using a lazy shot on a trimix dive. In these cases I attach a loop of bungee to the shot line about 5 metres above the wreck using a prussic loop, then twist this around the strobe. Then unless I am the last one up I let the skipper bring it up for me when he pulls the shot.

Steve

decoweenie · 10th May 2006, 15:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by RichClark)

...Got to be the most effective method of attachment that I 've seen...

Recall from my previous life as a sport climber, if you want to use something like that, there are much smaller version... and cheaper too... just as secured.

The only bad thing is saltwater and aluminum require very good rinsing.

divetheworld · 10th May 2006, 15:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Recall from my previous life as a sport climber, if you want to use something like that, there are much smaller version... and cheaper too... just as secured.

The only bad thing is saltwater and aluminum require very good rinsing.

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Ben Field · 10th May 2006, 15:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld)

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***Decodiver*** · 10th May 2006, 16:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Highly recommend the Jotron strobe since it is very robust, and could withstand a twinset sat on top without problem.

Unfortunately I must disagree, I have broken 2 diving over the years, on both instances the strobe developed a crack, but they are still my choice.

Here is an image of the ascender I use:

***Decodiver*** · 10th May 2006, 16:57

I also use another little toy to attach myself to the shot whilst decompressing, it is an improvement on a Jon-Line and can be set so that you cannot sink back down further than the length of the Jon-Line in the event of a problem, you can only rise to the surface.

I particularly use this when I dive solo and am going to be the last one out of the water.

pchanning · 10th May 2006, 17:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver)

I also use another little toy to attach myself to the shot whilst decompressing, it is an improvement on a Jon-Line and can be set so that you cannot sink back down further than the length of the Jon-Line in the event of a problem, you can only rise to the surface.

I particularly use this when I dive solo and am going to be the last one out of the water.

Thats excellent. Cheers Dave.

I have to agree on the Jotron strobes, I broke one last year using steel stages - they banged together and 'ping' - that was that.

I'm very careful with them now. Great strobes though.

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decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Strobs and shot lines Highly recommend the Jotron strobe since it is very robust, and could withstand a twinset sat on top without problem. I just loop a bungie loop permanently around the strobe. When use, wrap the bungie around the attachment point, then back around the strobe. Just make sure the strobe is perpendicular to the line so no blocking of light. Simple...
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10th May 2006, 09:09	#12 (permalink)
The Purist Flood-master Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 96	Re: Strobs and shot lines Phi beat me to it - use exactly the same attachment method - quick, simple to get on and off and stays where its put. Scubapro do/did a strobe that is rated to 200m, single D cell and screw down top - these have proved pretty reliable so far (about 3 yrs use). Not quite as bright as the Jotron tho. We use multiple strobes at the base of the line, starting a few m above the wreck and running up 5m or so. In good viz they're put higher, mainly cos the first person thinks they're a lot closer to the wreck when they stick theirs on
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10th May 2006, 13:09	#13 (permalink)
RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 772	Re: Strobs and shot lines I use an el' cheapo strobe bought from fleabay - I bought 3 for £20 and they're all still working. I use the bungy method as above, and attach them to the line just after the wreck comes into 'good' visibility - This can be anywhere from 10m above the wreck to right on it I've dived with a guy that uses one of these with two jotron strobes cable tied to it. Got to be the most effective method of attachment that I 've seen. The Jotrons are the absolute nuts, but are expensive. I view my strobes as disposable. Cheers Rich __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk Last edited by RichClark : 10th May 2006 at 13:11.
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10th May 2006, 14:10	#14 (permalink)
Steve Jones New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South Wales Posts: 5	Re: Strobs and shot lines What do you guys use and how far off the bottom do you clip them? I only use a strobe when we are using a lazy shot on a trimix dive. In these cases I attach a loop of bungee to the shot line about 5 metres above the wreck using a prussic loop, then twist this around the strobe. Then unless I am the last one up I let the skipper bring it up for me when he pulls the shot. Steve
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10th May 2006, 15:18	#15 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Strobs and shot lines Quote: (Originally Posted by RichClark) ...Got to be the most effective method of attachment that I 've seen... Recall from my previous life as a sport climber, if you want to use something like that, there are much smaller version... and cheaper too... just as secured. The only bad thing is saltwater and aluminum require very good rinsing.
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10th May 2006, 15:38	#16 (permalink)
divetheworld Dive porn pimp Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,562	Re: Strobs and shot lines Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Recall from my previous life as a sport climber, if you want to use something like that, there are much smaller version... and cheaper too... just as secured. The only bad thing is saltwater and aluminum require very good rinsing. fack me! 32 quid 'an all!! __________________ Attitude and self praise is no reccomendation. Dont try to be a great man, just be a man and let history be the judge of you. CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe
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10th May 2006, 17:35	#20 (permalink)
pchanning PFO free :) Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: fixed! Posts: 454	Re: Strobs and shot lines Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver) I also use another little toy to attach myself to the shot whilst decompressing, it is an improvement on a Jon-Line and can be set so that you cannot sink back down further than the length of the Jon-Line in the event of a problem, you can only rise to the surface. I particularly use this when I dive solo and am going to be the last one out of the water. Thats excellent. Cheers Dave. I have to agree on the Jotron strobes, I broke one last year using steel stages - they banged together and 'ping' - that was that. I'm very careful with them now. Great strobes though. __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival. Last edited by pchanning : 10th May 2006 at 17:39.
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