PNW Diamond Knot Question

sensor330 · 29th May 2008, 02:20

Could any of the PNW divers on this board give me a little info on the Diamond Knot? What I really would like to know is what is the max current speed if can be safely dove? Thinking of heading there on Sat or Sun.

As well does anyone know if there is any mooring buoys on it?

Scott

silentscuba · 29th May 2008, 03:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330)

Could any of the PNW divers on this board give me a little info on the Diamond Knot? What I really would like to know is what is the max current speed if can be safely dove? Thinking of heading there on Sat or Sun.

As well does anyone know if there is any mooring buoys on it?

Scott

You just have to time the current and dive it on a slack, it is done all the time but it can be tricky. There are certain times of the year when it is best. I know Porthole Charters is usually diving on it all summer long.

There is no bouy on the wreck, you have to snag it.

camerone · 29th May 2008, 03:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by silentscuba)

You just have to time the current and dive it on a slack, it is done all the time but it can be tricky. There are certain times of the year when it is best. I know Porthole Charters is usually diving on it all summer long.

There is no bouy on the wreck, you have to snag it.

Once in a while, there's one tied in, but they're usually stolen or swept away. I've seen one once...but I wouldn't count on it.

Having a live boat is definitely best out there; I'm not sure I would want to do it any other way, since it's really easy to misjudge the currents, and what things are on the surface are not always reflected down on the wreck...and vice versa.

Last time I dove it, I was fine on the bottom, but after the final 15' deco stop, it took both hands with all my strength to crawl the upline to the float tied in on the surface. The boat (Porthole) maneuvered downstream and "caught" me for pick up as I went sailing by.

Depending on how things are, sometimes you can get a little shelter on the back side of the wreck, and sometimes, you're kind of toasted no matter where you are.

It's basically just out in the Strait, off of Tongue Point, so watch the exchange, and time it well.

Hyper-limits · 29th May 2008, 04:13

Hey Scott, chasing strong current again. Have fun out there

Cheers

Al

29th May 2008, 02:20	#1 (permalink)
sensor330 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 560	PNW Diamond Knot Question Could any of the PNW divers on this board give me a little info on the Diamond Knot? What I really would like to know is what is the max current speed if can be safely dove? Thinking of heading there on Sat or Sun. As well does anyone know if there is any mooring buoys on it? Scott
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29th May 2008, 03:04	#2 (permalink)
silentscuba rEvo CCR Driver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mill Creek, WA USA Posts: 576	Re: PNW Diamond Knot Question Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330) Could any of the PNW divers on this board give me a little info on the Diamond Knot? What I really would like to know is what is the max current speed if can be safely dove? Thinking of heading there on Sat or Sun. As well does anyone know if there is any mooring buoys on it? Scott You just have to time the current and dive it on a slack, it is done all the time but it can be tricky. There are certain times of the year when it is best. I know Porthole Charters is usually diving on it all summer long. There is no bouy on the wreck, you have to snag it. __________________ Curt McNamee rEvo CCR Diver KISS CCR Diver www.silentscuba.com
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29th May 2008, 03:57	#3 (permalink)
camerone New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 66	Re: PNW Diamond Knot Question Quote: (Originally Posted by silentscuba) You just have to time the current and dive it on a slack, it is done all the time but it can be tricky. There are certain times of the year when it is best. I know Porthole Charters is usually diving on it all summer long. There is no bouy on the wreck, you have to snag it. Once in a while, there's one tied in, but they're usually stolen or swept away. I've seen one once...but I wouldn't count on it. Having a live boat is definitely best out there; I'm not sure I would want to do it any other way, since it's really easy to misjudge the currents, and what things are on the surface are not always reflected down on the wreck...and vice versa. Last time I dove it, I was fine on the bottom, but after the final 15' deco stop, it took both hands with all my strength to crawl the upline to the float tied in on the surface. The boat (Porthole) maneuvered downstream and "caught" me for pick up as I went sailing by. Depending on how things are, sometimes you can get a little shelter on the back side of the wreck, and sometimes, you're kind of toasted no matter where you are. It's basically just out in the Strait, off of Tongue Point, so watch the exchange, and time it well.
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Hyper-limits Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 126	Re: PNW Diamond Knot Question Hey Scott, chasing strong current again. Have fun out there Cheers Al __________________ "The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear. And the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown" H.P. Lovecraft
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