| Scuba diving is one of those recreational sports that | | | | kind of dive knife will best suit your needs as a diver. |
| must be taken seriously. If it is not then the chance | | | | -Size: |
| of getting injured rises and you really don't want to | | | | Never get a knife longer than 5 inches. The longer |
| hurt yourself or others around you, no? | | | | the better is not always true. Large dive knives can |
| To prevent this from happening simply stick by the | | | | be awkward and can easily cut you or puncture you |
| rules, if you ever happen to get in trouble | | | | BC. You should buy a knife that will be useful to you |
| underwater and your dive buddy is nowhere or to | | | | as a diver and not an underwater warrior. |
| far away then it's up to you to save yourself. First | | | | -Shape: |
| thing to keep in mind is that you should always stay | | | | There are several shapes for knives including some |
| calm, I can't stress this enough but staying calm at | | | | which are angled. Get a knife which is straight |
| any time underwater can save many lives. Humans | | | | forward and short. You do not need a long knife. |
| tend to build up an amount of hormones in their body | | | | Straight edges cut plastic better, this includes large |
| when they get in danger, their heart rate increases. | | | | fishing lines and ropes. |
| This is normal because the body wants to survive | | | | Members of DAN have put together a list which is |
| and that's why it produces adrenaline so the body | | | | called "S.A.F.E.D.I.V.E." for preventing minor injuries to |
| can react faster. Now the problem is: Your | | | | big: |
| underwater - can't talk - no sound - it might be cold - | | | | * Self-reliance |
| and your vision is blocked by the murky water. What | | | | * Attitude |
| do you do? | | | | * Fitness |
| One item that is necessary at any time would be a | | | | * Experience |
| scuba knife. This is an handy tool when you get | | | | * Diving skills |
| struck by long leaves underwater, cut the leaves | | | | * Involvement |
| away and your free to go. Dive knives are offered in | | | | * Variety |
| a variety of materials, sizes and shapes, and when | | | | * Equipment |
| purchasing one it is important to remember that dive | | | | Just think it over and remember: staying calm will |
| knives are tools, not weapons. Below are a few tips | | | | save your life one day. |
| that will help you make an informed decision on what | | | | |